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Suspense, Adventure · 1947–1977

Escape

218 episodes · CBS

Play “The Drums of the Fore and Aft (Gil Stratton, Jr)”
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Escape is a suspense, adventure radio series (1947–1977) on CBS. Hosted by Roy Rowan.

Episodes

On Goldie — 33 episodes · page 2 of 3

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  1. Ep 37

    Apr 18, 1948 · The Drums of the Fore and Aft (Gil Stratton, Jr)

    In The Drums of the Fore and Aft, two young drummer boys, Jaquin and Piggy Liu, embody the essence of courage and loyalty within a British regiment stationed in Afghanistan. As the regiment prepares for battle, the boys find themselves left behind, grappling with their desire to…

    29:30
  2. Ep 38

    Apr 25, 1948 · The Fourth Man (Berry Kroeger)

    In The Fourth Man, four men find themselves stranded on a flimsy raft in the South Pacific after escaping from Numia, a notorious French penal colony. Among them are three convicts—Dubose, Fennero, and the Parrot—who are desperate for freedom but increasingly suspicious of each o…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  3. Ep 39

    May 2, 1948 · John Jock Todd

    In Escape's episode titled John Jock Todd, listeners are transported to the treacherous jungles of Africa, where John Todd, a peace-loving Scotsman, arrives at a trading post only to encounter the tyrannical Captain Brock. Despite his non-confrontational nature, Todd is subjected…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 40

    May 9, 1948 · The Time Machine (Jeff Corey)

    In this thrilling episode of Escape, two friends, Dudley and Fowler, embark on a daring adventure using a time machine built by Dudley. They travel to the year 100,080, where they encounter a world filled with beauty and terror, inhabited by peculiar creatures. As they navigate t…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 41

    May 16, 1948 · The Match

    In The Match, a relentless Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is on the trail of fugitive Billy Loring, who is wanted for murder. As they navigate the treacherous and frigid landscape of the Canadian North Woods, the harsh conditions mirror the moral dilemmas they face. With a…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 42

    May 23, 1948 · Leiningen Versus the Ants (William Conrad, Jay Novello)

    In this gripping episode of Escape, a determined plantation owner, Lineingen, faces an impending disaster as a massive army of ravenous ants approaches his home. Despite warnings from the district commissioner about the elemental force of the ants, Lineingen refuses to abandon hi…

    29:30
  7. Ep 43

    Jun 6, 1948 · Beau Geste

    In this gripping episode of Escape, the audience is transported to a desolate fort in the Sahara Desert, where a relief force discovers the bodies of a dead garrison. Led by a determined officer, they must unravel the mystery of how the soldiers met their fate while navigating th…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 44

    Jun 27, 1948 · Country of the Blind (Paul Frees, William Conrad)

    In Escape's episode Country of the Blind, a mountain guide named Ibarra finds himself in a remote valley where sight is a foreign concept. After a harrowing fall, he encounters Núñez, a guide presumed dead, who reveals the valley's inhabitants believe they must take his eyes. As…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 45

    Jul 4, 1948 · A Tooth for Paul Revere

    In A Tooth for Paul Revere, Lige Butterwick, an unremarkable farmer, faces a toothache that propels him into the heart of the American Revolution. As he seeks relief, he stumbles into a world of political upheaval, encountering notable figures like Paul Revere and witnessing the…

    29:30
    • Comic
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 46

    Jul 11, 1948 · She

    In this adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's classic tale, She, a professor of archaeology and his friend Leo embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization. They are drawn to a mountain shaped like an Ethiopian head, guided by an ancient letter that sp…

    29:30
  11. Ep 47

    Jul 18, 1948 · Habit

    In Escape's episode titled Habit, Captain Weatherfield is determined to redeem his honor after being jailed for assault in New Bristol. He sets sail aboard his aging ship, the Wakeland, into a raging hurricane to rescue the freighter Johannes, which is in distress. Weatherfield's…

    29:30
  12. Ep 48

    Aug 1, 1948 · The Man Who Would Be King (Ben Wright)

    In this gripping episode of Escape, two adventurous men, Daniel Dravet and Peachy Carnahan, set out on a wild quest to become kings in the savage lands of Khyberistan. Their journey begins with a bold declaration to a newspaper man, as they pledge to help each other achieve their…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 49

    Aug 15, 1948 · The Fugitive

    In The Fugitive, a man escapes from a French prison, eager to reclaim his freedom but aware of the dangers that lie ahead. With only a beautifully crafted knife as his weapon, he must navigate the treacherous streets of Saint-Just while evading the relentless pursuit of his cunni…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  14. Ep 50

    Aug 22, 1948 · SS San Pedro

    In Escape's episode SS San Pedro, the crew of a freighter grapples with the impending departure to Buenos Aires while dealing with the sickly captain and the enigmatic Dr. Percival. As the ship sets sail, the atmosphere grows increasingly ominous, with whispers among the passenge…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 51

    Aug 29, 1948 · The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (William Conrad)

    In this episode of Escape, a young man named John is invited to spend the summer at the home of his affluent friend, Percy Washington. As they journey to an isolated Montana plateau, John learns that Percy's father is the richest man in the world, possessing a diamond as big as t…

    29:30
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How many Escape episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 218 playable Escape episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Escape originally air?
Escape originally aired 1947–1977 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Escape?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.