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Suspense, Adventure · 1947–1977

Escape

218 episodes · CBS

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About this show

Escape is a suspense, adventure radio series (1947–1977) on CBS. Hosted by Roy Rowan.

Episodes

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1949

  1. Ep 77

    Sep 21, 1949 · The Fortune of Vargas

    In The Fortune of Vargas, Toby Manning finds himself in the dry mountains of Mexico, just a hundred yards from a treasure of buried gold. As he contemplates his fortune, he is confronted by a beautiful girl with a gun and a lurking horseman, both waiting for him to make a mistake…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Romance
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 78

    Sep 28, 1949 · Wild Oranges (Van Heflin)

    In Wild Oranges, a seemingly idyllic cove in southern Georgia hides a dark secret. John Wolfock and his companion stumble upon a deserted plantation where they encounter a beautiful girl and her frail father, both living in fear of a homicidal maniac. The tranquil setting quickly…

    29:30
  3. Ep 80

    Oct 15, 1949 · The Sure Thing (William Conrad)

    In The Sure Thing, a ship's doctor receives a distress call from a schooner and rushes to assist, only to uncover a tangled plot of murder and greed. As he navigates the complexities of the situation, he learns that a bank draft worth two million dollars is at stake, and the live…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 81

    Oct 22, 1949 · Night in Havana

    In Night in Havana, the protagonist finds himself in the gritty streets of Havana, where the underbelly of crime thrives. He is determined to live an honest life, but the allure of a missing emerald belonging to a wealthy American tourist pulls him back into the shadows. As he in…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 83

    Nov 1, 1949 · Flood on the Goodwins (Jack Edwards)

    In Flood on the Goodwins, a one-armed man named Dundas faces a dire situation when a Nazi spy takes control of a boat during a foggy night on the English Channel. As they attempt to navigate the treacherous waters, Dundas grapples with his own limitations while trying to thwart t…

    29:31
  6. Ep 84

    Nov 8, 1949 · Plunder of the Sun

    In Plunder of the Sun, a seemingly simple task spirals into a web of danger and deception. The protagonist, hired to smuggle a valuable Inca relic back to Peru, quickly discovers that he is not the only one interested in the treasure. As he navigates the treacherous waters of bet…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Heist
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  7. Ep 85

    Nov 15, 1949 · Three Skeleton Key (William Conrad)

    In the gripping tale Three Skeleton Key, a lighthouse keeper recounts his harrowing experience on a desolate rock off the coast of French Guiana. Alongside his two companions, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare as a derelict ship brings with it a terrifying infestation of ra…

    29:24
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 86

    Nov 22, 1949 · Maracas

    In the Escape episode titled Maracas, listeners are thrust into a perilous situation aboard a coast-wise tramp steamer. The crew, led by the beleaguered mate Doyle, must navigate not only the treacherous seas but also the volatile personalities of their passengers and the hidden…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 87

    Nov 29, 1949 · Letter from Jason

    In Letter from Jason, a man named Jason is at his lowest, having failed as a husband and father, and drowning in debt. His brother, Uncle Jeffrey, offers him a shocking proposition: kill a man named Jake Finch and receive $25,000 to secure his family's future. As Jason reluctantl…

    29:31
  10. Ep 88

    Dec 6, 1949 · Command (Elliott Reed)

    In the Escape episode 'Command', the tension mounts as Lieutenant Cohill and Captain Brittles lead a search for a missing patrol in the perilous plains of the old west. Cohill, frustrated by Brittles' cautious approach, believes that their comrades have fallen victim to a deadly…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 89

    Dec 13, 1949 · Border Town

    In Border Town, a down-on-his-luck actor traveling to Hollywood discovers a stash of counterfeit money hidden in his coat after a bus ride. As he grapples with the temptation to use the money to reinvent himself, he unwittingly enters a world of crime and danger. The allure of ea…

    29:30
  12. Ep 90

    Dec 20, 1949 · Figure a Dame

    In Escape's episode Figure a Dame, a widow named Mrs. Bankner travels to India to acquire the coveted Star of Kilimanjaro emerald. Accompanied by Joe, a detective from Magnum Insurance, they navigate the treacherous waters of trust and deception. As they meet the enigmatic Samura…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 91

    Dec 27, 1949 · Seeds of Greed

    In Seeds of Greed, two men, Kenneth Braun and Lee Tse Tung, form an uneasy partnership to hunt for a sunken treasure of pearls in the South Pacific. As they navigate the treacherous waters and their own ambitions, greed begins to cloud their judgment, leading to a series of dange…

    29:31

1950

  1. Ep 92

    Jan 3, 1950 · The Pistol

    In The Pistol, listeners are transported to the California gold rush, where Jonathan Storm is determined to claim his fortune. He becomes captivated by a Colt six-shooter at an auction, only to find himself drawn into a web of intrigue involving the beautiful Teresa Blake and the…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 93

    Jan 10, 1950 · Vanishing Lady (Del Castillo)

    In Escape's 'Vanishing Lady,' a young English girl named Cynthia finds herself in a chilling predicament when her mother mysteriously vanishes in Paris. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling city, where a conspiracy of silence begins to envelop her mother's fate.…

    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.