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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.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

John Dehner

2 episodes

Lou Krugman

2 episodes

Paul Frees

2 episodes

William Conrad

2 episodes

Berry Kroeger

1 episode

Charlie Lung

1 episode

B

Ben Wright

2 episodes

E

Edgar Barrier

2 episodes

L

Lawrence Dobkin

1 episode

T

Tony Barrett

2 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

R

Roy Rowan

3 episodes

G

George Walsh

1 episode

Sponsors›

Commercial partners — breaks intact on Goldie

R

Richfield Oil

15 episodes

B

Bulova Watch

2 episodes

F

Ford Dealers Of America

1 episode

J

Jenny Gasoline

1 episode

R

Regal Pale Beer

1 episode

R

Richfield Oil Eastern

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

CBS

218 episodes

C

CBS net

214 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 35 episodes · page 1 of 3

19471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 55

    Feb 12, 1949 · The Lost Special

    In The Lost Special, a train disappears without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and fear. Inspector Collins, called to investigate, learns about the passengers and crew aboard the special train, including the anxious Mr. Caratol and his imposing companion, Gomez. As…

    29:31
  2. Ep 56

    Feb 19, 1949 · Orient Express

    In Escape: Orient Express, Gregory Myatt embarks on a journey aboard the famed train to Istanbul, seeking an escape from his mundane life. However, his adventure quickly turns perilous when he encounters a mysterious stranger with a gun, setting off a chain of events filled with…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 57

    Feb 26, 1949 · Red Wine (Jeff Chandler)

    In Escape: Red Wine, Paul Vernier, a detective, travels to Tanjung Samar in Borneo to capture Jerome Steeks, an American wanted for murder. Upon arrival, he learns that Steeks is likely using an alias and must identify him among three other men, all of whom have their own secrets…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  4. Ep 58

    Mar 5, 1949 · Conqueror's Isle (David Ellis)

    In Conqueror's Isle, a Navy flyer recounts his incredible tale after being rescued from a life raft. He describes how a routine bombing mission turned disastrous when his plane was hit, leading to a crash on an uncharted island inhabited by a race of superior beings. As he shares…

    29:31
  5. Ep 59

    Mar 12, 1949 · He Who Rides the Tiger

    In He Who Rides the Tiger, a man named David Armour finds himself in a Chinese hospital, suffering from amnesia after a mysterious incident during the war. He learns that he has been missing for nearly eight years, and his last memory is a lunch in Peiping before a truck accident…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  6. Ep 60

    Mar 13, 1949 · A Shipment of Mute Fate (John Lund)

    In A Shipment of Mute Fate, a man named Chris Warner finds himself on an ocean liner, grappling with the weight of a dangerous secret. He has smuggled a deadly Bushmaster snake aboard, a decision fraught with peril as he navigates both the ship's crew and the looming threat of th…

    29:31
  7. Ep 61

    Mar 19, 1949 · Finger of Doom

    In Escape's episode Finger of Doom, a man's life takes a terrifying turn when his fiancée, Steffie, vanishes while delivering a package. As he waits anxiously outside her office, the minutes stretch into an agonizing eternity, and he is drawn into a dark mystery that threatens th…

    29:31
  8. Ep 62

    Mar 20, 1949 · The Country of the Blind (Edmond O'Brien)

    In The Country of the Blind, a gripping adaptation of H.G. Wells' tale, mountain guide Nunez discovers a secluded valley in the Andes where everyone is blind. Initially, he believes he can be a king among the blind due to his sight, but he soon learns that their perception of the…

    29:52
  9. Ep 63

    Mar 26, 1949 · The Adaptive Ultimate

    In The Adaptive Ultimate, a groundbreaking serum promises to cure a dying girl, Kira Zellas, by granting her the ability to adapt to her injuries. Dr. Herman Bach believes he has discovered a way to enable human beings to heal from even the most severe ailments, having already te…

    29:31
  10. Ep 64

    Mar 27, 1949 · The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (Sam Edwards, Helen Thomas)

    In this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, John Unger is invited to spend the summer at the luxurious home of his friend Percy Washington, who claims his father is the richest man in the world. Upon arrival, John is awed by the opulence and the st…

    29:30
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 65

    Apr 2, 1949 · Confidential Agent

    In Confidential Agent, a foreign agent arrives in London amidst the chaos of war, tasked with acquiring industrial diamonds crucial for his country's survival. However, his mission is fraught with danger as he encounters a mysterious woman named Rose Cullen, who may not be what s…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Spy
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 66

    Apr 9, 1949 · When the Man Comes, Follow Him

    In When the Man Comes, Follow Him, three men find themselves in a deadly confrontation over a hidden treasure in the Arizona desert. The tension escalates as Pascal, the trusted right-hand man of a blind mob boss, reflects on the choices that led him to this moment. With guns dra…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 67

    Apr 16, 1949 · The General Died at Dawn

    In The General Died at Dawn, Gerald O'Hara is a private investigator in Shanghai, struggling with financial woes and a thirst for adventure. When he confronts Mark Ramsgate about a debt, he unexpectedly meets Irene Mallory, who hires him to locate a man tied to a dangerous deal i…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 68

    Apr 23, 1949 · The Great Impersonation

    In the gripping episode The Great Impersonation, set in September 1939, a Nazi spy named Leopold von Rage Stein devises a dangerous plan to impersonate Sir Everard Dominey, a ne'er-do-well English baronet. With a list of Nazi agents in his possession, Sir Everard's life hangs in…

    29:31
  15. Ep 69

    Jul 7, 1949 · The Fourth Man (Wilms Herbert)

    In Escape's gripping episode The Fourth Man, four men find themselves stranded on a raft in the tropical waters near New Caledonia. Among them are three convicts—Dubose, Fenaru, and the Parrot—who are desperate for water and freedom, and a native man who silently steers the raft.…

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