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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

T

Tony Barrett

2 episodes

G

Gil Stratton

1 episode

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 — 38 episodes · page 1 of 3

19471948194919501951195219531954All years
  1. Ep 165

    Jan 11, 1953 · Conqueror's Isle (Harry Bartell)

    In Conqueror's Isle, Lieutenant Brady shares his incredible story of survival after being lost at sea for seven years. After a plane crash during a typhoon, he and his crew find themselves on a strange island inhabited by beings with extraordinary powers. As he struggles to convi…

    26:50
  2. Ep 166

    Jan 18, 1953 · A Matter of Conscience

    In A Matter of Conscience, the tranquility of Bali is shattered when three British tourists desecrate a sacred temple, leading to a potential uprising among the offended natives. The government resident, caught between his duty and the cultural pride of the Balinese people, must…

    28:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 167

    Jan 25, 1953 · Diary of a Madman

    In Diary of a Madman, a band of Nazi deserters embarks on a perilous journey through the Sahara Desert, driven by dreams of power and kingship over the native tribes. Led by Unteroffizier Hans Brock, they plan to seize control of the Empire of the Niger, believing that they can e…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
  4. Ep 168

    Feb 1, 1953 · A Study in Wax

    In A Study in Wax, two men, Cabell and Jack, are trapped in a remote Arctic cabin as winter closes in. With their radio destroyed, they face the harsh reality of isolation, and as the cold intensifies, so do their fraying nerves. Cabell's mental state deteriorates, leading to a t…

    26:31
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 169

    Feb 8, 1953 · Jetsam

    In Jetsam, Junius Peabody is a washed-up alcoholic who stumbles upon a fortune in ambergris while on a desolate island. As he grapples with his past and the choices that led him to this point, he encounters a cynical man named Bendemeer who offers him a choice: take charge of an…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 170

    Feb 15, 1953 · Wild Jack Rhett (Harry Bartell)

    In the gripping episode Wild Jack Rhett, the town of Red Mesa faces a dilemma as they seek a new sheriff to bring peace to their lawless streets. The committee decides to hire Jack Rhett, a feared gunfighter known for his cold-blooded nature, believing he can eliminate the threat…

    28:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Western
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 171

    Feb 22, 1953 · I Saw Myself Running

    In I Saw Myself Running, a woman grapples with a haunting dream that recurs night after night. She finds herself running from an unseen threat, only to discover that she is not alone; another version of herself accompanies her in this surreal nightmare. As she delves deeper into…

    29:11
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  8. Ep 172

    Mar 1, 1953 · The Tramp

    In The Tramp, a group of ruthless men sets their sights on a dilapidated tramp steamer, the Lacewing, and its inebriated captain, Blee. They believe this ship, laden with scrap, is their ticket to a lucrative heist. However, as they prepare to execute their plan, they must naviga…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 173

    Mar 8, 1953 · The Island (Stacy Harris)

    In the gripping episode The Island, Corporal Robert Lacey, weary from the brutalities of war, escapes into his dreams of a serene island paradise. However, his fantasies become intertwined with reality when he and his companion, Tabori, encounter a mysterious woman who may not be…

    28:01
  10. Ep 174

    Mar 15, 1953 · The Man with the Steel Teeth

    In The Man with the Steel Teeth, an American journalist finds himself imprisoned in Moscow's Lubeyanka prison, where he is subjected to psychological torture by the ruthless Inspector Golovin, who has a terrifying set of steel teeth. As the journalist struggles to maintain his sa…

    29:31
  11. Ep 175

    Mar 22, 1953 · Pressure

    In the Escape episode titled Pressure, the USS Amberfish is submerged in the South Pacific, surrounded by the threat of a Japanese destroyer hunting them down. As the crew grapples with the suffocating tension of being trapped underwater, they face the grim reality of their situa…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • War
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
  12. Ep 176

    Mar 29, 1953 · The Invader

    In The Invader, a meek scientist named Albert Tanner makes an astonishing discovery when he contacts an alien spaceship. While he is thrilled by the prospect of first contact, his wife Martha is skeptical and insists he focus on his mundane life. As Albert grapples with the impli…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Supernatural
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  13. Ep 177

    Apr 5, 1953 · A Sleeping Draft (Alec Harford)

    In A Sleeping Draft, a sea captain commands a ship carrying 400 convicts to Australia, navigating the challenges of managing dangerous men while contending with the perils of the sea. The captain's relationship with his crew and the convicts becomes increasingly tense as he reali…

    29:27
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 178

    Apr 12, 1953 · Classified Secret

    In the Escape episode titled Classified Secret, a seemingly ordinary bus trip across the country takes a dark turn when spies and counterspies are revealed among the passengers. As the protagonist, Charlie, navigates the complexities of his fellow travelers, he becomes embroiled…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Spy
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  15. Ep 179

    Apr 19, 1953 · El Guitarrero

    In the gripping episode El Guitarrero from Escape, a poet finds himself in a Mexican cantina, where he faces a man filled with hatred. As tensions rise, the poet learns that the man, Luis Carras, holds the key to saving the woman he loves, who is in peril. The story explores them…

    29:33
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Yes. Escape episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
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.