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Synopsis
As the clock ticks down to midnight on December 31st, Joe Adcock is in a precarious position. Facing a significant gambling debt and the threat of violence from loan sharks, he is desperate to find a solution. While pawning his wife's engagement ring, he becomes captivated by an antique watch that seems to shimmer with an otherworldly glow.
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Escape
The Vanishing Lady (national broadcast)
In The Vanishing Lady, a young girl named Cynthia finds herself in Paris, grappling with the mysterious disappearance of her mother amidst a web of deceit and conspiracy. As she navigates the city's treacherous undercurrents, the stakes rise when she learns the shocking truth about her mother's fate.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Gibson Murder Case
Richard Diamond investigates a locked-room murder involving a corpse and a blackmail scheme. As tensions rise, he navigates threats and deception to uncover the truth.
Gunsmoke
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The Adventures of Superman
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Lux Radio Theatre
Goodbye, My Fancy
Suspense
The Steel River Prison Break
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Suspense
Ivy Is a Lovely Name For A Girl
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Suspense
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Suspense
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Suspense
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