VARIETY OF SHOWS

Originally broadcast WDCB
Saturday, January 7, 2006

I LOVE ADVENTURE #1 (4-25-48) “The China Coast Incident” is the first of 13 consec­utive — but separate — programs written and directed by Carlton E. Morse. The “Twenty-One Old Men of Gramercy Park,” dedicated to fighting the enemies of international peace, hire Jack Packard and members of the A-1 Detective Agency to go to Saigon to find a missing scientist. Michael Raffetto stars as Packard. Cast includes Russell Thorson, Tom Collins, John McIntyre, Jeanne Bates, Harry Lang. Announcer is Dresser Dahlstead. Sus­taining, ABC. (29 min)

LIFE OF RILEY (1-17-48) William Bendix stars as Chester A. Riley, who is upset that his family is tying up the telephone line at home. Later, he listens to Ralph Edwards’ “Truth or Consequences” on the radio. With Paula Winslowe as Peg and John Brown as Digby O’Dell, the friendly undertaker. First of two “crossover programs” on this date. Prell Shampoo, NBC. (30 min)

I LOVE ADVENTURE #2 (5-2-48) “The Great Air Mail Robbery.” In their next assign­ment, Jack Packard (Michael Raffetto) and Reggie York (Tom Collins) are reunited to stop a group of thieves who are robbing courier and passenger airplanes of valuable documents and cargo. Cast includes Don Morrison, Rolfe Sedan, Jeanette Nolan. Sustaining, ABC. (29 min)

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES (1-17-48) Ralph Edwards stars with guest William Bendix appearing as Chester A. Riley, who’s angry with Edwards. Edwards’ “Walking Man” contest is in full swing. Second of two “crossover” programs on this date. Harlow Wilcox announces. Duz, NBC. (29 min)

I LOVE ADVENTURE #3 (5-9-48) “The Devil’s Sanctuary.” Jack and Reggie travel to a small island where they find long-range missiles capable of carrying biological and nuclear weapons. Cast: Jeanne Bates, Everette Glass, Luis Van Rooten, Harry Lang. Sustaining, ABC. (29 min)