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Welcome to Retroville! It's 1947!
In July 1947, Escape joined the summer programming lineup. Similar to its sister program, Suspense!, Escape swiftly became a popular program. However, Escape didn't enjoy the same sponsorship that Suspense! received and was consequently moved around the schedule quite a bit. Despite its constant time-slot changes, it still managed to retain a loyal following throughout its seven-year run.

Main Characters:

  • varied

Show Concept:

  • The show was the first high adventure program offered on the radio. Putting its weekly stars in dire straits, Escape is remembered for its opening, often intoned by William Conrad: ?Tired of the everyday grind? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you Escape!?

Hosts or Guests:

  • Announcers - Paul Frees, William Conrad, Roy Rowan
  • Special guest stars:
    • Art Carney
    • Jack Webb
    • Van Heflin
    • Frank Lovejoy
    • Virginia Gregg

Writers or Producers:

  • Norman McDonnell, producer (1947)
  • Les Crutchfield and Ron Dunkel, writers (1947)

Sponsors:

  • uknown

Networks or stations:

  • CBS (1947-1954)

Total shows or length of production:

  • Premiered on March 24, 1947
  • Final episode on September 25, 1954
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