Grab Bag of Shows
Hidden below street level, these treasures have remained unremarked while a generation has come and gone.
Edgar Rice Burroughs Discussion Hour: Another Show Wasted
Episode 4. Taped: August 24, 1970, ACD
Guest host Tom Sinclair welcomes guests Marty Phillips, Hedwig Zorb, and Sam and Jack Rosen.
Ty Phillips Corner 1
Ty Phillips Corner 2
Ty Phillips Corner 3
Taped: 1971, NCN
This show might be considered a good introduction to the worlds of ACD, BEC, and NCN, since it is so short. (But that's kind of like saying that a saucer of antifreeze is a good introduction to food for your cat.) The series had the distinction of being heard on both ACD and NCN.
Planet of the Nuns: Voice of Horror – Who Mourns for Lonely Nuns?
Episode 23 Taped: April 9, 1971, ACD
The Invisible Nun gives testimony and the mysterious Voice of Horror’s identity is revealed. Meanwhile, the students plan another rebellion, this time with a chance of success. Hedwig: Hedwig Zorb. Ruth: Ruth Chas. ACD's signature series.
Violence in the Streets
Taped: 1971, NCN
NCN's signature series, best described as WEST SIDE STORY meets BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES.
The Bastards
Pilot episode. Taped: 1972, ACD.
Alan Saly and Tom Soter in a one-shot murder mystery.
The Hamilton Greene Show
Taped: 1971, BEC
Hamilton has a ball with some great guest stars whom no one has probably heard from before or since.
Playhouse 24
Taped: 1971, NCN
The network attempts serious drama, to deleterious effect. (Is that a Greek name?)
And now for the WACD local newscast:
Channel 92 News