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Close Shave (Aired May 14, 1948)
Although Molle Mystery Theatre was initially sponsored by Molle Shaving Cream, other sponsors (such as Bayer Aspirin, Ironized Yeast, Phillips Milk of Magnesia) also sponsored the program. Sometimes, when it was not sponsored by Molle, the program was called "Mystery Theater". The show was first heard on NBC, on 9/7/43. Time slot was originally Sunday nights at 9:00 PM, but was later moved to Tuesday at 9:00 PM, and Friday at 10:00 PM. In 1948, the show moved to CBS (Tues, 8:00 PM), and in 1951, it moved to ABC, where it was called "Mark Sabre", and heard on Wednesdays at either 8:00 PM or 9:30 PM. The shows were tight and tension filled, with a fine orchestra score and solid production values. Classic tales from well-known authors, as well as modern unknowns were presented, and the endings were often twists or shockers.
THIS EPISODE:
May 14, 1948. NBC network. "Close Shave". Sponsored by: Molle, Double Danderine, Ironized Yeast. A girl's no-good boyfriend gets her to steal the company's payroll, but botches his attempt to kill her. Kay Stevens, Bernard Lenrow (host, as "Geoffrey Barnes"), Dan Seymour, George Putnam (announcer). 1/2 hour.
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