Daily Archives: October 1, 2023

This Date in THE FBI History: Jessica Walter and Kevin McCarthy star in “Counter-Stroke,” airing Oct. 1, 1967

COUNTER-STROKE Original Air Date: Oct. 1, 1967 Synopsis. Posing as a Swiss courier, Erskine travels to Springfield, Illinois in an attempt to flush out the identity of a mysterious Communist operative known only as “Alexander.” What the inspector doesn’t realize: … Continue reading

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This Date in THE FBI History: Joseph Campanella, Marlyn Mason, and Edward Mulhare star in “The Fatal Showdown,” airing Oct. 1, 1972

THE FATAL SHOWDOWN Original Air Date: Oct. 1, 1972 Synopsis. While investigating the theft of an invaluable work of sculpture that was transported across state lines, Erskine and Colby discover a connection between the theft, the death of one of … Continue reading

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This Date in MAVERICK TV History: Jack Cassidy stars in “The Art Lovers,” airing Oct. 1, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

THE ART LOVERS Original Airdate: October 1, 1961 Synopsis. In San Francisco, Bart becomes a servant to railroad tycoon Paul Sutton in order to pay off a $25,000 gambling debt. Sutton faces bankruptcy—a new railroad project has encountered delays, and … Continue reading

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This Date in ROCKFORD FILES History: Robert Webber stars in “The Oracle Wore a Cashmere Suit,” airing Oct. 1, 1976. LEARN MORE about this episode in 45 YEARS OF THE ROCKFORD FILES, available in softcover paperback and now as an eBook through Black Pawn Press

THE ORACLE WORE A CASHMERE SUIT Original Air Date: October 1, 1976 Synopsis. Self-appointed “police psychic” Roman Clementi (played by Robert Webber) publicly accuses Rockford of withholding evidence that would link the investigator to the disappearance of a record company … Continue reading

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