Sat, 20 March 2021
"Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling" UK Airing: December 22, 1967US Airing: August 3, 1968The Prisoner finds himself in another body, but back in London. He must convince the woman he loves that he is himself while tracking down the man who invented the process that put him in another body.John and writer Jim Beard discuss Jim's wanting to remove this episode from the entirety of the series, John's only real issue with it being the end scene, and a possible explanation for The Prisoner's hostility to women.Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Sun, 7 March 2021
We start off with more of Old Time Radio’s quintessential medical drama, “The Story of Dr. Kildare.” A tricky operation performed at a hospital is one thing, but a simple operation performed at in an unusual location is another. How will Dr. Kildare remove an appendix from a man who is miles away at sea? Then on “Duffy’s Tavern,” the Great Gildersleeve himself drops by to listen to another one of Archie’s business opportunities.
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The Story of Dr. Kildare August 17, 1950 Appendicitis Operation at Sea 1:53
Duffy’s Tavern November 24, 1944 “Guest: Harold Peary” 29:04
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Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 10:01am EDT
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Mon, 22 February 2021
"A Change of Mind" UK Airing: December 15, 1967US Airing: August 24, 1968The Prisoner is subjected to a process that will lobotomize him when he refuses to conform with the Village and its people.John and writer Jim Beard discuss the episode that on the surface, is a perfect example of what the show is all about. And yet, there are elements that the two have issues with, and they discuss it in detail on this podcast.Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Sat, 20 February 2021
Isis "Dreams of Flight"December 13, 1975Chala likes to design airplanes and wants to enter the school competition, but her competition is willing to go to any lengths to make sure she doesn't. To make matters worse, Chala's brother is not supportive of her "Dreams of Flight".We come to the end of the first season of Isis with a story whose moral doesn't exactly match the plot. Is this a story about accepting that all people are deserving of respect or is this a story about accepting that woman are as capable of doing anything a man can do? John and Richard discuss this as well as the the story arc of Cindy Lee and the conclusion of the first season of Isis.It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.Moral: "People who come from different backgrounds or from different countries deserve the same respect we give everyone else. Putting someone down because they speak a different language or are a different color just doesn't make sense. What does make sense is treating people just the way we want them to treat us."Guest CastCynthia Avila as ChalaPaul Hinkley as MarkTom Williams as BillFabian Gregory as Raoul
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Thu, 18 February 2021
"Professor Goodfellow's GEEC"
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Category:The World's Greatest Super Friends Podcast -- posted at: 10:04am EDT
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Tue, 16 February 2021
"It's Your Funeral" UK Airing: December 8, 1967US Airing: August 10, 1968The Prisoner learns of a plot to kill Number Two on the eve of his retirement. Does he act on it or does he allow it to proceed?John and writer Jim Beard discuss the episode that has its good and bad points. They talk about the idea of previous Number Twos we haven't seen, the strong ties to Doctor Who's "Marco Polo", and the question of if it's worth bringing The Prisoner to your side by this stage in the series.Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Sun, 14 February 2021
We start off with another episode of “Information Please.” Are you up on the sizes of sports venues, the significance of ringing bells, and literary wives? Then on “Gunsmoke,” a criminal seeks revenge on a whole town for the shooting of his kid brother. Not every Western is about cowboys and Indians. Sometimes, like this episode, they can be tight, psychological dramas. EpisodesInformation PleaseDecember 12, 1941“Guest: Dr. George N. Shuster”1:37GunsmokeFebruary 21, 1953“Meshougah”29:29
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Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 10:36am EDT
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Fri, 12 February 2021
"Hammer Into Anvil" UK Airing: December 1, 1967US Airing: August 31, 1968The Prisoner matches wits with the new Number Two as Two tries to be the Hammer to The Prisoner's Anvil. But who is really the Hammer?John and writer Jim Beard discuss the impact this episode had on Jim as a young person and why it is a favorite of Jim's father.Comment on this podcast by writing us at thechronicrift@gmail.com or by leaving your thoughts right here on the page.
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Fri, 29 January 2021
"Jeff Regan, Investigator” is a Jack Webb series that just predates “Dragnet.” This P.I. has an even drier delivery than Detective Friday, but he’s much more sarcastically verbose. In tonight’s episode, movie cowboys and racehorses get entangled in a big-money scam. Then on “The Jack Benny Program,” Jack goes into Beverly Hills to try to buy a new violin string and ends up getting a parking ticket. EpisodesJeff Regan, InvestigatorNovember 13, 1948“The Guy From Gower Gulch”2:32The Jack Benny ProgramJanuary 17, 1954“Jack Gets A Parking Ticket”32:45
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Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 4:58pm EDT
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Sun, 3 January 2021
Let’s return to “The Lux Radio Theater” for an adaptation of the brilliant 1944 film noir mystery, “Laura.” You can miss a lot in an audio adaptation of a film noir, but luckily this version features the two main stars and one of the supporting players. Dana Andrews and Gene Tierney return, as does Vincent Price. Otto Kruger Takes over Clifton Webb’s role. Close your eyes and enjoy. The Lux Radio Theater February 5, 1945 “Laura” 1:53
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Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 4:44pm EDT
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