The Wide World of Mystery (Season 1)

A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series.

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    An Echo of Theresa (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1973-01-15

    Overview: A middle-aged American businessman and his wife travel to London for a second honeymoon. But soon after arriving, the businessman begins to have deja vu experiences revolving around certain places in London and a woman named Theresa. The catch is that he doesn't know a Theresa and has never been to London before.

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    Frankenstein (1) (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1973-01-16

    Runtime: 125 min

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    Frankenstein (2) (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1973-01-17

    Runtime: 90 min

  • Poster for Lady Killer

    Lady Killer (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1973-01-18

    Overview: Married man marries a woman to kill as his wife so he and real wife can collect the insurance money. The woman turns out to be a millionaire and plans change. Who will die in the end.

  • Poster for Someone at the Top of the Stairs

    Someone at the Top of the Stairs (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1973-02-12

    Overview: Student and her friend rent a room in an old dark mansion. Soon they become aware of the fact that the other "renters" are a very strange lot, and that there are some very odd goings-on in the house that seem to be centered in the attic.

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    The Suicide Club (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1973-02-13

    Overview: Professional gambler Tommy Kennicott has played and won every game. Now, he's bored and in search of a new thrill. Beautiful Gerry Totten entices him into the exclusive establishment The Suicide Club, a private nightspot in which thrill seeking members quite literally gamble for life and death stakes.

  • Poster for The Screaming Skull

    The Screaming Skull (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1973-02-14

    Overview: Weird doctor Ollie conducts experiments at the expense of his wealthy wife Helen, who hates him for letting their son die.

  • Poster for And the Bones Came Together

    And the Bones Came Together (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1973-02-15

    Overview: When a graveyard caretaker is fired from his job, his exacts a terrifying supernatural vengeance.

  • Poster for The Night Stalker

    The Night Stalker (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1973-02-26

  • Poster for Five Desperate Women

    Five Desperate Women (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1973-02-27

  • Poster for Haunts of the Very Rich

    Haunts of the Very Rich (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1973-03-01

  • Poster for Prowler in the Heart

    Prowler in the Heart (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1973-03-26

    Overview: A mystery novelist meticulously creates an alibi to keep her husband from being convicted of murder.

  • Poster for Nightmare Step

    Nightmare Step (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1973-03-27

    Overview: The cure is more dangerous than the malady as a mild-mannered woman who is slowly summoning the strength to rid herself of a cruel and domineering husband ... permanently.

  • Poster for Night Life

    Night Life (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1973-03-28

    Overview: Revenge rears its ugly head when a husband finds out that his wife has been unfaithful.

  • Poster for A Little Bit Like Murder

    A Little Bit Like Murder (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1973-03-29

    Overview: A malevolent old house is pervaded by evil spirits who inflict harm upon the occupants. Their latest victim is a woman who is overcome with hatred for her family.

  • Poster for The Haunting of Rosalind

    The Haunting of Rosalind (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1973-04-10

    Overview: A wealthy family falls victim to an apparent ghost.

  • Poster for Possession

    Possession (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1973-04-11

  • Poster for The Picture of Dorian Gray (1)

    The Picture of Dorian Gray (1) (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1973-04-23

  • Poster for The Picture of Dorian Gray (2)

    The Picture of Dorian Gray (2) (Episode 19)

    Air date: 1973-04-24

  • Poster for A Chant of Silence

    A Chant of Silence (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1973-05-09

    Overview: A murdering skyjacker parachutes to safety and poses as a novice monk in an isolated New Mexico monastery.

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    The Color of Blood (Episode 21)

    Air date: 1973-05-10

    Overview: A young girl on a train finds out that her companion is a serial killer.

  • Poster for Moving Target

    Moving Target (Episode 22)

    Air date: 1973-05-22

    Overview: A police detective initially believed to have died in an accident is found to have been murdered, and suspicion arises the killer is a fellow officer.

  • Poster for Night Train to Terror

    Night Train to Terror (Episode 23)

    Air date: 1973-05-23

    Overview: A woman is murdered during an overnight train ride and a veteran detective clashes with young P.I. on how they are going flush out the killer. They find themselves racing against the clock when a second body is discovered.

  • Poster for The House and the Brain

    The House and the Brain (Episode 24)

    Air date: 1973-05-24

    Overview: A pretty woman becomes imprisoned in a warlock's 18th century castle, and in her state of possession, lures male victims inside.

  • Poster for Deadly Visitor

    Deadly Visitor (Episode 25)

    Air date: 1973-07-03

    Overview: A writer who takes a room in a boarding house finds himself haunted by the ghost of a previous tenant.

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    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1) (Episode 26)

    Air date: 1973-08-01

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    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2) (Episode 27)

    Air date: 1973-08-02

  • Poster for A Gift of Terror

    A Gift of Terror (Episode 28)

    Air date: 1973-08-16

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