Sunday, August 30 - The Gay Bride

The Gay Bride (1934)

Gold-digging chorus girl Mary marries the head of a bootlegging syndicate, gangster "Shoots" Magiz, but his illegal liquor business goes down the drain when Prohibition is repealed, and Shoots is knocked off by rival Daniel Dingle.

Mary, looking for a new sugar daddy, hooks up with Dingle, and when Dingle is removed from the scene by Mickey "The Greek" Mikapopoulis, transfers her attention to him in return for a "trust fund."

All the time, fast-talking straight-shooter Jimmy "Office Boy" Burnham, Shoots' former bodyguard and errand boy, has looked after Mary, passing her advice and snappy remarks whenever needed. In the end, Mary and Office Boy end up together but only after "Merry Widow Mary" gives away all the dirty money she was given.

Saturday, August 29 - Highway Patrol: Rabies

Highway Patrol: Rabies (Season 2 Episode 39 - aired Jul 1, 1957)

Widow Alice Marshall and her little girl Kathy are traveling on an extended vacation in their station wagon. Kathy is bitten on the cheek by a puppy at a gas station and the bite goes unreported until the dog shows symptoms of rabies four days later. Because of the proximity of the wound to the little girl's brain, Dr. Elliott of the health department advises Dan Mathews that it is critical that they locate Kathy immediately in order to begin emergency life-saving inoculations. Their task takes on increasing difficulty and urgency because of the ever-changing nature of Alice and Kathy's trip and the rural character of the area, which provides few indications as to their destination or whereabouts. Finally, a tip from a snack stand operator leads them to a remote fishing camp where Alice Marshall had enjoyed a final vacation with her late husband.

Friday, August 28 - Honey West: Just the Bear Facts, Ma'am

Honey West: Just the Bear Facts, Ma'am (Season 1 Episode 28 - aired Mar 25, 1966)

After a stunt woman dies in a suspicious accident on a studio lot, Honey is hired to take her place as well as investigate her death. Soon Honey herself becomes the target of a series of so-called accidents. Sam also goes undercover wearing a bear costume.

Thursday, August 27 - Interpol Calling: Air Switch

Interpol Calling: Air Switch (Season 1 Episode 10 - aired Nov 15, 1959)

The appearance of a valuable antibiotic on the black market poses a mystery for Interpol when the American manufacturer insists none has gone missing. Duval examines the stock delivered to Sweden: apparently intact, correctly sealed and all accounted for, he finds the packages containing nothing but bottles of water. He has the next consignment closely watched to try and uncover where, how and by whom the substitution has been made.

Wednesday, August 26 - Cinderella Jones

Cinderella Jones (1946)

Struggling singer Judy Jones (Joan Leslie) discovers she's entitled to a multimillion-dollar fortune -- as long as she can live up to the terms of her late uncle's will. To collect her inheritance, Jones must marry a genius. Jones ditches her boyfriend, humble bandleader Tommy Coles (Robert Alda), and matriculates at an elite university for the super-intelligent. On campus, Jones struggles to win the heart of a dashing professor, Bartholomew Williams (William Prince).

Tuesday, August 25 - Ghost Squad: Assassin

Ghost Squad: Assassin (Season 1 Episode 8 - aired Oct 28, 1961)

The Prime Minister of a small eastern European country is assassinated and an Innocent American is being framed for it. Craig, under cover as a (tractor) salesman, finds that a cabinet minister is plotting a communist takeover.

Monday, August 24 - Party Girl

Party Girl (1958)

Lawyer Tommy Farrell is a defender of crooks. Vicki Gaye encourages him to go straight, but mob king Rico Angelo insists otherwise.

Sunday, August 23 - Jeopardy

Jeopardy (1953)

Helen and Doug Silwin go on a holiday to Mexico with their young son Bobby. They spend a night in Tijuana and then gas up in Ensenada before they begin the long drive to the very tip of the Baja peninsula. Doug wants to take his family to a special beach he and an old army buddy once stayed at.

The countryside is desolate and they only people they meet are at a police road block but they get little information and are soon on their way. They get to the beach safely but in a strange turn of events, Doug finds himself trapped when part of the pier collapses and he is unable to free his foot.

With the tide coming in, Helen sets off to find some help and thinks she's found it when she runs into an American, Lawson. She soon realizes that Lawson is on the run from the law and that he will demand a high price from her to help them.

Saturday, August 22 - Too Many Wives

Too Many Wives (1937)

Seeking a reporter job to impress society girl Betty (Anne Shirley), dog-walker Barry Trent (John Morley) bursts into the office of editor Mansfield (Dudley Clements) demanding work -- but is instead hired to deal with irate clients. Having exaggerated his qualifications and told a few lies in order to appear mature, Barry is mortified when Mansfield informs Betty's wealthy father that he's married and has a family. But Barry is forced to continue lying to keep his job and stay near Betty.

Friday, August 21 - Gideon C.I.D.: A Perfect Crime

Gideon C.I.D.: A Perfect Crime (Season 1 Episode 20 - aired Mar 6, 1966)

A stockbroker, Todd, has joined forces with a safe cracker, Casey, and are breaking open the safe of a wealthy couple when they are disturbed by the Italian au pair. Todd beats the woman seriously and she eventually dies. The next night, they are disturbed by the police committing another robbery and Casey is arrested. His wife goes after Todd looking for the money Casey is owed but then she is killed. The problem is getting Casey to grass on his accomplice. It becomes more complicated when he has a self-inflicted injury, which his lawyer blames on Gideon.

Thursday, August 20 - Maigret: A Man of Quality

Maigret: A Man of Quality (Season 1 Episode 7 - aired Dec 12, 1960)

The story follows Inspector Maigret as he travels to a small town called Sancerre to solve a mystery. A man named Emile Gallet has been found shot dead. As Maigret digs deeper, he discovers that the victim was living a double life and went to extreme lengths to protect his family's lifestyle.

Wednesday, August 19 - The House Across the Bay

The House Across the Bay (1940)

Nightclub owner Steve Larwitt (George Raft) sees his empire of investments collapse as he faces tax evasion charges and attacks by rivals. Believing Steve will be safer in prison for one year, his wife, Brenda (Joan Bennett), testifies against him on advice from his lawyer, Slant Kolma (Lloyd Nolan), who is in love with her. After Steve receives 10 years in Alcatraz, Brenda moves to be near him and avoids advances of airplane builder Tim Nolan (Walter Pidgeon), who knows nothing about her past.