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To Kill with Confidence (1974) is a classic episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater, featuring a suspenseful narrative rooted in deception and a baffling disappearance. Written by Sam Dann and hosted by E.G. Marshall, this broadcast exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th-century radio storytelling through its exploration of a nightmare scenario where reality itself seems to vanish.

🎙️ Program: CBS Radio Mystery Theater
Episode: #0100 - To Kill with Confidence
Original Air Date: June 3, 1974
Genre: Mystery / Suspense
Running Time: 45 minutes
Host: E.G. Marshall

While traveling across the country, a newlywed couple is forced to stop at a roadside garage due to engine trouble. The wife, Ruth, leaves briefly to find lunch in a nearby town, only to return to a bewildering sight: the garage, the mechanic, and her husband have completely vanished without a trace. When she seeks help from the local authorities, she is met with deep skepticism as they find no record of her marriage, no record of the justice of the peace who performed the ceremony, and no evidence that the gas station ever existed. As she struggles to prove her sanity against a growing wall of doubt, it is revealed that her husband may actually be Leo Wallace, a notorious confidence man who recently escaped prison and is being hunted by former associates for a hidden fortune of over a million dollars.

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🎭 Starring Cast
• Marian Seldes: Known for frequent appearances in CBS Radio Mystery Theater and significant stage work.
• George Petrie: Veteran radio performer active during the Golden Age of Radio.
• Larry Haines: Frequent contributor to radio dramas and television series.
• Gilbert Mack: Voice performer and actor with extensive experience in radio and animation.

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📻 Production Notes & Historical Context
• This production was the milestone 100th episode of the CBS Radio Mystery Theater since its premiere in January 1974.
• The script was penned by Sam Dann, one of the series' most prolific writers, known for blending suspense with intricate plot twists.
• Marian Seldes, who stars as the distraught wife, holds the record for the most appearances in the series, performing in over 500 episodes.

💬 Character Quote
"I tell you I saw it! The garage was right there! My husband was there! How can a whole building just disappear into thin air?"

📡 Broadcasting History
Many early radio dramas were performed live twice in one night—once for the East Coast broadcast and a second time several hours later for the West Coast—to account for the lack of reliable recording technology for delayed playback.

📻 Vintage Radio Spotlight
Zenith Model 6-S-229 (1938). This 'Tombstone' style radio featured the iconic 'Black Dial' and six vacuum tubes. It offered standard broadcast and two shortwave bands, utilizing a walnut veneer cabinet with a distinctive shutter-dial mechanism. Slogan: 'The Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On.'

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