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Title

 The Safety Match

Plot

 A young but gifted detective and a seasoned but pompous one come together to solve a mysterious murder. The only clue is a burnt safety match found at the scene of the crime. But even with that sparing bit of evidence they achieve an astonishing progress - until everything stops making sense all of a sudden.

Episode

 0771

Air Dates
  • First Run - January 26, 1978
  • Repeat - June 22, 1978

Actors
Robert Dryden
Russell Horton
Fred Gwynne
Evie Juster
Court Benson
Gilbert Mack

Writer
Percy Granger

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Rating
129
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5 Responses to Episode 0771

This is the second adaptation I've listened to from Chekov. And again, it is just a semi-zany murder mystery. 3 stars.

DAVY JOE

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Ok story. Not a super mystery but above average with a bit of a twist ending

lvneal

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A bit silly, but fun. However, no Fred Gwynne.

Kim

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I am 83, and a retired actor/disc jockey and I was active when the Mystery theater was played on My station. now I find it wonderful to enjoy, and help me sleep!!! Thank you very much.

Tony Reich

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Did anyone else start getting the earworm "Safety Dance" every time EG said "Safety Match"?

Cindy Caldwell

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