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The Clock is an American anthology television series based on the 1946–48 AMC radio series of the same name, which primarily consists of original dramas concerning murder, mayhem or insanity. 92 episodes aired from 1949 to 1952, the first three seasons on NBC, the fourth on ABC. Series narrator Larry Semon was the only regular; each week a new set of guest stars were featured. The title of the series was derived from a clock which was a major plot element in each story. The show's musical theme was "The Sands of Time".
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- E1 ClockNext upMay 16, 1949
Synopsis
Convinced his wife is cheating, a man hires a killer to bump her off. When he realizes he was mistaken, he has to figure out how to stop the murder from happening at its scheduled time.
- E2 Episode 2May 23, 1949
Synopsis
A niece visiting an elderly aunt out in the country begins to suspect the aunt of killing a traveling necktie salesman. Complications arise when the niece gets a phone call that an inmate of a nearby psychiatric hospital has escaped; and the aunt claims a bloody ax blade was used on a chicken; and the hired hand disappears.
- E3 Too Much MoneyMay 30, 1949
- E4 The WivesJun 6, 1949
- E5 Episode 5Jun 13, 1949
- E6 Passage for TwoJun 20, 1949
- E7 The Loft CaseJun 27, 1949
- E8 A Man Called FletcherJul 4, 1949
- E9 Roulette WheelJul 11, 1949
- E10 he DuelJul 18, 1949
- E11 Episode 11Jul 25, 1949
- E12 The DentistAug 1, 1949
- E13 Expert OpinionAug 8, 1949
- E14 The Bank VaultAug 17, 1949
- E15 Uncle AmosAug 24, 1949
- E16 Episode 16Aug 31, 1949
- E17 Madame PompadourSep 7, 1949
- E18 Wrong Woman MadSep 14, 1949
- E19 The MediumSep 21, 1949
- E20 The WhisperSep 28, 1949
- E21 Episode 21Oct 5, 1949
- E22 The PrisonersOct 12, 1949
- E23 Payment on TimeOct 19, 1949
Synopsis
A man sells his body to another and signs a confession of murder, because he expects to die within 30 days. The doctors made an error, and the complications that follow leave him to deal with his bizarre bargain.
- E24 The FighterOct 26, 1949
Synopsis
A boxer who gave up the fight game for love decides to stage a comeback -- until a murder thwarts his efforts.
- E25 Episode 25Nov 2, 1949
- E26 The HitchhikerNov 9, 1949
Synopsis
A couple headed back to their sick son's bedside pick up a woman who isn't who she pretends to be.
- E27 The WebNov 16, 1949
Synopsis
A man is caught in a plot to sabotage his mental stability.
- E28 ReverseNov 23, 1949
- E29 Cousin MariaNov 30, 1949
Synopsis
Maria, a European refugee, attaches herself to the household of her cousin. Her refusal to leave when asked produces a vicious ending.
- E30 Maniac at LargeDec 7, 1949
Synopsis
Three people are trapped in a lonely country shack by a heavy snowstorm. The wild-looking man among them is believed to be an escaped maniac.
- E31 Lease of DeathDec 14, 1949
Synopsis
A mother and her son, who are tenants in a town house for the summer, commit a murder in order to stay on against the wishes of the returning owner.
- E32 RomanceDec 21, 1949
Synopsis
Fate ruins the plans of two young lovers.
- E33 Mark Wade, D.A.Dec 28, 1949
Synopsis
D.A. Wade learns a lesson after sending an innocent man to jail over circumstantial evidence.
- E34 FirebugJan 4, 1950
Synopsis
A number of apartment buildings are set ablaze by a pyromaniac. A woman's boss finds out that fire is her obsession.
- E35 The Book SellerJan 11, 1950
Synopsis
A lonely married woman falls for a salesman at the gas station and motel she works at.
- E36 Who Is This Man?Jan 18, 1950
- E37 Dig Your Own GraveJan 25, 1950
- E38 The CatFeb 1, 1950
Synopsis
A greedy nurse and an invalid's companion make several attempts on his life. But they fail to consider his pet cat in their efforts.
- E39 William and MaryFeb 8, 1950
- E40 Bury Her DeepFeb 15, 1950
Synopsis
A mystery writer fakes a murder to get notoriety. Later, he's revealed to be a real murderer.
- E41 The TakeFeb 22, 1950
Synopsis
Two men are frustrated when a greedy, ambitious and unprincipled girl double-crosses them.
- E42 Woman in the RoadMar 1, 1950
Synopsis
A young couple seek refuge in a farmhouse when their car is damaged. The farm owners are extremely suspicious.
- E43 The Graveyard ShiftMar 8, 1950
Synopsis
A newspaper hires a new librarian who seems to know in advance when people will die.
- E44 What Makes a Murderer?Mar 15, 1950
Synopsis
An investment broker wearies of his daily existence and takes off.
- E45 The HypnotistMar 22, 1950
Synopsis
A strong-minded man dupes a weak-willed woman into committing murder for him.
- E46 Open the Door for MurderMar 29, 1950
- E47 The HideoutApr 5, 1950
- E48 Rain in the NightApr 21, 1950
- E49 Voyage EastMay 5, 1950
- E50 Just a MinuteMay 19, 1950
- E51 I Keep ForgettingJun 2, 1950
- E52 The CallerJun 16, 1950
- E53 Someone Must DieJun 30, 1950
- E54 A Grave PlotJul 14, 1950
- E55 Jump, Elbert, JumpJul 28, 1950
- E56 The Checked SuitAug 11, 1950
- E57 Rumble in ManhattanAug 25, 1950
Cast & crew
Created by Herbert B. Swope Jr.
