The Wide World of Mystery (1973– )

A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series which ran on ABC (American Broadcasting Company), between 1973 and 1978.

Stars:

John Karlen, Joel Fabiani, Peter Coffield

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Series cast summary:
John Karlen	...	Otto Roget (4 episodes, 1973-1974)
Joel Fabiani	...	Pete (3 episodes, 1973-1975)
Peter Coffield	...	Chet (3 episodes, 1974-1976)
Robert Foxworth	...	Dr. Victor Frankenstein (2 episodes, 1973)
Michael Parks	...	Moody (2 episodes, 1975)
Susan Strasberg	...	Elizabeth Lavenza (2 episodes, 1973)
Bo Svenson	...	Monster (2 episodes, 1973)
Heidi Vaughn	...	Agatha DeLacey (2 episodes, 1973)
Philip Bourneuf	...	Alphonse Frankenstein (2 episodes, 1973)
Robert Gentry	...	Henri Clerval (2 episodes, 1973)
Jon Lormer	...	Charles DeLacey (2 episodes, 1973)
William Hansen	...	Professor Waldman (2 episodes, 1973)
George Morgan	...	Hugo (2 episodes, 1973)
Brian Avery	...	Felix Delacey (2 episodes, 1973)
Willie Aames	...	William Frankenstein (2 episodes, 1973)
Rosella Olsen	...	Bride of the Monster (2 episodes, 1973)
Edgar Daniels	...	Innkeeper (2 episodes, 1973)
Edgar Justice	...	Mayor (2 episodes, 1973)
Malila Saint Duval	...	Safie (2 episodes, 1973)
Peter Haskell	...	Clifford Swimmer (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
Donna Mills	...	Helen Cook (2 episodes, 1974)
Bradford Dillman	...	Lt. Danny Ianello (2 episodes, 1975)
Susan Sarandon	...	Kate (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
Philip Carey	...	Detective Arnburg (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Sharon Farrell	...	Linda (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Moses Gunn	...	Joe Mattingly (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
Charles Aidman	...	Paul Ross (2 episodes, 1973)
Anne Francis	...	Midge Ross (2 episodes, 1973)
Susan Dury	...	Babs Bryant (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
Charles Macaulay	...	Frank (2 episodes, 1974-1975)
Barton Heyman	...	Boyle (2 episodes, 1974)
Leslie Charleson		(2 episodes, 1975)
Lee Kroeger	...	Mandy (2 episodes, 1975)

Storyline

A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series which ran on ABC (American Broadcasting Company), between 1973 and 1978.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Wide World of Mystery

I remember certain episodes of this late-night ABC show, including the one where Clifton Davis owes gangster Moses Gunn money, but sets up a plan to electrocute him instead. I also recall seeing an old TV Guide listing an episode that had Mark Hamill in the cast, although he's not listed here. I also recall the John Astin and Patty Duke episode, made when they were married, which was more of a downer than regular episodes which dealt with crime stories. This one was a more serious drama about an ailing child, with the Astins as social workers.

I also remember a comedy musical version of "Superman", called "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" (which I mistakenly remembered as "Up, Up and Away", that aired in this show's time slot, although it may have been considered a separate special from the series. I recall the cast included Malachi Throne and Al Molinaro (whom I confused at the time with Vic Tayback), with Lesley Ann Warren as Lois Lane and also with Loretta Swit, plus Geoffrey Horne from "River Kwai".