Biff Baker U.S.A.

Koblen

1952-11-06

The Bakers (Alan Hale Jr. as Biff Baker and Randy Stuart as his wife, Louise) usually became involved with international intrigue of some kind, often related to spying. In this episode Charles Bronson guest stars as a Czech spy (under his proper name Charles Buchinsky). The show was produced by Revue Studios and sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes. This episode (S01 E01) was directed by Richard Irving and written by Frank Burt and Fenton Earnaham.

Grey Market

1952-11-13

When Biff tries to help a young Polish boy recover his mother's diamond ring from a thief, he discovers a crooked ring of "gray marketeers" who prey on refugees in Marseilles.

Gottingen

1952-11-20

Crash Landing

1952-11-27

While on a trip to Czechoslovakia, Biff and Louise attempt to help a U.S. Air Force pilot whose plane accidentally crashed behind the Iron Curtain.

Alpine Assignment

1952-12-04

The Reds are jamming Voice of America broadcasts into Vienna. Biff and Louise have to find out where the jamming is coming from so they can stop it. Charles Bronson appeared as a Czech spy named Wilhelm in this episode

Mona Lisa

1952-12-11

The Bakers are invited to import some contemporary paintings, but they soon become aware that they are actually old masterpieces(including the Mona Lisa!) looted from great museums by the Nazis, now painted over to get them out of Europe by murderous art thieves.

Counterfeit Plates

1952-12-18

While vacationing in the German Alps, Biff and Louise learn of a Nazi plan to counterfeit American money and try to find the missing plates that were used to print the twenty dollar bills.

London Incident

1952-12-25

Paris Perfume

1953-01-01

The lingering aroma in a hotel hallway of a powerful scent put Biff and Louise on the trail of a ring on international smugglers.

Death Ship

1953-01-08

Blue Mosque

1953-01-15

While visiting Cairo, Biff is ordered to locate a stolen truck. With the help of a local guide, Biff not only discovers the truck, but uncovers a plot to overthrow the government.

Saigon Incident

1953-01-22

Demolition Bomb

1953-01-29

11 Black

1953-02-05

Flight to Geneva

1953-02-12

Lisbon

1953-02-19

The Witness

1953-02-26

A taut hostage drama in a remote seaside resort during the off season. A mobster turning witness against the syndicate is on the run and holds the Bakers and other guests hostage, knowing that among them is an assassin hired to kill him.

Detour to Cairo

1953-03-05

The Sisters Three

1953-03-12

The Hawaii Story

1953-03-19

Golden Slippers

1953-03-26