Escape
1973-02-11 · 24 min / episode · ★ 5.2
Escape is an American anthology series that aired on the NBC network from February 11 to April 1, 1973. The show was a production of Jack Webb's Mark VII Limited for Universal Television. It aired on Sunday evenings at 10 p.m. Eastern, following the NBC Mystery Movie.
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- Jack Webb
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- Mark VII, Universal Television
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- Ended
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