<p>From 1947 to 1954 CBS’s <i>Escape </i>was radio’s leading high-adventure anthology series. The show’s famous opening delivered by Paul Frees and William Conrad asked: “Tired of the everyday grind? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you … <i>Escape</i>!” This was followed by another announcer adding “<i>Escape</i>! Designed to free you from the four walls of today for a half-hour of high adventure!”</p><p>Many of the episodes which included both original stories and adaptations centered on a protagonist facing a life-or-death situation. </p><p>Episodes include “The Fourth Man” starring William Johnstone; “The Most Dangerous Game” starring Hans Conreid; “The Fall of the House of Usher” starring Paul Frees; “Pollack and the Porrah Man” starring Barton Yarborough; “Evening Primrose” starring Elliott Lewis; “The Young Man with the Cream Tarts” starring Paul Frees; “The Country of the Blind” starring William Conrad; “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” starring Harry Bartell; “Wild Oranges” starring William Conrad; “Back for Christmas” starring Paul Frees; “Leinengen vs. the Ants” starring William Conrad; and “Three Skeleton Key” starring Vincent Price.</p></p><P>A Blackstone Audio production.</P>