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I Led Three Lives

TV·1953–1953·3 seasons, 117 episodes·Syndication·Drama·30m

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I Led Three Lives is an American drama series which was syndicated by Ziv Television Programs from October 1, 1953 to January 1, 1956. The series stars Richard Carlson. The show was a companion piece of sorts to the radio drama I Was a Communist for the FBI, which dealt with a similar subject and was also syndicated by Ziv from 1952 to 1954.

Cast

Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonHerbert PhilbrickPatricia MorrowPatricia MorrowConstance Philbrick
Virginia Stefan
Virginia StefanEva Philbrick

Episodes by season

Season0139Episodes1953Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Secret CallJanuary 1, 1953—
  2. S01E02Bess—
  3. S01E03Dope Photographic—
  4. S01E04Baited Trap—
  5. S01E05Railroad Strike Attempt—
  6. S01E06Campus Story—
  7. S01E07Army Infiltration—
  8. S01E08The Spy—
  9. S01E09Jet Engine—
  10. S01E10Helping Hand—
  11. S01E11Parcels for Poland—
  12. S01E12Captured Congressman—
  13. S01E13Purloined Printing Press—
  14. S01E14The Wife—
  15. S01E15Civil Defense—
  16. S01E16Communist Cop—
  17. S01E17Defense Plant Security—
  18. S01E18Gun Running—
  19. S01E19Passports—
  20. S01E20Map of the City—
  21. S01E21Caviar—
  22. S01E22The Kid—
  23. S01E23Youth Movement—
  24. S01E24Infa-Red Film—
  25. S01E25The Editor—
  26. S01E26Confused Comrade—
  27. S01E27Communication Disruptions—
  28. S01E28Phantom Labor Leader—
  29. S01E29Progressive—
  30. S01E30Old Man—
  31. S01E31Birthday—
  32. S01E32Cell Leader—
  33. S01E33Dry Run—
  34. S01E34Comrade Wants Out—
  35. S01E35Depression—
  36. S01E36The Boss—
  37. S01E37Love Story—
  38. S01E38Unexpected Trip—
  39. S01E39Strategic Material—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0239Episodes—Season avg
  1. S02E01Counterfeit—
  2. S02E02Martyr—
  3. S02E03Clothes Factory—
  4. S02E04Relatives—
  5. S02E05Homing Station—
  6. S02E06Infiltration—
  7. S02E07Assassination Plot—
  8. S02E08The Bomb—
  9. S02E09Atomic—
  10. S02E10Day Camp—
  11. S02E11The Guest—
  12. S02E12Narcotics—
  13. S02E13Fifth Amendment—
  14. S02E14Rest Home—
  15. S02E15Deportation—
  16. S02E16The Switch—
  17. S02E17Servicemen—
  18. S02E18Asylum—
  19. S02E19Moving—
  20. S02E20Minority Control—
  21. S02E21Camera—
  22. S02E22Comic Strip—
  23. S02E23Goon Squad—
  24. S02E24Mailing List—
  25. S02E25Convicts—
  26. S02E26Investments—
  27. S02E27The Son—
  28. S02E28Vandalism—
  29. S02E29Revolt—
  30. S02E30Brainwashed—
  31. S02E31Boss Ziv—
  32. S02E32Mr. and Mrs. Club—
  33. S02E33Oilfield—
  34. S02E34Lost Report—
  35. S02E35Church—
  36. S02E36Commie Dies—
  37. S02E37Child Commie—
  38. S02E38Comrade Eva—
  39. S02E39Christmas Charity Racket—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0339Episodes—Season avg
  1. S03E01Housebreaking—
  2. S03E02Attack Area—
  3. S03E03Rendezvous—
  4. S03E04Sacrificed—
  5. S03E05Eva Sick—
  6. S03E06Project Athlete—
  7. S03E07Lawyer—
  8. S03E08Newsreel—
  9. S03E09Ex-G.I.—
  10. S03E10Common Denominator—
  11. S03E11Stolen Passport—
  12. S03E12Exchange Student—
  13. S03E13Prisoner—
  14. S03E14Instruction Camp—
  15. S03E15Second Courier—
  16. S03E16Phoney Brother—
  17. S03E17Trapped—
  18. S03E18Mother-in-Law—
  19. S03E19Central American Assignment—
  20. S03E20Kidnap—
  21. S03E21Historical Society—
  22. S03E22Hit and Run—
  23. S03E23New Member—
  24. S03E24Dead Man—
  25. S03E25Missing—
  26. S03E26Commie Photo—
  27. S03E27Airman—
  28. S03E28Radioactive—
  29. S03E29Detectoscope—
  30. S03E30The Fiancee—
  31. S03E31Public Idol—
  32. S03E32Dynamite—
  33. S03E33Legation—
  34. S03E34Discredit Police—
  35. S03E35Counterspy's Wife—
  36. S03E36Heart Attack—
  37. S03E37Eva Purged—
  38. S03E38Student Contest—
  39. S03E39Commie Son—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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