Biff Baker U.S.A.

Nov 6, 1952

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.

Nov 13, 1952

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.

Nov 20, 1952

Nov 27, 1952

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.

Dec 4, 1952

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

Dec 11, 1952

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.

Dec 18, 1952

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.

Dec 25, 1952

Jan 1, 1953

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

Jan 8, 1953

Jan 15, 1953

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.

Jan 22, 1953

Jan 29, 1953

Feb 5, 1953

Feb 12, 1953

Feb 19, 1953

Feb 26, 1953

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.

Mar 5, 1953

Mar 12, 1953

Mar 19, 1953

Mar 26, 1953

Oct 21, 1954

An old friend of the Bakers is accused of being a spy in French Algiers. Biff and Louise head to the Northern Africa territory to see is they can help their pal in clearing his reputation.

Oct 28, 1954

Biff heads to Pakistan to help locate a missing sacred idol. While there a case of plague breaks leaving Louise worried about her husband's health amidst an epidemic.

Nov 4, 1954

Nov 11, 1954

The Bakers find themselves in a predicament when they can't leave Turkey after martial law is declared. The couple must use ingenuity to get across the border.

Nov 18, 1954