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A Mexican Standoff

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A Mexican Standoff

Shortly after George Adams, a small-town Nebraska mailman, is named“ Mr. Good Citizen, USA” in a syndicated article, he and his wife, Martha, start getting more mail than George can deliver. In one letter, an anonymous admirer invites the couple on a Mexican vacation. It seems like a dream come true, until the Adamses meet their benefactor in Mexico City and George recognizes his face: it is from the “Ten Most Wanted” list on the post office’s bulletin board.

52m 34s · Mystery · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Cast & Crew

Catherine ByersActor
Joe SilverActor
Robert DrydenActor
Sam GrayActor
Himan BrownProducer
Ian MartinWriter

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“A Mexican Standoff.” CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Radio broadcast, May 24, 1976. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/cbs-radio-mystery-theater/episodes/a-mexican-standoff.

Frequently asked questions

When was “A Mexican Standoff” broadcast?“A Mexican Standoff” was broadcast on May 24, 1976 as an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
What is “A Mexican Standoff” about?Shortly after George Adams, a small-town Nebraska mailman, is named“ Mr. Good Citizen, USA” in a syndicated article, he and his wife, Martha, start getting more mail than George can deliver. In one letter, an anonymous admirer invites the couple on a Mexican vacation. It seems like a dream come true, until the Adamses meet their benefactor in Mexico City and George recognizes his face: it is from the “Ten Most Wanted” list on the post office’s bulletin board.
What radio series is “A Mexican Standoff” from?“A Mexican Standoff” is an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
Who appeared in “A Mexican Standoff”?The cast includes Catherine Byers, Joe Silver, Robert Dryden, and Sam Gray.
How long is “A Mexican Standoff”?The recording runs about 53 minutes.
Can I listen to “A Mexican Standoff”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “A Mexican Standoff” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "A Mexican Standoff."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Monday, May 24, 1976 at 10:07PM on CBS Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 10:07PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on CBS Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Mystery, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 52:34.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1970s.