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The Eye of the Idol

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The Eye of the Idol

A gambling addict loses all his money and his girlfriend when his luck turns sour. His guardian angel gives him a magical charm called the Eye of the Idol that helps him win every bet. But even though he keeps winning, the man feels empty inside because his victories don't mean anything anymore.

58m 35s · Mystery · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

Cast & Crew

Earl HammondActor
Roberta MaxwellActor
Tony RobertsActor
Himan BrownProducer
Sam DannWriter

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“The Eye of the Idol.” CBS Radio Mystery Theater. Radio broadcast, July 20, 1981. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/cbs-radio-mystery-theater/episodes/the-eye-of-the-idol.

Frequently asked questions

When was “The Eye of the Idol” broadcast?“The Eye of the Idol” was broadcast on July 20, 1981 as an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
What is “The Eye of the Idol” about?A gambling addict loses all his money and his girlfriend when his luck turns sour. His guardian angel gives him a magical charm called the Eye of the Idol that helps him win every bet. But even though he keeps winning, the man feels empty inside because his victories don't mean anything anymore.
What radio series is “The Eye of the Idol” from?“The Eye of the Idol” is an episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.
Who appeared in “The Eye of the Idol”?The cast includes Earl Hammond, Roberta Maxwell, and Tony Roberts.
How long is “The Eye of the Idol”?The recording runs about 59 minutes.
Can I listen to “The Eye of the Idol”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “The Eye of the Idol” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "The Eye of the Idol."
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, July 20, 1981 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 58:35.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1980s.