Story Parade specialized in adaptations of modern novels. It was broadcast on June 5, 1964 and repeated on August 28, 1964. The teleplay was by Terry Nation (who invented "Blake's 7" and the Daleks in Dr. Who), and Elijah Baley was played by the late Peter Cushing. It also starred John Carson John Carson as R. Daneel Olivaw and Kenneth J. Warren. The master tapes of the program were erased, however a few clips from the production have turned up in various documentaries about Isaac Asimov's work.
Story Parade (Season 1)
Condemned to Acquital (Episode 1)
Writer: Stanley Miller
Air date: 1964-04-24
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Anatol Stiller has escaped from his old self and pretends to be different in every way. He is thrown into prison, but eventually admits his real identity. Forced back into his old ways, he causes the unhappiness and death of his wife.
The Elephant You Gave Me (Episode 2)
Writer: Alun Richards
Air date: 1964-05-01
Runtime: 25 min
A Kiss Before Dying (Episode 3)
Writer: Ira Levin
Air date: 1964-05-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Bud has already killed one of the Kingship sisters, when she inconveniently found herself pregnant before he could marry her. But her sibling, who has never met him, is just as rich, and just as susceptible.
Mr. Byculla (Episode 4)
Writer: Leon Griffiths
Air date: 1964-05-15
Runtime: 25 min
Not for Every Eye (Episode 5)
Writer: Gérard Bessette
Air date: 1964-05-22
Runtime: 25 min
The Man Who Won the Pools (Episode 6)
Writer: William Emms
Air date: 1964-05-29
Runtime: 25 min
The Caves of Steel (Episode 7)
Writer: Terry Nation
Air date: 1964-06-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In the future New York City, the Deputy Commissioner of Police is assisted by a robot detective in solving the murder of a scientist.
Brake Pedal Down (Episode 8)
Writer: John Bratby
Air date: 1964-06-12
Runtime: 25 min
Shadow of Guilt (Episode 9)
Writer: Hugh Wheeler
Air date: 1964-06-19
Runtime: 25 min
A Triple Irish (Episode 10)
Writer: Hugh Leonard
Air date: 1964-06-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adaptation of three Irish stories: The Cheap Jack, One True Friend, Unholy Living and Half Dying
A Travelling Woman (Episode 11)
Writer: Jeremy Paul
Air date: 1964-07-03
Runtime: 60 min
The Harp in the South (Episode 12)
Writer: Ruth Park
Air date: 1964-07-10
Runtime: 60 min
The Little White God (Episode 13)
Writer: Edwin Brock
Air date: 1964-07-17
Runtime: 60 min
A Dragon to Kill (Episode 14)
Writer: Kenneth MacKenzie
Air date: 1964-07-24
Runtime: 60 min
The Bender (Episode 15)
Writer: Jeremy Paul
Air date: 1964-07-31
Runtime: 60 min
The Flaw in the Crystal (Episode 16)
Writer: Philip Broadley
Air date: 1964-08-07
Runtime: 60 min
Bargains at Special Prices (Episode 17)
Writer: Alan R. Clark
Air date: 1964-08-14
Runtime: 60 min
The Unknown Citizen (Episode 18)
Writer: Philip Broadley
Air date: 1964-08-21
Runtime: 60 min
Seasons
Episodes 18
Episodes 6