Richard Basehart

Entered film by way of Broadway in 1947, making his mark in the gritty "He Walked by Night" (1948) and proving his versatility in several international productions, notably Federico Fellini's poignant masterpiece "La Strada" (1954). He garnered secondary fame as the star of the Irwin Allen-produced "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (ABC, 1964-1968), playing a subamire captain. Basehart's second wife was actress Valentina Cortese.

Columbo · S2, E4

Dagger of the Mind

On a visit to Scotland Yard in London, Columbo attempts to uncover the truth about a suspicious death during a production of `Macbeth'.
Knight Rider · S1, E1

KITTnap

A dying millionaire (Richard Basehart) rescues a badly wounded undercover police officer and gives him a new identity.
The Twilight Zone · S5, E9

Probe 7, Over and Out

After a hydrogen war has devastated the planet, there are only two survivors left - a man named Adam, and a woman called Eve.
How the West Was Won · S2, E3

Interlude

Luke joins a band of Confederates; a chief makes a sacrifice for his tribe.
How the West Was Won · S2, E2

Mormon Story

A Russian dies after a treaty is violated; a polygamist proposes to Laura.
How the West Was Won · S2, E4

Orville Gant

Luke tries to prevent a robbery; Zeb meets an old love; bees sting Jessie.

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