Scene of the Crime

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Scene of the Crime

1985- 1985

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.0(2 votes)

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Crime

Overview

Suspense anthology series hosted by Orson Welles who asks the audience to solve the crime presented in the first part of each episode. The second part is a separate horror or thriller story with a twist.

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2 members

Directing

Orson Welles

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Acting

Alan Thicke

Craig Spears

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