The Trial



Good morning, Mr. Briggs.  Josef Varsh, public prosecutor and head of his country's secret police, is one of the most dangerous men in Eastern Europe.  He heads the political faction which wants to heat up the Cold War.   Opposed to himare those who favor coexistence, led by Anton Kudnov, a deputy premier.  Varsh now plans to stir up feeling against the United States by arresting and charging some innocent American with a serious crime, and then staging a propoganda   show trial for the world.  He plans to use this to gain absolute power for himself.  Should Varsh succeed, not only will the victim lose his freedom and possibly his life, but the international peace will be threatened.  Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to stop Varsh and so discredit him that he will never again be a political threat.  As always, should you or any of your IM Force be caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions.  This recording will decompose in five seconds.  Good luck, Dan.


Original Airdate: 1/28/67

Written by: Laurence Heath

Produced by: Joseph Gantman

Directed by: Lewis Allen

Guest Stars:
Carroll O'Connor as Josef Varsh
David Opatoshu as Deputy Premier Anton Kudnov
Michael Strong as Barsky
Gail Kobe as Lisa Goren
Don Keefer as Zubin
Ivan Triesault as Platinov
Paul Lukather as Moisev