The Adventurer (1972)

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The Adventurer (1972)

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Jun 29, 2023

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Episode 343 is The Adventurer (1972)
"Miss Me Once, Miss Me Twice and Miss Me Once Again"
The Adventurer "Gene Bradley" (Gene Barry) plays the most dangerous role of his career...as stand-in for a potential murder victim.

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Jun 29, 2023

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The Adventurer (1972)

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