Prime-time network TV listings for Wednesday April 25, 1973:
Program details:
| [CBS 8:00] The Forbidden Desert Of The Danakil [special]
Documentary about an expedition into the Northeastern Ethiopian desert by Wilfred Thesiger, British explorer who became the first non-native to cross the blistering volcanic region. His mission was to solve the mystery of the disappearing River Awash which is some 200 feet below sea level. Thesiger and his party had to contend with temperatures as high as 148 degrees as well as Afar natives, who distrust any invaders of their territory. David Niven narrates.
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| [ABC 8:00] The Paul Lynde Show [Reg]: No Nudes Is Good Nudes
Season 1, episode 4 W: Bob Fisher, Arthur Marx D: William Asher With Arthur O'Connell (Mayor), Allen Jenkins (Stagehand). Paul Simms, determined to close down a nude stage production despite opposition from his boss and the mayor, is embarrassed to learn his son-in-law has accepted a role in the show. (Repeat program, originally aired 10/4/1972)
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| [NBC 8:00] Adam-12 [Reg]: The Chaser
Season 5, episode 11 W: Leo Gordon D: Dennis Donnelly With Bruce Gordon (Mike Dehner), Marie Windsor (Jenny), Burt Mustin (Mr. Reardon), Sandra Gould (Woman), Hilly Hicks (Timmy Colton), Chris Graham (Wally Lembeck), Gary Van Ormand (Harold Farrow). Officers Malloy and Reed, aided by a tip from a waitress, question a private investigator who outsmarts himself. (Repeat program, originally aired 12/6/1972)
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| [ABC 8:30] Movie: Intermezzo (1939)
W: George O'Neil D: Gregory Ratoff With Ingrid Bergman, Leslie Howard, Edna Best, John Halliday, Cecil Kellaway, Enid Bennett, Ann E. Todd. A famed violinist, a married man, falls in love with his protege. The film marked Miss Bergman's first English-speaking role.
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| [NBC 8:30] TV Movie: The Going Up Of David Lev (1971)
W: Ephraim Kishon D: James F. Collier With Topol, Claire Bloom, Melvyn Douglas, Brandon Cruz, Oded Teomi, Gideon Edon, Samuel Segal, Galiah Topol, Rhoda Foyer. An original drama salutes the 25th anniversary of Israel. The countryside of Israel and two of its cities -- Tel Aviv and Jerusalem -- forms the background of a story about an outgoing taxi driver who helps a youth seek an answer to the death of his father, an American who was killed while aiding the Israelis during final stages of the Six Day War.
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| [CBS 9:00] Medical Center [Reg]: Tico Taco, M.D.
Season 4, episode 9 W: Karl Tunberg D: Vincent Sherman With Gilbert Roland (Mondragon), Priscilla Garcia (Elisa), George Chakiris (Dr. John Martins), Rosa Turich (Housekeeper), Carmen Zapata (Senora Esquival), Alfonso Tafoya (Neighbor). A young doctor and a faith healer are called to treat an elderly Mexican woman who believes her illness is caused by an evil spirit. (Repeat program, originally aired 11/8/1972)
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| [CBS 10:00] Cannon [Reg]: Bitter Legion
Season 2, episode 3 W: George Bellak D: Michael O'Herlihy With Irene Tsu (Yvonne Rowan), Scott Hyland (Doug Rowan), Lloyd Bochner (Ambrose), Micky Dolenz (Cappy), Jim Watkins (Buddy Loomis). Frank Cannon comes to the aid of an appealing Vietnamese bride who is about to be deported because she can't locate her American husband. (Repeat program, originally aired 9/27/1972)
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| [ABC 10:00] In The Matter Of Watergate
Howard K. Smith examines and reviews the history and recent developments in the 1972 Watergate break-in and burglarizing attempt. A special report features up to the minute interviews with principals involved in the incident, and the effect of the scandal on the Nixon administration is weighed.
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| [NBC 10:00] Search [Reg]: Live Men Tell Tales
Season 1, episode 5 W: Irv Pearlberg D: Marc Daniels With Torin Thatcher (Stonestreet), Louise Sorel (Magda Reiner), Leslie Charleson (Nancy Kubica). Agent Bianco must find the mystery man maneuvering to consolidate and take over international crime. (Repeat program, originally aired 10/11/1972)
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