Straightaway is a 26-week half-hour adventure/drama television series which aired on ABC during the 1961–1962 season – the story of two young men who operate a garage and engage in auto racing. John Ashley and Brian Kelly played race car designers Clipper Hamilton and Scott Ross, respectively. Scott designs the vehicles, and Clipper is the mechanic. Asa Maynor was cast in four episodes as Dixie. Most episodes center on the clients who bring a race car to the Straightaway Garage. The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers”, but the title had to be altered because of sponsor problems. Straightaway ran at 7:30 Eastern on Fridays opposite CBS’s Rawhide with Clint Eastwood and Eric Fleming. Straightaway was moved to Wednesdays effective January 10, 1962, for the remainder of its brief run.
The Leather Dollar
Oct 6, 1961
Scott and Clipper agree to sponsor a young boxer.
The Tin Caesar
Oct 13, 1961
A story about a corrupt small town sheriff.
The Nobles Oblige
Oct 20, 1961
No description available.
Heat Wave
Oct 27, 1961
No description available.
Die Laughing
Nov 3, 1961
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The Heist
Nov 10, 1961
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The Stranger
Nov 17, 1961
No description available.
The Racer and the Lady
Nov 24, 1961
No description available.
Pledge a Nightmare
Dec 1, 1961
No description available.
The Sportscar Breed
Dec 8, 1961
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A Toast to Yesterday
Dec 15, 1961
No description available.
Troubleshooter
Dec 22, 1961
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The Bribe
Dec 29, 1961
No description available.
Last Chance
Jan 10, 1962
No description available.
A Moment in the Sun
Jan 17, 1962
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The Drag Strip
Jan 24, 1962
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Crossroad
Jan 31, 1962
No description available.
Sounds of Fury
Feb 7, 1962
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Escape From Darkness
Feb 14, 1962
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Tiger By the Tail
Feb 21, 1962
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The Ledge
Feb 28, 1962
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The Longest Night
Mar 7, 1962
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Full Circle
Mar 14, 1962
No description available.
The Craziest Race in the Town
Mar 21, 1962
No description available.
To Climb Hills
Mar 14, 1962
No description available.
The Hoax
Apr 4, 1962
No description available.
