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Ghost Story•Season 1•Episode 1

The Dead We Leave Behind

6.8/10 · 194 votesSep 15, 197260 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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When Ranger Elliot Brent's pretty young wife Joanna complains of boredom, he buys her a television set. Unfortunately, she starts spending all of her time watching television, to the neglect of her household chores. One day, during an argument, Elliot accidentally kills Joanna. He buries

Directed byPaul Stanley
Written byRobert Specht

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes22

Crew5

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Robert Specht

Writer

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Paul Stanley

Director

Billy Goldenberg

Billy Goldenberg

Original Music Composer

Wilmer Butler

Wilmer Butler

Director of Photography

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Fred Baratta

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Dead We Leave Behind" is episode 1 of Ghost Story season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 194 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Paul Stanley and written by Robert Specht, it aired on September 15, 1972.