Old Time Radio Mysteries

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Photographer's Card

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:59:26 -0500

Rick is on the sidewalk going to his office, when a small guy with a camera steps out of the crowd and says "Hey you, hold it". He takes a picture and says "There you are, sir. Have a snapshot of yourself going down the great white way". Rick says "Look, thanks, bub, but I...." The photographer says "Just send in this card with your name and address". Rick says "Thank you, but I ...." The photographer says "Mr. Diamond, please. You don't know me, but I know you. You used to be a cop, but now you're a private cop. I came to your office, but I was too early". Rick says "What is this?" Photographer says "Please, you got to take this card. I think I'm being tailed. Here, take it. I'll phone you later". A few minutes later, Rick walks into his office, and the phone is ringing. He picks up the receiver and says "Diamond Detective Agency. Mary had a little lamb. She hit it with a stick. She could've gotten twenty years, but instead she came to Rick". Helen laughs and asks "Did you just get in?" He says "Yeah". She says "Kind of late isn't it? Last night, were you working on a case?" Rick says "Half a case". Helen asks "Were you alone?" Rick says "The funniest thing happened to me on the way to the office this morning". Helen says "Last night, were you alone?" Rick laughs and says "Relax honey, I was with Walt. We played poker. If you don't believe me, stop in at the Fifth Precinct. Walt hired a voodoo witch doctor to shrink his head back to normal". Helen says "All right. Now, what happened to you on the way to the office?" Rick tells her about the photographer taking his picture and giving him a card. Helen asks "What's on the card? Rick says "Oh, nothing much. It's got a place here for your name and address. Wait a minute ... there's something stuck in the middle of the card. I didn't see it before". Helen says "What is it?". Rick says "It's a negative. A small negative. It's too small to make out what it is". Helen says "Hold it up to the light". Rick says "I am. It just looks like a bunch of people on the street".

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Ghosts Don't Die in Bed

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:43:04 -0500

Barrie Craig was in his office on Madison Avenue when the telephone rang. he picks up the receiver and says "Barrie Craig speaking". The voice on the line says "Barrie, this is Mark Reed". Barrie says "Mark, I haven't heard from you in a ...." Mark says "Listen, I don't have much time. Can you get down here, right away?" Barrie asks "Get down where?" Mark says "My house. The old Tower House, right outside Dorning. That's upstate". Barrie says "Well, I've driven through Dorning". Mark says "Don't drive. There's a train at midnight. It's faster". Barrie asks "What's my hurry?" Mark says "Take that train tonight. Please, Barrie". He asks "But, why?" Mark says "I can't say anymore, so long" and hangs up the phone. Barrie says "Mark, Mark?, hmmm". Barrie knew Mark for quite a few years, and he didn't seem to be the imaginative type. Later that night, before getting onboard the train, Barrie asks the conductor "How long before we get to Dorning?" The conductor says "An hour, or so". Barrie says "The train's kind of empty". Conductor says "Not many people on the late run. Makes it nice and quiet". Barrie says "And dull". Conductor says "The observation platform back of the train gives you a better view". Barrie says "Of nothing". Conductor says "Oh, I wouldn't say that. There's a blonde girl been there ever since we pulled out of the city. I ain't trying to promote romance, but I'm a little worried about her". Barrie asks "Why?" Conductor says "The way she looked, frightened sort of. She's actually stayed out there all alone for hours now". Barrie says "Maybe I'll go back and see if the moon looks the same from the observation platform". Conductor says "Well, I think that might be a good idea, only uh one thing I maybe ought to tell you". Barrie asks "What's that?" Conductor says "She was carrying her ticket in her handbag. When she opened it to get the ticket, I noticed she was carrying something else in that handbag". Barrie asks "What?" Conductor says "A gun".

CBS Radio Mystery Theater - The Only Blood

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:53:41 -0500

In an east coast city, Anthony Boda, an immigrant shoemaker and store owner, is eating dinner on a Thursday evening. His wife says "You're not hungry, Anthony?" He says "Yes, I'm really very hungry". She says "But, you haven't eaten a bite". Anthony says "I was just thinking". She asks "About what?" He says "Well, I'm not sure". His wife says "Uh, look, you always tell me later. Well, this time tell me sooner". Anthony says "Ten dollars is missing". His wife says "Ten dollars? How is that possible?" Anthony says "Well, you know, thanks to our son Lewis, we now have a cash register in the store". She says "I was always opposed to it". Anthony says "Our boy is right. It's the modern way". His wife says "But when you kept the money in a drawer, nothing was ever...." Anthony says "When we kept the money in a drawer, we never knew. How could we tell? This way. Every time you take in money, it prints on a paper. At the end of the day, the paper tells you how much money you should have". His wife says Oh, well then perhaps the paper is wrong". Anthony says "It's not possible. Now, what troubles me is it's always ten dollars". His wife asks "What do you mean always?" Anthony says "Well, not only is it always ten dollars, but it's always missing on a Friday night". His wife says "I tell you, it's that machine". Anthony says "Well, it's happened for the last six weeks. Could it be that Louis....?" His wife says "Oh, no. Your own son?" Anthony says "I don't know what to think". His wife says "Throw out that machine". The next day, about noon, Anthony says "Go have your lunch, Louis". He says "Pop, I promised the lady she could have her shoes at 1:00 o'clock". Anthony says "No, I'll finish for you. Go. Mama doesn't like it when anybody's late to eat". As Louis is leaving, he meets a man coming into the store. The man says "Hello, Louie". Louis says "Uh, what, what can I do for you, Chuck?" He says "You got to hand over a fin". Louis says "Um, listen, will you talk about this later?" Chuck says "What, later? I'm here now. Get it up". Anthony asks "Who is this man? What does he want?" Chuck says "Introduce me to your old man, Louie. The association likes to know all it's customers".

The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - Adventure in Zaqaziq

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:13:06 -0500

Captain Sam Sabaya stops by the Cafe Tambourine for a visit. He says "Well, Rocky, I see you have found a cool place under the ceiling fan". Rocky says "Hi, Sam. Now, what brings the pride of the Cairo police force to the Tambourine?" Sam says "Need I have a reason?" Rocky laughs and says "Of course not. Have a chair". Sam says "Thank you, just for a moment. Uh, I see the Nile rises well". Rocky says "That's interesting. What else is on your mind?" Sam says "Oh, it is only that I have not seen you in many days. A strange calm seems to have settled over your life". Rocky says "I'd say that's your good luck". Sam says "Perhaps, however for one such as you who thrives on excitement and adventure, life must have become a bit restive, shall we say". Rocky says "Shall we? I hadn't noticed". Sam says "Oh, incidentally, your bartender Chris handles things quite capably here should you be away". Rocky says "All right, Sam. What's it about?" Sam says "I'm merely wondering if for once you would be interested in an adventure, only for adventure sake". Rocky asks "What do you got in mind?" Sam says "A great deal, Jordan. Now, about this prospective adventure, does it interest you?" Rocky says "It might". Sam says "I thought it would. Come with me". Rocky accompanied Sam in his limousine to an the internal security building in the government center. Once inside, Sam he picked an office door that said Paladi Bey. Going inside, Sam introduced Rocky to a chubby man behind the desk. As they sat down, the Bey looks Rocky over carefully and says "Well, captain, this man is desert wise?" Sam says "He is". The Bey says "This man knows little fear?" Sam says "Such is my observation". The Bey says "Good, Mr. Jordan. What I am about to say is confidential. If you are interested, excellent. If not, that is your prerogative. But nothing is to be repeated after you leave here. You understand?" Rocky says "Only that much, so far". Bey says "Very well. Our problem is one of robbery, not of money, sir, but of valuable medical supplies. You can help us".

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Earl Chadwick Matter

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:06:20 -0500

Johnny Dollar meets with Leland Scott, Chief Adjuster for the Tri-State Life Insurance Company at their office in Hartford. Leland says "The man has been seen alive, Dollar. I never was satisfied that he was dead. His boat, a small cruiser, was found wrecked, but his body was never found". Johnny asks "How long ago was that?" Leland says "A little over four years ago. He was declared dead two years later in the appellate court and we were forced to meet the claim of his widow". As they walk into his office, Leland says "Here's the lady that saw and spoke to him. This is Mrs. Marshall". After the introductions, Leland says "Now, I want you to tell Mr. Dollar what you told me, Mrs. Marshall, if you will". Mrs. Marshall says "Well, my husband and I had been in Bermuda for three days ...." Leland says "Mrs. Marshall, explain that you knew Earl Chadwick before". She says "Oh, yes. We knew him not too well, thank Heaven, but well enough be pointed out as friends of that embezzler". Johnny says "Embezzler, Mrs. Marshall?" Leland says "Oh yes. He worked at the Monticello Loan Company in New York City. Thirty thousand dollars disappeared at the same time he did. The police theory was that he wrecked his boat while attempting to leave with the money. Uh, now, Mrs. Marshall, how you happen to see him?" Mrs. Marshall says "We've been there three days, and that night we went to this nightclub in Hamilton, slumming so to speak. It's called the Port of Castile on the waterfront. It's been a number of years, mind you, and Chadwick was much thinner, but I recognized him. He was seated with some sailors. I said to my husband, Jerome "Doesn't that look like Earl Chadwick?" Leland says "And then you spoke to him?" Mrs. Marshall says "What else could I do? I was dying of curiosity. When he got up to me, I asked him "Aren't you Earl Chadwick?" He denied it of course, but being that close, I am positive that it was". Johnny asks "What did he say? Did he give you a name?" She says "No, but I found out later he was using the name George Brewster".

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Silver Candlestick Murder Case

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:15:21 -0500

About 9 o'clock at night, in the dimly lit drawing room of an old mansion on New York's upper 5th Avenue, a rather shabbily dressed young man has been pacing the room. Suddenly he notices a photograph on the mahogany desk. Quickly, he walks toward it. In stunned bewilderment, he says "Great Scott! It can't be, but it is. This photograph, it's fantastic. I've got to get out of here. I was a fool to have come ...." Just then, the young man sees someone standing beside him. He says "Oh, I beg your pardon. I didn't see anyone come in. What are you doing with that silver candlestick? Oh, you struck me! No, no, don't...." The next day, a young lady pays a visit to Mr. Keen's office. She says "Mr. Keen, name is Mrs. Grace Denning. I need your help most desperately". Keen says "Please sit down, Mrs. Denning" She says "Thank you. Mr. Keen, I know you're a famous murder investigator and also that you trace people who are missing". Keen says "Yes". Grace says "I want you to find my husband, Neil. He has disappeared and I'm so terribly frightened". Keen asks "How long has your husband been missing, Mrs. Denning?" She says "Only since yesterday, Mr. Keen, but I know something dreadful has happened to him. Neil is an actor, but acting jobs are scarce, so he's been working as a model for artists and photographers to get money. Well yesterday, he received a telephone call. As I came into the room, I overheard Neil say "I'm not going through with it. It's too dangerous, much too dangerous". Then, there was a long pause, and he says "Very well, then. I need the money. I'll be there". He wrote down an address and hung up the receiver". Keen asks "Did you question your husband about the phone call?" Grace says "Oh yes, but he was very nervous and evasive. He told me he was going out to pose for a photographer and wouldn't be home until late. Mr. Keen, that was almost twenty four hours ago and he hasn't returned".

Official Detective - Drunk Accused of Murder

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:02:30 -0500

One night last week, a married couple named Vivian and Lester Abel were entertaining a fellow named Joe Price. Lester had known Joe only for about two weeks as an acquaintance through his employment. After dinner that night, Joe was working on his seventh highball and becoming loud, obnoxious, and very drunk. He was slurring his words and attempting to tell Lester and Vivian a story about his last place of employment. Joe says "So, my boss said to me, "Look Price, if you don't follow orders around here, this company don't need you no longer". Well, what do you think I said?" Lester says "I haven't any idea". Joe says "What about you, Mrs. Abel?" Vivian says "I don't know, Mr. Price". Joe says "Well, I said, look here, fathead, if the company don't need Joe Price, then Joe Price don't need the company, then I hauled off and smashed him in the jaw". Joe then throws his highball glass on the floor, breaking it. Vivian says "Mr. Price!" Lester says "Hey! Watch it, will you, Price?" Joe says "I got a little too strenuous, huh?" Vivian says "I'll get the dust pan and clean up that broken glass". Joe says "Hey wait a second, Vivian. Let your husband clean up that glass. You don't want to cut those pretty little hands, do you?" Vivian says "Look, Mr. Price ...." Joe says "Ah, honey, I been wanting a couple of minutes alone with you". Lester says "Let go of Vivian's hand!" Joe says "Hey, who are you trying to push around?" Lester says "You're drunk, Price. I think you better go home and go to bed". Vivian says "Lester is right. You better go now". Joe says "Okay, beautiful, anything you say". Lester says "That's enough, Price. Beat it". Joe says "Hey, are you looking for trouble? If you are, I'm ready". Lester says "Put that gun back in your pocket!" Joe says "Okay, okay, just you better watch it". Joe finally leaves. A few minutes later, as Vivian is cleaning up the glass and Lester is upstairs getting ready for bed, the doorbell rings. Vivian says "Lester, are you in bed? There's somebody at the front door. Oh, I'll see who it is". Suddenly, shots rang out!"

This Is Your FBI - Murder on the Range

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:52:19 -0500

In a roadside diner located on a seldom used Montana highway, Betty Adams, wife of the proprietor, Jack Adams, is just handing a check to her lone customer. She says "Here you are. It comes to 40 cents". The customer says "Here's a half a buck, Mrs. Adams. Keep the change". Betty says "Thanks, good night". From the backroom, Jack says "Betty?" She says "Yeah?" Jack asks "Did that fellow leave?" She says "Mmm-hmm". Jack says "Think maybe we should close up?" Betty says "I think we never should have opened". Jack says "Oh now, Betty please don't start nagging". Betty says "I ain't nagging, I mean business". Jack says "What are you talking about?" Betty says "I'm fed up with this place. Fed right up to here. I mean it. Either you take me back east, or I'm going by myself". Jack says "But we can't leave here now. All we've got in the world is tied up in this place". Betty says "Then, sell it". Jack says "Sell it? You could hardly give it away since the new road bypassed it". Betty says "Then, let's walk out on it". Jack says "Are you kidding?" Betty says "We'll find out if I'm kidding. If you don't .... " Jack says "Wait a minute. You seem to have forgotten the main reason why we came out here". Betty says "I know, I know, you've done a stretch and you wanted to start all over again, on the square. Don't wave that flag again". Jack says "But, honey...." Betty says "You could have started all over back east". Jack says "Then why'd you come out here with me?" Betty says "Because I fell for that picture folder talk of yours. From now on, when I get the bite to see a little scenery, I'll stick a quarter in the Trans-Lux and get ten minutes worth of travel off". Jack says "Betty, you've got to ...." At that moment, a man walks into the diner. Betty says "Yes, sir?" The man says "Hello, Jack". Jack says "Huh? .... Marty?". He says "That's right". Jack asks "Where'd you come from?" Marty says "Just passing by. Thought I'd drop in. Is this the bride?" Jack says "Yeah. Betty, I want you to meet a guy I used to know from back east. This is Marty Williams".

Confession - The Martin Everett Case

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:38:56 -0500

Martin Everett, college student, and his father, an Associate Professor of English Literature at the local college, are discussing Martin's attempt at an essay. His father says "That is shoddy work, Martin. You'll have to rewrite it". Martin says "Look, Pop. It's late, and I'm tired". Father says "It's not even nine o'clock". Martin says "I'm beat, Pop. I'm not what you want me to be". Father says "You were when you won the scholarship". Martin says "I'm sick of learning. It's not for me. It's never been for me, it's for you. I can't live success for you. I want to be free to be an ordinary guy, just once, free from these stinking books. I'm not a scholar. I'm not great". Father says "You have talent". Martin says "I got nothing". Father says "You'll not speak to me like that". Martin pauses for a few seconds, then says "I'm sorry. I feel sick". Father says "You fix this essay". Martin says "Sure, give it here". He then proceeds to tear it up and says "No, not tonight. Tonight, I'm going to walk and breathe some clean air and be myself. Forget it!" Martin starts going toward the front door. His father says "Martin .... Martin!" He says "Please, Pop, for one night, will you try to understand?" Martin then slams the door as he goes out. He keeps walking, eventually ending up in a crummy part of town. Just then, he realizes that someone is following him. Looking over his shoulder, Martin catches a look at him. He is kind of young, about the same age and build. Martin starts walking faster and tries to shake him off, but he cannot. He starts to feel scared, so he ducks into drugstore. The girl at the counter says "The druggist is in the back". Martin says "I just want a drink, a root beer". The girl says "Sorry, the fountain's closed. Are you expecting someone?" Martin says "No". The girl says 'Well, I guess there's no harm in giving you a root beer". Martin says "Thanks. Could I have it over there in a booth?" She says "Sure, here you are". The follower walks up to him and says "Martin Everett?" Martin says "Yeah, you were following me". The follower says "Easy, kid, easy. My name's Wally".

Jeff Regan, Investigator - They've Got More Than Coffee in Brazil

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:14:34 -0500

On Monday evening, Jeff is at home. His boss, Anthony J. Lyon knocks on his door. Jeff opens it, and Lyon says "Jeffery, I'm glad I've found you in. I'm just on my way home from the office". Jeff says "You could have kept on going. I'm out of bourbon". Lyon says "Oh now, Jeffery, I didn't come by just for that. You got anything else?" Jeff says "Nope". Lyon says "All right. As a matter of fact. I want your advice". Jeff says "Cut out starches and get some exercise. What else?" Lyon says "What would you do if you traveled ten thousand miles just to see your sister, and then couldn't find her?" Jeff says "I'd give up the search". Lyon says "Why?" Jeff says "I haven't got a sister". Lyon says "That's not what I'm talking about. You'd go to Missing Persons, wouldn't you? But if you knew your family in a foreign country would become greatly alarmed at this sort of notoriety, you'd look for your sister in another way. You'd hire a good private detective, right?" Jeff says "Come on, Fatso, get to the point". Lyon says "We have a new client named Irene Santino. She's from Brazil, and has a real fine family. She's engaged the Lyon Detective Bureau to locate her younger sister, Carmen". Jeff says "I'm no Saint Bernard". Lyon says "You'll do until I can feed one. Oh, I know you've been working hard lately, but Jeffrey, this is one of those occasions when I'm proud to be a part of our profession. We have an opportunity to help a young lady in desperate straits and at the same time secure goodwill from South America". Jeff says "Ever hear of the state department?" Lyon says "Of course I have, but they can't do it all alone. It's up to individual citizens to take responsibility, too". Jeff says "And that's the only reason you want me to find her sister?" Lyon says "Absolutely. Now, Miss Santino is at this address. Go see her and comfort her, and let her know the Lyon Detective Bureau and the United States will do everything possible to locate her lost sister". Jeff asks "Is that all?" Lyon says "That's enough". Jeff asks "What did she pay you?" Lyon says "Two hundred dollars".

The Epic Casebook - Death has no Pane

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:12:20 -0500

London was experiencing a heat wave when Inspector Carr received a telephone call from Operations saying that the services of the Murder Squad were required. The Sergeant at Operations says "This has just come from the 27 Langley Street, Surbiton, sir. A man was found with shots through the head". Carr says "Oh dear, it never stops, does it. What was his name, and who found him?" The sergeant says "The dead man's name was Derrick Baddley, sir. He was well known to Surbiton. A man that was highly thought of in the district. He was found dead by his wife. She telephoned Control at exactly 8:22 AM". Carr asks "What time is it now?" Sergeant says 8:27 AM". Carr says "Exactly five minutes ago. Fair enough, did she phone the local boys or emergency?" Sergeant says "The locals, sir, not 999". Carr asks "I wonder how you managed to get the man's identity so soon?" Sergeant says "Yes, sir, since she called the local station, who got in touch with Control immediately, they've sent down their own man, sir". Carr asks "What do you mean by their "own man"? Sergeant says "Their own doctor, sir, a surgeon named Dr. Sampson". Carr says "All right, well get through to Surbiton and tell them I'm on my way. And my compliments to this Dr. Sampson. I'd be glad if he stays with the body until I arrive". Shorty, Carr arrives at 27 Langley Street, and meets Sergeant Woods. Carr asks "Do you have many murders in Surbiton?" Woods says "This is the first one in five years, sir. I knew Mr. Baddley very well, nicest gentleman you could wish to meet". Carr says "No doubt about his being dead, I suppose". Woods says "Not at all, sir, as you'll see when you get inside. The bullet went right through the poor gentleman's head and right through the window", Carr says "The window, sergeant?" Woods says "Yes, sir, as a matter of fact two shots were fired. It looks as though the killer missed the first time". Carr says "Two shots, you said". Woods says "Yes, sir, there's a distinct hole on the lower window and there's another hole where the bullet went through the upper window pane".

Twilight Zone - The Rip Van Winkle Caper

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:54:12 -0500

Two federal agents, Olsen and Mark, are guarding a shipment of gold on a train headed to Fort Knox. The train is currently crossing Death Valley in eastern California. Agent Mark has decided that he will enjoy this long ride. The steward asks "Another whiskey sour, sir?" Mark says "Yes, make it a double". The steward says "Coming right up. And you, sir?" Olsen says "No, thanks". The steward says "Very good". Mark says "What's the matter, Olsen? Are you on the wagon?" Olsen says "It puts me to sleep". Mark says "What's wrong with that? It makes the time pass quicker". Olsen says "We're not supposed to drink on duty". Mark says "Are we on duty?" Olsen says "Until the shipment gets to Fort Knox, we are". Mark asks "What do we do in the meantime?" Olsen says "Guard it, that's the general idea". Mark says "What's to guard? The gold's locked in the freight car and we're in the middle of the desert. It's time to take a nap". Olsen says "You never know". Mark says "What?" Olsen says "What can happen when you're sleeping". Mark says "Didn't your mother tell you? You go to sleep and when you wake up, you're safe and snug in your bed. The world's just like you left it. Nothing changes, trust me". Olsen says "As long as nobody tries to rob the train". Mark says "Nobody knows what's on this train, except us. All we have to do is file a report. One in L.A. and one at the other end. In between, we got two days. This is the easiest duty I ever pulled. Olsen, do me a favor". Olsen says "What?" Mark says "Open the curtain and take a look out the window. What do you see?" Olsen says "Desert". Mark says "Right. Miles and miles of nothing. Now, see any bad guys?" Olsen says "They could be hiding". Mark says "Where? There isn't even a road out here". Olsen says "Just the same. Somebody could stop the train". Mark asks "With what?" The steward returns and says "Here's that drink, sir". A short time later, an explosion is heard! Mark says "What's happening?" Olsen says "It must be the tracks! Hold on!"

The Adventures of Sam Spade - The Hail and Farewell Caper

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:08:51 -0500

A spindly old man had been shadowing Sam for weeks. Sam kept running into him at various places, the lunch counter, on the street, at the post office. Each meeting was the same. He would get up to the point where he was about to tell Sam something, then the old man would back down and ask Sam what time it was, or did he have a horse in the fifth at Golden Gate, or would he lend him a cigarette. Sam did not know his name, so he called him Mr. Spindly. Finally, Sam receives a phone call from him. He says "Please, Mr. Spade, this is a matter of life and death." Sam says "Fine. Then I'll see you tomorrow for lunch, huh?" Spindly says "I won't be here, Mr. Spade". Sam asks "Oh, where will you be?" Spindly says "Dead. Dead". Sam says "Look, I'm tired of this, Mr. Spindly. Give it to me straight or sign off. Now, what is it?" He says "You got to listen to me, Mr. Spade. It's most important. It's a life or death. It's a life ...." His voice trails off. Sam says "Hello, Mr. Spindly. Hello?" Sam hangs up and hustles down the hall to the next office, found another phone, and sweet talked a supervisor into tracing down Mr. Spindly. It was a pay booth in a drugstore opposite the Park Emergency Hospital. The clerk in the drugstore told Sam that Spindly had collapsed in the booth and had been hauled across the street to the hospital. Soon, Sam was in his hospital room. Spindly was conscious and able to speak a little. The doctor told Sam that he had taken two bottles of sleeping pills. Sam asks "Will he pull through? The doctor says "Probably. I gave him a good pumping". Spindly says "Don't let them do it. It's murder". The doctor says "Now, Mr. Doe, don't carry on so". Sam says "Mr. Doe?" Doctor says "No name. He has nothing to identify himself. He's undernourished, and hasn't eaten in days, but has almost 800 dollars in his pocket". Sam asks "Did you find anything else?" Doctor says "Yeah, this". Sam says "It's the front page of the Star Times". Doctor says "It's a galley proof, isn't it? The kind they run off in the linotype room before they start the presses". Sam reads "Killer dies tonight. Willie Johnson, hitchhike murderer to enter gas chamber at midnight".

Box 13 - Killer at Large

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:53:35 -0500

Dan Holiday receives a letter in his Box 13 that reads "If fifty thousand dollars is of any interest to you, come to see me. If it's adventure you want, this is it, because I want you to kill me. At present, my address is 756 South Marvin Boulevard. Please come alone and don't tell anyone about this letter, signed, Simon Andrews". Susie says "The letter was written two days ago, Mr. Holiday, and you were out of town, so I couldn't get in touch with you". Dan says "Well, it wouldn't have made any difference. I couldn't have made it back in time anyway". Susie says "You're not going to follow up this letter, are you? It's obviously the work of a handle". Dan asks "A what?" Susie says "You know, uh, one of those persons who writes letters and things". Dan says "Oh, a crank". Susie says "Oh, but you're not going". Dan says "I sure am, Susie". She says "Oh, no. You wouldn't kill him". Dan says "Oh, of course not. But I do want to know why Mr. Andrews wants himself killed, and I'm going to try and talk him out of it". Later that night, Dan goes to the address of Mr. Simon Andrews. There wasn't a light in the big house. Dan walked up the front stairs, punched the doorbell, and heard it ring inside. Suddenly, a man came up from behind Dan and says "Want somebody in there, bud?" Dan says "Huh? Where did you come from?" The man says "Never mind where I came from. The point is, where do you think you're going?" Dan says "I was going inside, if the door opens". The man says "Step back away from that door with your hands up". The man unlocks and opens the front door, then leads Dan to Mr. Andrews, who asks "What is this, Tarling?" He says "This is something that I picked up on the front steps". Andrews says "Bring him over here. Who are you? Who do you want?" Dan says "You're Simon Andrews". He says "Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. Who are you?" Dan says "My name is Dan Holiday. I came here to kill you". Tarling says "Hey!" Andrews says "Watch him, Tarling!" Dan says "At your own request, Mr. Andrews".

Bold Venture - Out of Control Suicide or Murder

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:37:07 -0500

Slate and Saylor are taking a ride in the Bold Venture around the harbor. Slate says "And to Lourdes, Saylor, we see Morro Castle, the famous fort guarding the entrance to Havana Harbor. It was constructed in 1589, and contains many interesting and exciting relics of the past". Saylor says "Oh, shut up". Slate laughs a little and says "What's the matter with you? I take you for a moonlight ride aboard the Bold Venture, point out the places of scenic interest, and give you choice bits of information. It develops the mind. Where else could you get all this gratis?" Saylor says "All this gratis I could get by curling up in my downy bed with a circular". Slate says "All right, Saylor, what do you expect from a man who takes you for a boat ride around the harbor? You expect him to anchor and.... " Noticing a boat heading toward them, Slate says "Hey, hey, look at that maniac". Saylor says "He's trying to run us down". Slate says "It's not a he, it's a she, just standing at the wheel headed for us". Saylor says "That crazy fool, doesn't she know ...." A loud crash is heard! Slate says 'She slammed her boat into the sea wall, let's go!" Saylor says "Folded it up like an accordion, that girl must be...." Slate says "I'm going in after her" and jumps into the water. After a few seconds, Saylor asks "Do you got her, Slate?" He says "Yeah. I'll hand her up to you, just hold her arms until I get aboard". Slate climbs back onto his boat, and says "Okay, here, I'll take her". Slate pulls her on board, and says "Such a beautiful girl". Saylor says "Don't just stand there admiring her, she's nearly drowned". Slate says "It's worse than that". Saylor says "She drowned?" Slate says "Look, this mark on the front of her head. It's probably from the crash. My guess is that's what did it". Saylor says "She is beautiful, and to have died like this". Slate says "To kill herself like that, for what reason, Saylor?"

Calling All Cars - Think Before You Shoot

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:32:18 -0500

A few days before Christmas, Motorcycle Officers Tom Kramer and E.J. Lynise are stationed at the corner of 23rd and Main Street in Los Angeles, when the big black touring car careens around the corner, narrowly missing a streetcar. Kramer whistles for the car to stop, but it rolls on down 23rd Street. Kramer starts his motorcycle and takes off after him. The race continues until the in the black car suddenly slows down. The driver leans out and puts three shots into the pursuing motorcycle. Kramer, with a bullet in his chest, wavers crazily and crashes into the curb. The big black touring car roars away into the night. Within a few minutes, a detachment of detectives under the leadership of Detective Sergeant Joe Taylor, the present chief of detectives, arrive at the scene. The officers push their way through the silent crowd to the dead body of Officer Kramer, lying under an ark light, beside his wrecked motorcycle. Officer Lynise, shaken with grief, says to Chief Detective Taylor "You see, we were parked at the corner of 23rd and Main Streets, when a big black car came tearing along, nearly running into a streetcar. Tom took out after it. A minute later, I went after a Roadster doing about 50 miles per hour. I didn't know anything had happened until I heard the siren on your car". Later that night, about 12:00, while the police are combing the city for a suspicious black touring car, Officer Stevens ushers a very frightened young girl named Ruth, into the detective bureau. In the presence of Chief Butler, Detective Lieutenant George, and Detective Sergeant Taylor, Ruth says "I left the market about dinner time tonight, when a car drove up and parked just ahead of me. As I passed it, a man jumped out and grabbed me. I screamed and he hit me. He said he'd kill me if I made any more noise. I was scared, so I kept crying. He tied me up, and started off in the car. A little while later, I heard a siren, and then a popping noise". Taylor asks "You heard a popping noise? Where did this happen?" Ruth says "On 18th Street". Taylor says to Chief Butler "Kramer was shot on 23rd Street. It ties in".

Suspense - The Long Night

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:25:02 -0500

In the Control Tower at the Rockford Airport, Ken is waiting to take over his nighttime duties as the air traffic controller. Charlie, the day time controller says "Okay, Brother Ken, you can have it. For me, it's been a long day". Ken asks "Has the traffic been heavy?" Charlie says "It started sort of slow, but it's building up. I got three converging on the outer marker and two inbound on the range. It's all here on the board for you". Ken says "Yeah, okay". Charlie says "They're beginning to stack up over Chicago, but uh that's their worry. Yeah, well happy landings, man". Ken says "So long, Charlie". Over the radio, Ken hears "Rockford Tower, this is TWA Flight 70, requesting weather, your field, over". Ken says "Hello TWA 70, this is Rockford, we have stratus clouds, ceiling of 2,000 feet, visibility under 2 miles, smoke, haze, and fog on the ground, over". TWA 70 asks "What is your traffic there, Rockford?" Ken says "Five inbound, inside the 20 mile range, one Convair, and two DC 7s outbound on the red, over". TWA 70 says "Okay, Rockford, appreciate it. This is TWA 70 requesting change to flight plan to land on your field instead of Chicago". Ken says "Roger, TWA 70, I'll notify Chicago and clear you in. Give us a call when you pass the Milbourn Hills, Rockford out". TWA 70 says "Roger, thanks very much". Ken says "Mike, give Chicago a call and tell them their Flight 70 is terminating here". Mike says "Okay, Ken. Will do". Ken gets another call that says "Rockford Tower, this is Beechcraft Bonanza N91457" Ken says "Hello, Beechcraft N91457, this is Rockford Tower". Beechcraft says "I've been homing on your range and apparently my automatic direction finder isn't working right. I think I'm lost". Ken says "Standby, 457. Mike, check the flight file to see if he's on it". Mike says "Right". Beechcraft says "Hello, Rockford. Are you hearing me? If you are, please give me a call". Ken says "This is Rockford, we're reading you fine. What seems to be the trouble with your ADF?" Beechcraft says "I don't know. I'm not too familiar with this equipment".

Theater Five - Don't Call Me, I'll Call You

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:56:31 -0500

Stefan Evanovich, the officer responsible for training, asks Sergey "Who holds the record in home runs?" Sergey says "Oh, that's a cinch". Stephan says "We can do without the gratuitous comments". Sergey says "Yes, sir. Roger Maris. But Babe Ruth still holds the record of 60 for 154 games. Maris hit 61, but he played in more games". The trainer says "Why is that?" Sergey says "Extra teams were added to the major leagues and so the season was lengthened". Stefan says "Kilroy was here". Sergey says "You mean everywhere. Became popular in the Second World War. Scrolled on anything by the GI's. A measure of ebulliency". Stefan says "The last sentence was out of character". Sergey says "Oh yeah, sorry sir. It was a way of telling the whole world how good we are". Stefan says "That is better. Let me see. Oh, time is up. Now that your four years of training is at an end .... " Sergey says "And I passed?" Stefan says "I will award you a passing grade. You are a good pupil". Sergey says "Thank you, sir". Stefan says "Until your mission in the United States is successfully completed, you will not hear yourself addressed by your given name, Sergey Kutkov. From this moment on, it is Charles "Chuck" Collins. As it is said, Chuck Collins, the All-American Boy". Later, as Collins is in his room, reflecting on the last four years of his espionage training, over the loudspeaker, he hears "Collins, report at once". He thought to himself "This had to be it. America, here I come. And you'll never be the same when I get through". He returns to the training area. Stefan says "It is all here. Diplomas from elementary and high school. A degree in science from one of the outstanding universities in the United States. Also a master's degree and a doctorate in astrophysics. Be reassured, the documents may be false, but you are as well qualified in your field as anyone". Collins says "I feel confident, sir". Stefan says "Your contact's name is Philip Dawson. Other instructions are enclosed. Memorize and destroy. You will report at 2300 hours to this air drome, here. Two days hence".

I Was a Communist for the FBI - The Red Octopus

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:21:17 -0500

Matt Cvetic was given orders to report to the Communist Control Committee in New York City. He knew that the Control Committee is the American Communist secret police, the dispensers of party discipline. Later, after his nerves were under better control, Matt phoned the FBI and arranged to be picked up for a conference. He is at the designated corner long before the agent drives up and stops in front of him. The agent says "Get in, Matt". As they start to drive off, the agent says "What's wrong, boy? You look as if you've been in a fight". Matt says "I'm just nervous. I cut myself shaving. The Red Control Committee wants me in New York". The agent asks "When?" Matt says "Immediately. And I've been ordered to advise all my local contacts not to worry about me as I may be gone indefinitely". The agent says "That doesn't sound good". Matt says "Huh, there's the understatement of the week. It sounds as though I've slipped somewhere, and the comrades are going to give me the works". The agent says "Yeah?" Matt asks "Well, do you have any suggestions?" The agent says "No, Matt. I'm going to pass the buck to you. If you accept this party invitation, it'll have to be as a volunteer". Matt says "You mean I have a choice?" The agent says "The Bureau isn't going to order you to commit suicide". Matt says "Somehow, I don't find that very consoling". The agent says "But naturally, Matt, if you do decide to follow party orders and meet with the Control Committee, our New York office will give you all possible protection". Matt says "In other words, you really want me to go". The agent says "There's always the chance you might pick up some vital information". Matt says "Yeah, I know". The agent says "You think it over, Matt. If you decide against going, nobody in the Bureau will think any less of you. But naturally, it will end your value as an undercover man". Matt says "Yeah. Let me out at the next corner, will you?" The agent says "Sure. Made up your mind already?" Matt says "No, that's why I want out. Maybe if I walk around a little, I can think this out better".

Boston Blackie - Jailbirds Murdoch and Dawson

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:03:27 -0500

The police received information as to the whereabouts of two convicted murderers, Dawson and Murdoch. At 3:00 AM, Faraday and his men are closing in on them in an upstairs room of a cheap rooming house. Faraday says "Quiet, you guys. You want to send them a telegram that we're coming after them?" Officer Smith says "Yeah, sorry Inspector Faraday, the stairs creaked". Faraday says "Yeah, your brain would be creaking if you had one. Those two mugs we're after are killers". Smith says "Yeah, I know that, Inspector. I don't think they heard us". Faraday says "I don't think so either. There'd be lead pouring down on us by now. Okay, here's the landing, and that's the door. Get to work on it with your pass key and don't make any noise". Smith says "Yeah, all right, Inspector. They're probably asleep anyhow. It's 3:00 AM, and we know they went upstairs about midnight". Faraday says "Never mind what they are, just get that door open. You sure you've got the right key?" Smith says "Yes, it'll work Inspector Faraday. I tried it this afternoon while Dawson and Murdoch were out. Yeah, this is the one, all right. Faraday says "Okay men, not a sound now. This is it. As soon as the door is open, make a beeline for that bed. Remember the two men in it will shoot if they get a chance. See that they don't get the chance. Go to work, Smith". A few seconds later, a click is heard. Smith says "There. The lock turned, Inspector. I'll open the door". They take a few steps inside. Faraday says "Get a look at those two. Sleeping as if they didn't have a care in the world". Faraday looks back at his men and loudly says "Okay boys, go get them". The officers rush in. Soon, an officer says "All right, we got them, inspector Faraday. Both of them handcuffed". Faraday says "Good. Drag them out of here and down to the jail". As Dawson is being lead out, Faraday says "Well, Dawson. We finally got you, huh?" Dawson says "You think so, flatfoot? There isn't a jail in this town or country strong enough to hold me and Murdoch".

Dragnet - The Big 38

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:53:22 -0500

It was Friday, August 17th, and hot in Los Angeles. Detective Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero are working the night watch out of Robbery Detail. It was 8.35 PM when they arrived at the church of St. Damien. They hear organ music as they enter, and Ben says "That must be her playing the organ". Joe says "Yeah. I don't see any stairs. I wonder how you get up there to the loft". Ben says "Looks like that might be the sexton over there". Joe says "Well, let's ask. Excuse me, sir. We're looking for an Ernestine Matthews". The sexton says "That's her playing up there now". Ben asks "Could you tell us how to get up to the choir loft, sir?" The sexton says "Surely, go through that door over there, then follow the stairway straight up". Ben says "Thank you". As they find their way up, Ben says "It sure has been a long time". Joe asks "What's that?" Ben says "Climbing stairs to a choir loft. I sang a lot in church when I was a kid, boy's soprano". Joe says "Is that right?" Ben says "Yeah. They finally threw me out. My voice changed". As they enter the loft, the lady playing the organ says "Yes, did you want something?" Joe asks "Are you Mrs. Ernestine Matthews?" She says "Yes, did you come about the new choir books?" Ben says "No ma'am. We are police officers". Mrs. Matthews says "Oh, can I help you?" Joe says "It's about your husband, Mrs. Matthews". She says "Bert, what about him? Has he done something?" Ben says "He was hurt, ma'am". Mrs. Matthews says "Well, I don't understand. Bert's working at store. What do you mean he was hurt?" Ben says "There was a hold-up". Mrs. Matthews says "Dear God, my husband. Was he hurt bad?" Joe says "Yes, ma'am". She says "Where is he? I've got to go to him. Is he in pain?" Joe says "No, ma'am". She says "What are you trying to say? Dear God, tell me the truth. Which hospital is he in?" Joe says "They took him to Georgia Street. They helped him all they could". She says "You're not trying to tell me Bert's dead? You're not trying to tell me that, are you?" Joe says "I'm sorry, ma'am".

Night Beat - Harlan Matthews, Stamp Dealer

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:44:25 -0500

Randy decides to get a shave before starting on his nightly tour of duty, so, he heads toward a barber shop located on the fifth floor of the Conway Building. By the time he got to the building's lobby, it was after 6:00 PM and the elevator operators had gone home for the evening. Two of the lifts were still operating on a self-service basis. So, he got into one and pushed the button for the fifth floor. The elevator was almost to the fourth floor level when Randy heard a sudden yelling that drew his attention to the little window in the elevator door. Randy saw a tall, thin-faced man arguing with another man out of vision. The tall man says "You've been talking. I'll kill you!". The man out of vision says "You're wrong. I haven't told anyone". Randy pressed the emergency stop. The tall man began lunging at the other man, saying "I saw you talking to the FBI. You told them". Other man says "I didn't. I was only trying to help you". Randy brought the elevator back down to the fourth floor. When the doors opened, Randy saw them rolling around the corridor in a desperate struggle. The tall man was on top. His left hand flailing at the other's face with a briefcase. In his right hand, was a long thin knife. Randy runs toward the fight, and says "Hey, drop that knife!" The tall man saw Randy coming, scrambled to his feet, and says "So, he told you too, huh? He told you?" Randy grabs the tall man says "No, pal. Take it easy". Tall man says "Take your hands off me. I'll kill you". He slashed at Randy face with the knife as Randy threw his arm up. The point of the knife got caught in Randy's sleeve and jerked the knife out of the tall man's hand. The tall man darted toward the elevator as Randy ran after him. Randy tries to tackle the tall man, but his heel caught Randy in the head, which made him see stars. The other man comes up to Randy and says "Are you hurt? Here, let me help you up. I'm terribly sorry". Randy says "Thank you. I'm all right. How about you?" He says "No, he didn't hurt me". Randy asks "Is he a friend of yours?" The man says "No. I'm Dr. Riker, a psychiatrist. He is a patient of mine".

Dr. Gideon Fell - He Who Whispers

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:07:14 -0500

Dr. Gideon Fell writes a letter to Miles Hammond concerning a meeting of "The Murder Club", a group that meets periodically to discuss the crime of murder, especially those concerning the so-called "impossible" or unsolved crimes of homicide. In the letter, Fell specifies that the meeting will take place at Beltran's Restaurant in Soho on Friday at 8:30 PM. The speaker for the event will be Chief Superintendent Hadley, who will speak to us about a story of an intriguing and unsolved mystery. Fell writes "I realize you're not a member of the club, but perhaps you would care to come along as my guest". Miles graciously accepts the invitation, as he will be in Soho that week interviewing applicates for a secretarial position, due to his recently inherited library of crime books. On Friday, at the appointed time, Miles arrives at Beltran"s Restaurant. As he walks in, a young woman says "Oh, you made me jump. What are you doing here?" Miles says "I'm looking for Beltran's Restaurant. Have I come to the wrong place? This looks more like a bar". The young woman says "The restaurant's through there, but it's not open to the public tonight. There's a meeting going on, at least there should be". Miles says "I know, the Murder Club. That's why I'm here". The young woman says "Oh, really? Uh, so am I. Perhaps we should introduce ourselves. I'm Barbara Morel. Who are you?" He says "Miles Hammond. How do you do". Barbara says "Hammond? You're not a member of the club, are you?" Miles says "No, I'm a guest of Dr. Gideon Fell". Barbara says "Oh, that's funny. So am I, but the weird part is not a single member has turned up tonight. The whole club seems to have disappeared". Miles says "Disappeared?" Barbara says "There's no one here, except you and me and a policeman called Hadley. Frederique, the head waiter, is absolutely frantic". Just then, Frederique walks up and says "Mademoiselle?" Barbara says "What's happening? Now, don't tell me the policeman's disappeared, as well".

Dangerous Assignment - China Sea Smuggling

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:13:19 -0500

Walking into the Commissioner's office, Steve says "Morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you had an assignment for me". The Commissioner says "I do, Steve, and I suppose you were all tied up with a big deal". Steve says "Well, let's just call it a pet project". Commissioner says "Steve, ever hear of the name Captain Jaeger?" Steve says "Sure, he's supposed to be a notorious character in the China seas, sort of an American soldier of fortune, or I should say, sailor of fortune. He operates a string of small boats and does just about anything for a buck". Commissioner says "That's the story all right". Steve says "Supposedly, he runs guns and other contraband to ports on the China coast, but we can never get the goods on him". Commissioner says "Well, you're up to date on Captain Jaeger, all right. Steve, we're going to use Captain Jaeger to nail whoever is financing the entire contraband operation". Steve says "Then this Captain Jaeger just runs this string of smuggling boats, huh?" Commissioner says "Yeah, you might put it like that. Captain Jaeger's personal boat is supposed to be a rusty old steamer named the Shanghai Lady". Steve says "Look, Commissioner, this is all pretty vague. Captain Jaeger's ship is named the Shanghai Lady, and we're gonna use Jaeger to nail the brains of the operation. But, how? Where do I start? Who do I work with?" Commissioner says "You report to Naval Intelligence at Luzon in the Philippines, Steve". He says "Uh huh, hey, you know there's a very peculiar gleam in your eye, Commissioner. He says "Who, me?" Steve says "Yeah, you. There's a lot you haven't told me about this deal". Commissioner says "I've told you all I can at this stage of the operation, Steve. Naval Intelligence in the Philippines will take it from there, and your plane leaves in just one hour. Well, that's it. You've got your assignment, Steve. Good luck".

The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Grand Gamble

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:05:42 -0500

Early morning in New York City is generally the time of day reserved for slumber but there's plenty of action at Dana's Gambling Spot on Manhattan's East Side. Two gentlemen who happened to be standing by the roulette wheel are impressed. Eli says "What do you say, Mr. Calvin? Have you seen enough?" Calvin says "More than enough, Eli. How long has it been going on?" Eli says "Jackie tells me six weeks". Calvin asks "What do you figure the take is?" Eli says "Around six or seven G's a night". Calvin says "Not bad. Where does Dana keep himself?" Eli says "In the office, over there". Calvin says "What do you say we drop in and congratulate him". Eli says "Now? Maybe we better wait". Calvin says "Now. I said now". Eli says 'You're the boss". Calvin says "Yeah, I'm the boss, Eli. Let's not forget it". Eli asks "What do you want me to do?" Calvin says "Just stay out here and see that we're not disturbed". Calvin knocks on the office door. Dana says "Yes?" Calvin walks in and says 'Hello, Dana". Dana says "Calvin. Well, I must say this is a surprise". Calvin says "I meant it to be. Oh, keep your hands off that buzzer. I just as soon we weren't interrupted". Dana says "Now look, Calvin, you can't come in here and ...." Calvin says "Who can't?" then slugs him. Calvin says 'Now look, you crumb, this is my territory, from 86th Street to 94th". Dana says "Since when?" Calvin says "Since all the time. You're going to close up shop". Dana says "And if I don't?" Calvin says "I'll do it for you. I'll give you twenty four hours". Dana pulls out a gun, and says "You'll give who twenty four hours?" Calvin says "Well, aren't you the sly one?" Dana says "Aren't I? Now, do you leave quietly or do they carry you out?" Calvin says "You better put that gun away. It's out of character for you". Dana says "Is it?" Calvin says Yeah, you're not man enough to pull a trigger. Go on, I dare you".

Tales of the Texas Rangers - Sweet Revenge

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:35:16 -0500

At 6:30 PM, March 13th, at the Judd Wilkins ranch house, it is raining heavily. Judd and Alvin Briggs, from a neighboring ranch, finish their dinner. Alvin says "Rain sure coming down, Judd". He says "Yeah. You're welcome to stay the night here if you want to". Alvin says "No, thanks. I got to get back to my own place tonight. I told the kid who's been doing my chores over there for the last three days that I'd meet him in the morning to pay him". Judd says "I sure appreciate you helping me and Billings vaccinate the cattle. I'm planning on doing the same for you at your place when you're ready". Alvin says "I'll be ready in a couple of days, I reckon". Suddenly, the front door opens. Judd says "Hey, the wind must have blown open the ...." Blake Wilkins, Judd's half brother, comes walking in, and says "Hello, Judd". Judd says "Blake?" He says "Yeah. Hello, Alvin. Well, you don't see none too happy to see me either, Judd". Judd says "Well, no, it's just it's a big surprise, you're popping up this way after two years, boy. Of course, I'm glad to see you, you're my brother ain't you?" Blake says "Oh, yeah". Alvin asks "Where's Kelly? Where's my daughter?" Blake says "Didn't you hear?" Alvin says "Hear what?" Blake says "Kelly and me, we split up. We split up in Dallas. I thought you knew". Alvin gets angry and says "You get her to run away with you, and then when you're through with her you toss her to one side?" Blake says "No, that ain't true. That ain't the way of it". Alvin gets up and grabs Blake, and starts to fight with him!" Judd says "Alvin, cut it out. Take your hands off Blake! Stop it now!" Alvin says "Blake, I'll get you. If you wasn't your Pa's boy ...." Blake says "You've got to listen to me!" Alvin says "Just stay away from me, from now on" and leaves the house. Blake asks Judd "How come Alvin didn't know about Kelly and me?" Judd says "Well, you see ...." Blake says "I wrote here to Pa, right after we split up. I told him the whole story in that letter. Kelly was just using me to get away from home. She left me as soon as she found somebody else who could do her more good".

Michael Shayne, Private Detective - Dr. Grant's Dilemma

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:35:54 -0500

This is one of those rare evenings when Michael Shayne, and his associate Phyllis Knight, are not in pursuit of a criminal. In fact, they are not even together. Mike is at his apartment, and Phyllis is at her own apartment with a guest, a nervous lady who says "Now that I'm here, Miss Knight, I don't know how to begin. I asked to come here to your apartment tonight because I've got to talk to you". Phyllis says "You don't have to apologize, Dr. Grant. You asked if we could be alone, and we are. You just tell me in your own way". Dr. Grant says "Well, Miss Knight, you've come to me as a patient to her doctor, now I come to you not as a doctor but as a woman. A woman in trouble. I've worried so about this thing that it's affected my work at the hospital". Phyllis says "I've never seen you like this before, Dr. Grant. Is it about your business or one of your patients?" Dr. Grant says "Oh, no". Phyllis asks "Is it about your husband?" Dr. Grant says "Well no, not directly. It's .... oh, I was so stupid, so foolish". Phyllis says "Oh, I think I understand. It's blackmail, isn't it?" Dr. Grant asks "How did you know?" Phyllis says "From what you didn't tell me. I don't need to know what the situation is, but whatever you do you must not pay any blackmail". Dr. Grant says "I already have". Phyllis asks "When?" Dr. Grant says "Oh, years ago, back in St. Louis. Now, the man turns up here in San Francisco, and he wants five thousand dollars before midnight tonight. Oh, it wasn't anything criminal, I did that night. I was just foolish and they made an example of me. They expelled me from medical school. So, I had my name changed legally, went to a different city, and entered another Medical College. As the years passed by, I forgot all about it. I came to San Francisco and built up a fine professional reputation". Phyllis asks "What is this man's name?" Dr. Grant says "John F. Hunt. I'm not afraid for my medical standing. No one can hurt that, but it's my husband, Irvin. He is in politics, and his reputation is spotless, but this man forced me to introduce him to Irvin, and Irvin has taken a liking to him".

Broadway is My Beat - The Lucille Baker Murder Case

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:18:50 -0500

Lieutenant Danny Clover receives a phone call from an intoxicated man, pleading for him to come to a desolate tenement apartment room on a wind-littered street. Once Danny arrives, he sees another man sprawled on the floor in drunkenness, his arm flung toward a dead woman, who lies away from him. The caller says "I called it in. I waited here for you". Danny asks "Who are you?" The man says "Bob, Robert Coker. I didn't have anything to do with this. I got a wife and a good name. I don't want to get mixed up in this, mister". Danny asks "Who's the woman?" Bob says "That's Mrs. Baker, Charlie's wife. Me and Charlie were out enjoying ourselves. He invites me in for a little nightcap. We walked in, and there's Mrs. Baker lying on the floor, her head all twisted like that". Danny says "She was strangled". Bob says "Yeah, that's how I figured it, too. We came in, and I said "Charlie, Look at your missus. He kind of yelped, like a dog or something, and tried to make it to her, but he passed out on the way. I never touched a mister. Honest, I didn't...." Danny says "You and Mr. Baker were out together?" Bob says "Yeah, we were at our office party. Charlie and me, we got adjoining desks. Big deal, the office party. Booze and paper cups. Then I took Charlie boy home and.... " Bob stops talking for a few seconds, then says "Look, mister, is it okay if I go home now? I done everything that could be expected". Danny says "Call your wife, Mr. Coker. Tell her you won't be home for a while". Later, after the medical examiner has finished his duty, Danny brings the two men back to the station. He turns Mr. Baker over to the officer whose extracurricular duty includes the sobering of suspects. Soon, a sober Charlie Baker walks into Danny's office, and says "I don't believe what they just told me. I don't believe.... What are you doing here, Bob?" He says "I just told them what happened. I told them we came back to your place .... " Danny says "You wait outside, Mr. Coker". Bob says "Sure. Whatever you say. Just take it easy, Charlie boy". Danny says "Mr. Baker, have a seat".

Nick Carter, Master Detective - An Eye for an Eye

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:41:54 -0500

After being summoned, Nick and Patsy are entering Lieutenant Riley's office. Nick says "Well, Riley, what's on your mind? What do you want to see me about?" Riley says "Well, I'll make it short, Nick. You're taking a trip upstate, aren't you?" Patsy says "Yes, Lieutenant, for once Nick is leaving me in charge of the office and taking a few days off. It's hard to believe, but it's true". Riley says "Well, Nick, you remember Tom Fraser, the young rookie cop who was shot down in cold blood last week?" Nick says "Oh, yes indeed. He was a nice young chap. I was sorry to see him go like that". Riley says "Well, his folks live in Watertown. It's right on the way to where you're going. Would you stop off there long enough to call on them and tell them personal like how sorry we are at what happened to him?" Patsy says "Oh, Nick would love to do that. He makes beautiful speeches". Nick says "Quiet, Patsy. This vacation I'm taking seems to have gone to your head". Riley asks "Would you do it, Nick, as a favor to me?" Patsy says "Of course, he will Lieutenant". Nick says "Okay Riley, I'll do it for you. I suppose the old folks will feel his death a little less keenly if we tell them he died a hero in line of duty". Patsy says "I think that's a darn nice thing to do, Nick. I'm proud of you". Riley says "Thanks, Nick. I knew I could count on you". Later, during his trip, Nick gets off the train at Watertown. He soon finds a taxi, and asks the driver "Can you take me to the Fraser place on upper Main Street? The driver says "I sure can Mister. Get in and I'll get going". On the way, the driver asks "You're from the city, ain't you?" Nick says "Yes". Driver asks "Come to pay your respects a bit?" Nick says "I suppose that's what you'd call it. Why?" Driver says "Oh, just wondered how far you'd get. Been expecting somebody ever since young Tom got himself killed". Nick asks "Is the family taking it hard?" Driver says "Oh, some is and some ain't. Some we don't know about". Nick asks "Meaning what?" Driver says "Well, nobody ever gets to see the old lady, except her doctor, since she got sick".

Walk Softly, Peter Troy - Wanda's Work of Art

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:38:37 -0500

A glorious looking and very rich doll named Wanda Payne, who owns a highly valuable work of art, is speaking with Wilfred Hendricks, an elderly museum proprietor. On this occasion, Hendricks had invited art experts to his museum, and challenged them to tell the difference between an original art work and his created copy. Wanda says "Well, Mr. Hendricks, your experiment was an outstanding success". Wilfred says "Yes, indeed, Miss Payne. Yes, indeed". Wanda says "So far, not one of the experts has been able to tell the difference between my original Botticelli painting, and your very clever copy". Wilfred says "Quite right, quite right. Look at them. Still pairing at the two paintings as though their lives depended on it". Wanda says "Well, their livelihood may depend on it one of these days. If you took it into your head to go around forging paintings as well as you did this one, the best experts in the world might find themselves quickly out of business". Wilfred says "No doubt, but of course I couldn't afford to that, Miss Payne, you see uh ...." Inspector Caswell asks "Is everything in order, Mr. Hendricks? Oh, pardon me, I didn't realize you were talking to uh .... Miss Payne, isn't it?' Wanda says "That's right. Do I know you?" Caswell says "I doubt it. Inspector Caswell, CID". Wanda says "Inspector? A policeman ..." Wilfred says "We asked the police for special protection on this unusual occasion, Miss Payne. Having your Botticelli in the museum with no burglar alarms .... " Caswell says "Yes, it could be quite a temptation for an art thief, I should say. But my men reports no sign of any suspicious types hanging about". Wanda says "I should hope not. I'd die if anything happened to that painting". Caswell says "Well, nothing's going to happen to it, Miss Payne. Of course, it'll be returned to your home this evening, under guard. I don't mind telling you, it'll be a relief to see it go". The painting was returned, under armed guard, to Miss Payne's home that evening. The next morning, Mr. Hendricks visits Peter Troy's office. Hendricks says "Mr. Troy, I have a most delicate matter to put to you. I want you to steal a painting for me".

Mr. and Mrs. North - The Man With the Rifle

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:33:07 -0500

The police in New York City are on high alert. They have been on the lookout for a man, named by the press, as the rooftop sniper. He has been using a high-powered rifle to take shots at random citizens on the street. So far, two people have been killed. The first victim was killed on Mott Street in the downtown area. The second was killed on Garden Street in the Bronx. Meanwhile, Mrs. Esther Maxwell, in Washington Heights, is in her kitchen, washing dishes and baking a cake. Suddenly, Jenny comes into the home extremely upset, saying "Mother, mother, I saw him!" Esther says "Jenny, darling, what is it? What's the matter, baby?" Jenny says "I saw him, Mother! I looked right at him!" Esther says "Saw who, Jenny? What did you see?" Jenny says "On the roof! The man with the rifle!" Esther says "Rifle? Where?" Jenny says "I was over at Mary's house, doing homework. She lives on the top floor in her building. I was going home, waiting for the elevator. The door that leads out to the roof was open. I just wanted to see what the roof looked like. So, I went over to the door, and I saw him. He had a gun, a rifle. He was pointing it down into the street. I was so scared, Mother!" Esther then walks over to the telephone, picks it up, and says "Police department, please". Jenny says "Then, he looked toward me. He saw me standing there and stopped". Esther asks "He saw you?" She suddenly hangs up the phone, and asks "He saw you watching him, dear? He knows that you saw him shoot that gun?" Jenny says "He saw me at the door. Then, he ran across the roof, the other way. I ran too". Just then, the oven timer goes off. Esther says "That just means the cake is ready to come out". Jenny is crying. Esther says "Now, there is nothing to be frightened of, dear. That cake is for Pam and Jerry North. We've been invited over there for dinner tonight, darling". Jenny says "No, no, please, Mother. I don't want to go. I don't want to go anywhere near the man with a rifle. He must be waiting for me".

Counterspy - Case of the Double Crossing Defender

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:09:57 -0500

Several people have gathered for an important meeting about civil defense. The announcer, Della Crane, says "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Baltimore, and to the National Headquarters of Super America Incorporated. And, now, here is our chairman, Henry Harrison Hector!" He says "I have called this emergency meeting of you, our key Super America leaders from all over the country, to discuss the new crisis confronting our nation. The possibility of attack from the air by conventional means, and we fear, atomic bombs. All over the country, citizens are rallying to their local civil defense organizations, but, as in every crisis, everything cannot be left to government officials. It is up to us, Super Americans, to provide leadership, wherever patriotic work is to be done. There, you must see a Super American. Should disaster strike from the skies, it will be our Super American task to form the very backbone of civil defense". The crowd agrees. Hector says "I see that you all understand. Presently my secretary, Della Crane, will hand you your individual assignment sheets. We must make the civil defense of the United States our great objective. Thank you for your attention". The crowd applauds. Della says "Very good speech, Mr. Hector". He says "I'll be sorry to lose you, Della. Are you sure you and Steve will be happy in Finsburg?" Della says "No, but I'll do my best. Steve's already been out there. He's found an apartment, and a job". Hector says "The bonds between Super Americans are very strong". Della says "Better excuse me, Mr. Hector, I've got to give out the assignment sheets. Hector says "By all means, Della. Give us just a few weeks, and I think we Super Americans will turn civil defense into civil collapse".

Whitehall 1212 - The Murder of Peter Amory

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:03:45 -0500

Detective Sergeant Max Fischer, of the Ilford Police, is reporting the murder of Mr. Peter James Amory to Chief Inspector David Appriss of Scotland Yard. Fischer says "On the night of October 3rd, at ten minutes before midnight, Mr. Amory was stabbed to death in his home on Kensington Gardens, Ilford, by person or persons unknown. No weapon was found. Mr. John Thomasson and Miss Elizabeth Pool of 7B Oxford Crescent, Ilford, met Mrs. Hildegard Amory, his wife, as she was running down the street screaming. A doctor was summoned, who pronounced the man dead. Mrs. Amory remarked to Police Constable Douglas Greg that she supposed that she would probably be blamed for the husband's death. She'll be at the police station, sir, this morning". Appriss proceeded first to the mortuary to view the body. He had been stabbed three times in the neck. The man of the mortuary said one slash had severed the carotid artery, causing death. Next, Appriss went to the police station to have a talk with Mrs. Amory. After arriving, Fischer asks "Shall I go into the room with you, Chief Inspector?" Appriss says "I wish you would. Yes, please". After the introductions, Mrs. Amory says "I don't know what more I can tell you, Chief Inspector". Appriss says "I'm sorry to be asking you any further questions, Mrs. Amory, but you understand?" She says "Yes, of course". Appriss says "You did not see the assailant, you said". She says "No, Peter had gone". Appriss asks "Your husband?" She says "Yes. My husband had gone ahead on me a few steps to unlock the door. All I remember was a kind of black shadow rising up beside the steps, then hearing Peter cry out". Appriss asks "The other man said nothing?" She says "Nothing at all. He just turned and ran away down the street". Appriss asks "And you?" She says "I'm afraid I was so frozen. I didn't do anything for a second, then I think I screamed and ran away. Fischer says "You didn't tell us before about seeing the man who attacked your husband, Mrs. Amory". She says "Well, I thought I did".

The Line-Up - Kastro's Kop Killing Karnage Kase

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:07:42 -0500

Entering the Lineup audience room, Lieutenant Ben Guthrie meets Sergeant Quine. He says "Hi Ben. Your people are all here." Ben says "Oh fine". Quine says "Right over there". Ben says "Thanks. We got a big line?" Quine says "Yeah, good size. About twenty four, I think. Any news about the other man on the bank job? Ben says "No, not yet. I'll see you later". Ben walks up to the two bank employees, Mrs. Monroe and Mr. Johnson, who says "Oh, Hello, Lieutenant. We were just talking about how you really can't say a person looks like a criminal". Ben says "No, you can't. You're right". Mrs. Monroe says "There's a young man who works in the bank, Bill Ryan". Mr. Johnson says "Who looks about as mean as they come. Real so-called criminal type, He has narrow eyes, you know, the usual things that people automatically identify". Mrs. Monroe says "He's just as sweet and nice. Very timid as a matter of fact". Ben says "Well, you can't tell". Mrs. Monroe asks "Do you think you've caught them?" Ben says "Well, not all of them, maybe two". At that moment, Sergeant Pete Carger starts the line up procedure by giving the instructions to those in the audience room. As the suspects walk out to the lineup, Mrs. Monroe says "Now, you see. A lot of those boys up there don't look a bit like a criminal". Mr. Johnson says "But some of them sure do". After the first suspect answers Carger's questions and steps back. The second one, George Cosgrove, steps forward. Mrs. Monroe says "Lieutenant, that man. He looks like one of them". Mr. Johnson says "And the one next to him. He looks like another one". Ben says "Sergeant Carger, have number three step out beside that man". Ben says "Well, how about it?" Mrs. Monroe says "Oh, there's not the slightest doubt". Mr. Johnson says "I swear that those are two of the men". Ben says "Yeah, we thought so. We arrested them together. Sergeant Carger" He says "Yes, Lieutenant? Ben says "Hold number two and number three for interrogation".

The Chase - Flight from Istanbul

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:28:38 -0500

George had made up his mind to end it with his wife, Martha. It was in Istanbul, of all places, on a trip around the world trip. George had managed to sneak away from Martha for a another clandestine meeting with a girl he adored, Sybil. George believed that she was the most graceful creature who ever walked this earth. As they sat in the shadows of a small park, with hands clasped, they could hear the voice of a muezzin calling from some nearby minaret. Sybil asks "What are you thinking, George?" He says "I'm thinking of the day that I first met you, Sybil". She says "It's only been three weeks since I joined the boat at Southampton". George says "Three weeks". Sybil says "They've been glorious". George says "And I objected when my wife first proposed this trip. A tour around the world with Martha. What could be more boring? And then we met, aboard the boat. And here we are". Sybil says "And here we are. Where do we go from here, George?" He says "We don't go anywhere". Sybil says "You mean, you're not going to tell her?" George asks "About us? Why, I can't do that". Sybil asks "Why not?" George says "I just can't, that's all. And there's no need to. You said you were coming to the states when this trip is over. We can see each other freely darling ...." Sybil says "George, your wife is very rich, isn't she?" George says "Well, I told you that". Sybil says "And you hate to lose her money". George says "Oh now, Sybil" She says "If you divorce her, she'll cut you off without a cent. Does it mean so much?" George says "I don't quite follow you". Sybil says "We can get along without her money, can't we? You're intelligent, attractive, and I can find a job of my own". George says "Oh, that's ridiculous. Now, let's not be silly about this, darling". Sybil gets up to leave, and George asks "Where are you going?" Sybil says "Back to the ship alone, and I think it's time you went back to your wife and her money for good". After she left, George said to himself "Yes, Sybil was right. It was Martha's money I hated to lose".

Lux Radio Theater - Where the Sidewalk Ends

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:11:38 -0500

The night started off with a little surprise for Detective Mark Dixon. Inspector Foley had stopped by. Dixon was just going on duty when Foley calls him aside and says "I want to talk to you, Dixon. We've had half a dozen or more complaints against you for assault and battery". Dixon says "From who? Hoods, dusters, mugs, and a lot of nickel rats". Foley says "You're a big disappointment to me, Dixon. You've got to learn what's expected of a police detective, and what isn't". Dixon says "Yes, sir. I'll try to learn not to hate hoods and thieves and gangsters too much". Foley says "You don't hate them. You just like to beat them up, the tough cop who isn't afraid to wade in anywhere. I'm reducing your rank. You're going back to Detective, second grade. Any more complaints and you'll be back in uniform". Dixon says "Yes, sir". Foley says "It's no fun telling you this. You're a good man with a good brain, but you're no good to the department unless you learn to control yourself. That's all". Dixon went out to the street. His partner, Detective Paul Klein, was waiting for him. They would be out the rest of the night cruising around in a squad car, just routine. Klein says "Sorry for what happened, Mark". Dixon says "So, he busted me. Relax, I'll live". Klein says "Yeah, it's not like you were a married man with a wife and kids. Anyway, I'll bet you five bucks you ...." Dixon says "Wait a minute. Who's that at the corner?" Klein says "Well, what do you know, our old pal, Willie Bender." Klein honks the horn and says "Hey, Willie, how you feeling?" Willie says "I feel fine, thanks". Klein says "Don't you think you better be in bed?" Willie says "Well, the parole board allows me out until midnight. I got twenty minutes here". Dixon asks "How's your boss, Willie? How's Mr. Scalisi?" Willie says "What are you trying to do, entrap me? I ain't consorting with no questionable characters". Klein says "That's good. Go to bed, Willie". He says "Yeah, yeah, sure". Klein says to Dixon "He's living at the 43rd Street Hotel, if you want to check on him". Dixon says "Forget it. Let's believe him for once".

Let George Do It - No Escape from the Jungle

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:50:54 -0500

George receives a letter that reads "My dear Mr. Valentine, my name is Peta Van Rassle. I'm a research chemist for one of the rubber companies with offices in Rangoon. I have devoted my life to my work, which I suppose to someone else would be about as dull as my own person. It has been years since I have even followed the American newspapers, let alone kept abreast of your customs. I have never been in your city before. So, you will understand how impossible it is for me to locate a certain man without your help. A man who, like myself, has just arrived from Burma. A man who is here, but is not here". Later, George and Brooksie meet with Van Rassle to talk to him about his letter and the man he wants to find. Van Rassle says "It is a debt of honor, you understand, purely a personal matter. I must see him, and only have a few days before I return to the jungle". Brooksie says "Wait a minute, Mr. Van Rassle. You said this man is here, but he isn't here". Van Rassle says "I assure you it is just as confusing to me as it is to you, Miss Brooks". George says "Well to start at the beginning, what's this man's name?" Van Rassle says "Uh, Hollowell, Terence Hollowell. He is about forty years old, tall, and quite distinguished". George asks "Does he live here? Did you look him up in the phone book?" Van Rassle says "Oh yes, yes, he maintains a residence. I telephoned, you see, from my hotel and I was informed by a caretaker that Mr. Hollowell won't be arriving from Burma until tomorrow". George says "Well, then he just hasn't got here yet". Van Rassle says "Yes, he has. I came by plane, I'm sure he was at least a day or so ahead of me. Here, look at this". Brooksie says "A cablegram". George reads "It's a waste of time your trying to contact me. I assure you that under the present circumstances, our meeting one another would be needlessly painful to you. It's a stroke of fate, that's all. Please understand, Terence Hollowell". Van Rassle says "That cablegram was sent from this city. So, he is in town. Yet, at his house they insist he is not. He is here and he isn't".

The FBI in Peace and War - Out of Retirement

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:42:47 -0500

A man named Stanley Helton is finishing up his sale of stock certificates for an oil well to a Mr. Phillip Bentley. Stanley says "Here are the certificates, Mr. Bentley". He says "I'll write you a bank draft immediately". Stanley says "There's no rush". Bentley says "It was indeed very kind of you, Mr. Helton, to put me on to this stock". Stanley says "My pleasure, sir". Bentley says "I certainly was fortunate meeting you downstairs at the bar that day. If this stock goes as high as you say it will, I'll be eternally indebted to you". Stanley says "Oh. you don't owe me a thing, sir. And that stock will move up by leaps and bounds after the first of the month". Bentley says "When the announcement is made that oil has been struck". Stanley says "Yeah, that's right. According to inside information the yield is going to be record-breaking and you're in on the ground floor, uh, below the ground floor, shall we say". Bentley asks "Mr. Helton, where did you have these certificates printed?" Stanley says "What?" Bentley says "The stock certificates. Who printed them and how much did they cost you?" Stanley says "Uh, I'm afraid I don't follow you, Mr. Bentley". He says "Oh, I'm sure you do". Stanley says "Uh, if you have something on your mind come out and say it, sir". Bentley says "I will. These certificates aren't worth the paper they're printed on". Stanley says "Oh, that's a serious accusation. I don't think I like what I'm hearing". Bentley says "I shouldn't imagine you would, Mr. Helton. I know quite a bit about stock deals such as yours. I'm very familiar with this sort of swindle". Stanley says "Now, look ...." Bentley says "As a matter of fact, I fancy myself an expert. The moment you approached me with the proposition, that first day down at the bar, I had an idea of what you were up to, young man". Bentley picks up the phone. Stanley says "Uh, wait now, hold it. Don't call the police, yet. Let me explain ...." Bentley says on the phone "This is Mr. Bentley in Room 907. Will you please send up some drinks, a bourbon old-fashioned and a scotch and soda for my guest? Thank you".

Escape - Night in Havana

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:46:09 -0500

Half way up the street, Tio felt as if something was wrong. None of the regulars were to be seen. Assuredly something was wrong. But what? And then he remembered that since he had decided to live an honest life, it was really none of his concern. As Tio came up to the Why Worry Restaurant, he saw the Dutchman Maru, who owned a cabin cruiser and who was consequently a man of some prominence in the smuggling trade. He was standing on the weighing machine. Maru asks "Tio, you have a penny?" Tio says "A penny, si, si" Maru put the penny in the weighing machine, and says "193 pounds. When I reach 195, I'll switch from beer to coffee. When I hit 190, I go back to beer". Tio says "It's like the rise and fall of the tide in Havana harbor". Maru laughs and says "Two pounds of beer to go. If you're headed for the Cafe Mosca I'll join you". Tio says "Bueno, bueno. Come along". Maru says "Tio, got a few dollars to lend me?" Tio says "I have not seen any money in weeks. I was hoping to find a purchaser for my gun this evening". Maru says "Ah Tio, you're kidding. You're going to sell your gun? How will you live?" Tio says "Honestly". Maru laughs out loud and says "Honestly? You?" Tio says "Please, you are attracting attention. Police Lieutenant Molina is across the street. Oh, here they come. Who is that with him?" Maru says "Sergeant Ortiz, newly promoted, and very ambitious". Molina says "You! Stand where you are!" Molina points toward Tio and says "Search this one, Sergeant". After the search, Ortiz says "Nothing, Lieutenant. This one conceals nothing". Tio says "You see, I lead a dull and peaceful life". Molina says "See that you do". As the police leave, Maru says "Use your handkerchief, Tio. Your lip's bleeding. They seemed upset". Tio says "I bear them no ill will. They have a hard life too. It is still bleeding, huh?" Maru says "Yeah, you can doctor it at the Cafe Mosca. You know, I held my breath during that frisk. I was afraid you might be carrying your gun". Tio says "I was. But when I saw them coming towards us, I put it in your pocket".

Rocky Fortune - Messenger for Death

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:41:34 -0500

Rocky has a new job as a messenger for the Instant Messenger Service. His first assignment is to deliver a package for a lady named Laura Chandler. He arrives at her apartment and rings the door bell. Miss Chandler's secretary, Eve, answers the door. She asks "What do you want?" Rocky says "Instant Messenger Service". Eve says "We don't want any". Rocky says "Look, honey, it's 8:00 AM. This is my first job. Now, don't give me a hard time". Eve says "Now, look, Sonny, I handle all of Miss Chandler's affairs, and we don't want a messenger". Rocky says "Oh, how would you like to get a .... " From another room, Laura asks "What is it, Eve?" She says "This boy in the man's suit says you called for a messenger". Laura says "Yes, I did for the package". Eve says "You're not really going to send it, are you?" Laura says "I've got to". Eve says "I still think you're making a mistake". Laura says "I haven't any choice". Eve says "Well, then why not let me deliver it for you?" Laura says "No, I thought it over. That neighborhood's dangerous". Eve says "Well, nobody's going to kidnap little Evie darling". Rocky says "Who's going to pay the ransom?" Eve says "Why don't you run along?" Laura says "Please, Eve, let me handle this". Eve says "Oh, all right, honey. It's your own funeral. Only I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him". Rocky says "About 800 yards, left-handed". Laura says "Leave us alone, Eve. Please". Eve goes into another room, and slams the door. Rocky says "Nice kid. Where does she live? In the refrigerator?" Laura says "You'll have to excuse Eve. She's been with me for years. She's very devoted. Um, have a seat, mister .... " Rocky says "Fortune, Rocky Fortune". Laura says "You don't look like a messenger boy. You're older". Rocky says "Well, my boss is very inefficient. He always sends a man to do a boy's work".

Casey, Crime Photographer - Murder in Black and White

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:36:58 -0500

It is early morning, and a dead man lies on the ground in a wooded area of the city park. Detectives move methodically about the body. A police surgeon kneels beside it. Watching him is Captain Logan of the Homicide Bureau, Anne Williams' reporter, and Casey with his press camera. Casey says "Thanks for letting me take these shots of the deceased, Logan. I'll do you a favor some day, too". Logan says "You can do me a favor right now, Casey. You too, Miss Williams. Go back to your paper and let us cops get our work done. Say, Doc, how long ago was this guy killed?" The surgeon says "It happened about two o'clock this morning. The bullet was fired at close range, It's still lodged in the skull. My guess is that it's a .32 caliber". Casey says "This slug couldn't have been given to a more deserving guy". Logan says "What do you mean?" Casey says "You know who this stiff is, don't you?" Logan says "He has no identification on him". Casey says "He almost became middleweight champ a few years ago, fighting under the name of Tug Loftus". Logan says "Tug Loftus? Say, you're right. This guy was a troublemaker, wasn't he?" Casey says "Yeah, his idea of a good time was to pick barroom fights with guys who didn't recognize him, then beat them to a pulp". Anne says "Which means he had quite a few enemies. Have you found any leads, Captain?". Logan says "Not a one, except this book of matches that was in his pocket". Casey says "Hmm. It's got an ad on it for the Briarwall Casino". Logan says "And only two matches torn out of it, which may indicate that the Briarwall was his last stop". Anne asks "Where's the Briarwall?" Casey says "It's a roadhouse out on Old Turnpike, run by Jake Sowell and his cousin Lou". Logan says "Who do quite a little bookmaking in connection with their cafe business". Casey says "Yeah, that's right. The Briarwall Casino is just a kind of a joint Tug Loftus would patronize. Say, when are you going out there, Logan?" He says "Right away". Casey says "You're going to have company, pal. Annie, let's go".

Mr. Chameleon - The Case of the Fatal Impersonation

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:38:02 -0500

Betty and Arthur Trenton, in the bedroom of their fashionable East Side apartment, are laughing at the prospect of the evening before them. Arthur says "Wait until he sees me, Betty. He won't believe his eyes. Can you imagine anything more startling than to see yourself approaching? He'll think he's looking in a mirror, only it won't be a mirror, it'll be me". Betty says "Oh Arthur, do you suppose that makeup man will really make you look like Mr. Chameleon?" Arthur says "I'm sure he will. I'm paying him enough. This is a very expensive gag, but it'll be worth it when I walk into John Oliver's fancy dress ball and everyone takes me for Mr. Chameleon". Betty says "Yes, the party gives us such a wonderful opportunity to play a joke on Mr. Chameleon. He'll love it, too". Arthur says "You bet he will. That's one of Chameleon's most endearing qualities, his sense of humor. It really is funny, you know. The great detective who's famous for all his disguises, and I have the nerve to disguise myself as Chameleon". Suddenly, the doorbell rings. Betty says "Oh, there's the makeup man now. I'll go and let him in". Arthur says "Okay, Betty. Oh, and incidentally, darling did I ever tell you that I love you very much, very much indeed". Later that night at the party, another invited couple are watching the guests make their entrance. The lady says "Isn't this a magnificent party? Did you ever see such costumes?" The man says "John Oliver always gives superb parties". She says "Isn't that girl beautiful? The one dressed as Madame De Berry". He says "Oh, I think that's, uh, Betty Trenton. You know, she's married to Arthur Trenton". She says "And there's Mr. Chameleon". He says "Oh, the famous detective?" A waiter standing nearby says "Where do you see Mr. Chameleon?" She says "He's right over there next to Mrs. Trenton". The waiter says "Yeah, that's him all right. Excuse me". The lady says "Well, really. The way people push you aside". Suddenly, the couple hear someone yell out! The man says "Something's happened!" The lady says "It's Mr. Chameleon, I saw him fall!"

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Monkey's Uncle

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:55:44 -0500

Near the end of his workday, Philip Marlowe answers his office telephone. The voice on the line, with a Scottish accent, says "Mr. Philip Marlowe, please". Philip says "This is Marlowe". The voice says "Oh thank heavens you're still in your office at this late hour Mr. Marlowe. I must have your help at once. Cornelius's life is in danger, and time means everything .... " Marlowe says "Now, wait a minute, wait a minute. Who are you? Who's Cornelius? Where are you calling from, and about what? The voice says "Aye. My name's Wesley McDuff, Mr. Marlowe. I'm calling from a telephone booth opposite the Beekman Plaza Hotel in Hollywood Boulevard, where ...." McDuff pauses for a second and says "Ashley Duke! Going for the Beekman Plaza, Lord Ashley Duke himself, across the street. I've got to get to him. Mr. Marlowe, hurry. Meet me in the hotel lobby!" Marlowe says "Yeah, but ...." McDuff says "Quick man, we've got to stop them. They're going to kill Cornelius!" Marlowe's first reaction was to forget the whole thing. Then, his curiosity took over. So, Marlowe quickly closed his office, got into his car, and made his way to the Beekman Plaza Hotel. In the hotel lobby, Marlowe waited for the worried Scotsman. He then asked the clerk at the reception desk if there was a Wesley McDuff registered. The clerk says "No. I'm sorry, sir". At that point, Marlowe was ready to call it quits. He turned for the door but before he got there, he was stopped by a uniformed bellhop, who says "Pardon me sir, but I happened to overhear you ask about a Scotsman. Wesley McDuff was it?" Marlowe says "Yeah, you know where he is?" The bellhop says "Well, yes and ...." Marlowe says "Okay, how much?" Bellhop says "Ten?" Marlowe says "How about five?" Bellhop says "Okay, five. Let's go over to the map like I was pointing something out to you". Marlowe says "Okay, where's McDuff?" Bellhop says "On his way to Burbank, dead drunk". Marlowe says "You're crazy, I talked to him less than half an hour ago". Bellhop says "He couldn't speak. I helped Ashley Duke get him into a cab".

The Whistler - Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:49:27 -0500

Noticing the cerise jacket on the mannequin in the window of the Berkshire shop, Gina Crane walked across the street to the south side of Kimberley Drive. It was an unusual thing for Gina to do, but the jacket was a stunning one, like everything handled by the Berkshire shops from coast to coast. Gina had told herself that now after five years, it was high time she got rid of the strange subconscious dread that kept her away from the most fashionable dress shop in Hillcrest. She examined the jacket and had almost decided to risk going inside to inquire about it, when a tall dark-haired man with a white carnation in his lapel hurried past her into the door. Her heart stopped cold for a moment. She looked cautiously at the man through the glass door, the familiarity of his walk, the slope of his shoulders, and then suddenly, her friend, Isabelle appeared. She says "Gina, darling!" Gina says "Oh, hello". Isabelle says "How wonderful to find you here. Darling, you've got to help me pick out a dress". Gina says "I'm sorry, Isabelle. I'm in a hurry and I can't ...." Isabelle says "What's the matter, Gina? Here you are, one of the best dressed women in Hillcrest, yet you avoid the Berkshire like the plague. Have you got something against them?" Gina says "I've just been too busy to worry much about clothes". Isabelle says "Nonsense, you look lovely in that black and white dress and matching handbag. Come inside with me". Gina says "Well, I can't stay long, really". Isabelle says "We'll only be a minute. You look around. I want to speak to the clerk at the glove counter for a moment". Gina says "All right, Isabelle". The man with the carnation says "Well, how are you, Jenny? I haven't seen you in a long time". Gina says "You startled me. I...." He says "Don't you remember me, Jenny Barton?" Gina says "I think you must have made a mistake". The man says "Oh, did I? I'm very sorry". Gina goes to a store clerk and says "You saw that woman I came in with?" The clerk says "Yes, ma'am". Gina says "When she comes back, would you tell her I've gone home? Please, I don't feel well".

The Man Called X - Enough Intrigue to Fill a Book

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:51:07 -0500

Ken Thurston and the Chief of the Intelligence Bureau are discussing the latest information concerning the country of Haiti, and, in particular, it's capital city of Port-au-Prince. Ken says "There has been five assassinations in the last three weeks, and every one of the victims have been a government official. I just phoned the Haitian council a few minutes ago, Chief. They said the whole island's in a turmoil down there". Chief says "Well, what gets me, Ken, is this business about zombies, the walking dead. Why, it's right out of a dime novel. It's ridiculous". Ken says "All right, Chief. You don't believe in zombies and I don't. But a lot of the natives in Haiti do, and that's the point". Chief says "Oh, I know there's still plenty of superstition left in the world, but this whole thing just doesn't make sense". Ken says "I've seen it done before in Salon, the Sudan, India. It's a matter of hypnotism and drugs. It creates a perfect assassin with no thought for his own safety and only one idea in mind, to kill". Chief asks "But why? Assuming somebody is doing this in Haiti, why?" Ken says "Well, all the victims have been government officials. It looks like an attack on the government itself". Chief says "Yeah, and the little hot spots have a habit of turning into big ones. Sure. Serbia, Spain. All right, Ken. Go to it". Ken says "Somebody stands to profit by this. The problem is to find out who. And the answer? Well, I guess I better look for it in Haiti. So long, Chief". After landing in Port-au-Prince, Ken is approached by a man that says "Pardon me, sir. Are you Mr. Ken Thurston?" Ken says "Yes, that's right". The man says "Captain Andreas at your service, sir. I've been assigned to escort you to General Brock". Ken says "General Brock?" Andreas says "The general commands the Department of Police and Military Affairs". Ken says "Oh, yes. Tell me, have there been any new developments?" Andreas says "No, sir. Not since his excellency, the finance minister, was killed in front of the government building two days ago".

21st Precinct - The Book

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:11:40 -0500

Frank Kennelly, Captain in Command of the 21st Precinct, is working the day shift, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM. As customary, he arrives at 7:30 AM, changes into his uniform, and went into his office. Meanwhile, the sixty five officers who are working the day shift are walking into the muster room and down into the basement to change into uniform. Lieutenant Gorman was assigned to be the Desk Officer and Sergeant Waters was assigned to telephone switchboard duty. After just finishing with a call, Waters says " I understand we've got a rookie reporting for this tour". Gorman says "So I hear". Waters asks "Have you seen him?" Gorman says "Not yet". Waters says "He better hurry up or he'll be late the first day on a job". Gorman says "He won't be late. I had a good one last night". Waters says "Yes sir, so I heard. Who's shot was it that hit him?" Gorman says "I don't know yet. They haven't dug the slug out". Waters says "Oh, here comes your rookie, Lieutenant". The young man walks up and says "Probationary Patrolman Cochran reporting for duty, sir". Gorman says "All right, you go on back to the 124 room. The clerical man there will tell you what squad you're assigned to". Cochran says "Yes, sir". Gorman says "His name is Patrolman Fallon". Cochran says "Yes, sir", and starts walking down the hall. He stops at an open door, knocks, and says "Excuse me. Is this the 124 room?" Fallon says "Yeah, this is it. What can I do for you?" Cochran says "Probationary Patrolman Cochran reporting for duty, sir". Fallon says "Oh, yeah. Your papers came up yesterday. Sit down, Cochran. I need to give you a summons book. Wait until I get the numbers off of it". Cochran says "Yes, sir". Fallon says "Now look, you don't have to "sir" me, save it for the brass. Here's the book. You're assigned to squad number ten. They are working the day shift. You're lucky, you can get right on the job." In the muster room, the patrolmen are turning out for inspection. Cochran asks "Shouldn't I turn out with them?" Fallon says "No, the Captain will want to talk with you".

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - Private Eye Test

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:26:02 -0500

Rick is in his office when the telephone rings. He picks up the receiver and says "Diamond Detective Agency, homicide made easy. With us, it's the corpse that counts". Helen says "I just don't think I'll ever get used to it". Rick says "Hi Helen" She says "Hi. What are you doing?" Rick says "Right now, nothing". Just then, Phil, the postman walks in and says "Morning, Mr. Diamond. Special Delivery for you. Sign right here". Rick says "Sure. Okay, there you are". Helen asks "Rick, what is it?" He says "It's a Special Delivery from the city hall". Helen says "Oh, must be important." Rick opens it and reads "Dear sir, you are hereby notified that under the laws of this state, you can be called .... " Rick sets the letter down and says "Oh, for Pete's sake. I have got to report to the police commission and get examined. The commission can call in any private detective and give him a test to find out whether or not he can still qualify to keep on operating". Helen says "You mean like a test like in school?" Rick says "Yeah. Oh, it says I've got to appear today, at Walt's precinct". Helen asks "At what time?" Rick says "Ten minutes ago". Helen says "Goodbye, Rick". He closes the office and hurries down to the precinct. Once there, Rick sees four or five guys in his profession are there ahead of him. Another private detective named Romero sees Rick and says "Oh, boys, it looks like the commission's serious this time. You can bet heads are gonna start rolling". Rick says "What if heads do start rolling, Romero? You got a spare". After a long wait, Rick receives the first part of the test, a written examination. Once he is finished, Sergeant Otis takes him down to the basement for the second part. Otis says "Now, there's a dummy in that room there, or in this case, a victim, that has been murdered. You will go in and try to solve the murder to the best of your ability. The necessary clues have been placed about the room". Rick steps inside, and immediately says "Otis!" He says "You ain't going to tell me you solved it already". Rick says "No. There are two victims in this room, and I'm afraid one of them isn't really a dummy".

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Midsummer Lunacy

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:23:01 -0500

Barrie is at the Jubilee Villa, a summer resort in Wisconsin, at the request of a lovely young lady that calls herself Linda Paris. Days at the Jubilee Pines are given to pinochle and golf. Nights are for dancing under the sheltering pines. Barrie and Linda were dancing and enjoying themselves, when Linda says "Well, I suppose the time has come to talk, Barrie. You've probably been wondering why I telephoned you and dragged you up here". Barrie says "I stopped wondering after the second highball". Linda says "Down that path there's a grape arbor where we can be alone". Barrie says "You've enticed me". Linda says "Only to talk about my problem. I really do have a problem, Barrie". He says "Yeah, I know, with men. You've had that same one problem since an early age, I'll bet". Linda says "You have facilities for finding out about people". Barrie says "I do. Who do you want to find out about?" Linda says "Stuart Stoner". Barrie asks "Who's he?" Linda says "A guest here at the hotel". Barrie says "So, you want a confidential police check on him?" Linda says "Yes, I want to do the conservative thing before I .... " Barrie says "Before getting too involved?" Linda says "Before getting engaged". Barrie says "And you're afraid Stuart is a low down fortune hunter. Is that the number of it?" Linda says "Oh well, he led me to believe that he too is rich". Barrie says "I'm assigned. What are the vital statistics on Stuart Stoner? Do you know about his hometown, family, business, etcetera and so forth?" Linda says "I know nothing except that his people are supposed to be in Milwaukee Society". Barrie says "You'll know more when I'm through. Milwaukee, here I come". Two days later, Barrie returns to the Jubilee Villa with bad news from Milwaukee. He tells Linda "There is no Stoner family in Milwaukee Society, and no young aristocrat named Stuart Stoner". Linda says "Then, Stuart is a masquerader". Barrie says "It would seem so. And you too are a masquerader. There is no Linda Paris of Brockton, Massachusetts".

CBS Radio Mystery Theater - I Warn You Three Times

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:24:05 -0500

On a snowy night in the middle of winter, the bumper-to-bumper traffic on a busy downtown street has come to a complete standstill. A car seems to be stuck at an intersection. The police officer sees the situation, and walks up to the car window and says "Let's go, sister, that lights green". She says "Oh, officer ...." He asks "What are you waiting for, lady?" She says "My husband. The light was red and he said he wanted to step out and clean off the rear window". The officer looks toward the back of the car, and says "Hey, mister. Are you finished back there?" The lady says "He just stepped out, a moment ago. Tom?" The officer says "Maybe he slipped in the snow". The lady says 'Tom? Are you all right?" The officer goes to check, and says "Lady, there ain't nobody around the back". She says "But, he just went out to clean ..." The officer says "Yeah, yeah, to clean the rear window. That's what you said". She says "But, what could have happened to him?" The officer says "Just sit there a minute, lady". The driver of the car stuck behind is honking his horn. The officer says to him "Hey, lay off of that horn. I know you got one". The driver asks "What's wrong officer? He asks "Did you see a guy get out of that car in front of you?" The driver says "To tell you the truth, I really wasn't paying any attention". The officer says "Okay, thank you", and goes back to the lady's car. She says "Officer, where is my husband? He was just there". The officer says "Lady, he, uh, disappeared". She asks "How could he disappear?" Officer says "I don't know. All I do know is that he ain't here". She asks "What am I going to do?" Officer says "Well, you can't keep blocking traffic, Lady, you've got to move on". She says "Where? I ...." Officer says "Beats me". She says "You must find him!" Officer says "Look, if you got troubles with your husband, that's your problem. But when you hold up traffic, that's my problem, so let's go, please". She says "I can't go anywhere. I don't know how to drive".

The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - Lady in Disguise

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:27:21 -0500

Rocky was excited to receive a long-distance call from Marseilles one afternoon. It was a young French lady named Francine. She says "Rocky, darling". He says "Hello, Francine" She says "Can you hear me?" Rocky says "Oh, clear as a bell". Francine says "Save the bells for tomorrow night. I will be there to ring them with you". Rocky asks "You'll be in Cairo, Francine?" She says "Yes. Now, darling, don't tell me you have a date for that night". Rocky says "Uh, for you lady, I'd break a date with Cleopatra. When do you get in?" She says "Evening sometime. Give me a chance to freshen up and meet me at the hotel about 8:30?" Rocky says "Sure. How long you be here?" She says "Darling, if we talk any longer, I will not have enough money left to pay for my plane ticket. 8:30 then?" Rocky says "Yeah, it's a date, Francine". Right away, Rocky sent his best suit out to the cleaners and called the laundry to hurry up with his shirts. He was feeling so good that morning, he decided to open up the Tambourine early before the help got there. ShortIy after he unlocked the front door, a familiar egg-shaped Egyptian wearing elevated shoes and an elongated fez steps inside, followed by his entourage of Seanglese bodyguards. He walks up to Rocky and says "Step to one side, Jordan". Rocky says "Keep your fez out of my face, Kafar". He says "Kafar Bey to you now, Jordan". Rocky says "Very important man, huh?" Kafar says "Certain people have learned to respect me. Yes, Jordan, you and I had certain difficulties when you first came to Cairo. You were most uncooperative". Rocky says "Take it someplace else. Kafar. You tried to keep me out of business, but I'm still here". Kafar says "I'm well aware that you won that round, Jordan. However, many things have changed since then. I intend to impress you with that fact". Rocky says "Get to the point. What brought you here?" Kafar says "My new official capacity as building inspector. It is possible, that I may have to condemn this building".

Your Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Funny Money Matter

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:13:15 -0500

Johnny receives a call from George Reed, who worked in the Hartford-based North American offices of Floyd's of England Insurance Company. Johnny says "Oh, hello George. How's Floyds of England doing these days?" George says "Well, if payments keep coming the way they started this morning, the company will go broke". Johnny asks "What's that mean?" George says "One of our old clients. Quite a character, by the way". Johnny says "Oh no. Wait, George. For just once give me a case involving some nice, ordinary, normal person. First, it was that old fuss budget Jodiah Gillis. Then, it was big bad Michael Meanie who thought he owned half the state of Louisiana". George says "Well, yes, I know, but compared to them, Durango Laramie Dalhart is as normal as they come". Johnny says "Durango what?" George says "Except for one thing, of course. The payment of his insurance premium this morning". Johnny asks "What was the matter with it?" George says "He paid 4,500, in hundred dollar bills. They're still here on my desk". Johnny says "Hundred dollar bills? You call this character normal?" George says "Listen, will you? Every one of these bills is counterfeit". Johnny says "Oh, I'll be right over". In a few minutes, Johnny arrives at George's office. he walked in to find George staring grimly at a pile of paper money spread around on the top of his desk. George says "Well, there they are, Johnny. Forty five one hundred bills. And every one of them is phony as I've ever seen. Look at them". Johnny says "Yeah. I see what you mean. Whoever turned these out didn't even have sense enough to use the proper kind of ink. It looks like he must have diluted it". George says "Yeah. You ever seen such washed out looking money in all your life?" Johnny says "He used good, tough paper though. Just like the real McCoy". Studying the bills more closely, Johnny says "Well, this is unusual for counterfeit". George asks "What?" Johnny says "Well, they've all been printed up with different serial numbers. Counterfeits usually have the same number on all the bills".

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Quicksand Murder Case

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:39:32 -0500

In a large, well furnished suburban house, Edna is making a hurried telephone call to her sister, Betsy, in a state of apparent fear and excitement. Betsy says "Hello?". Edna says "Betsy, this is Edna". Betsy says "Oh, hello, dear. I was waiting for your call. Have you moved into your new house?" Edna says "Yes, I moved in an hour ago. Betsy, can you come over here immediately?" Betsy asks "What's the matter, Edna? You sound nervous". Edna says "I am. I can't explain. I'm not sure of what I've found yet, but I wish you'd come over. I'm frightened". Betsy says "I'll be there in 15 minutes". Edna says "All right", and hangs up the phone. Edna says to herself "I hope Betsy comes right over". Suddenly, she sees someone and screams "No! No, don't! Let me go! Don't kill me! Don't! ...." The next morning, Betsy appears at Mr. Keen's office. Keen asks "Do you want to see me, Miss?" She says Yes. My name is Betsy Harlow. I've come to you for help, because I'm terribly worried about my sister, Edna. Something's happened to her, I just know it". Keen says "Take it easy now". He turns to Mike and says "Would you bring over a chair for Miss Harlow?" Mike says "Why sure, boss. Betsy sits down and says "I'd have gone to the police, only I'm not certain myself exactly what happened. I looked through the house, but everything was in order. I've been up all night hoping I'd hear from Edna". Keen asks "Your sister has disappeared, Miss Harlow?" She says "Completely, Mr. Keen. Edna phoned me yesterday about 6.30 in the evening. She just moved into a new house she rented on Wilson Drive. When she phoned, she seemed to be very worried about something. She asked me to come right over to her house, and she'd explain. When I got there, the house was dark. I kept ringing the doorbell for half an hour, and then managed to find a window on the ground floor that was unlocked. That's how I got in and searched the place. Keen asks "What did you find, Miss Harlow? Wasn't your sister there?" Betsy says "No, Mr. Keen. There wasn't a trace of Edna".

Official Detective - The Informer

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:51:18 -0500

Three thieves, Chris Marvin, Manny Clinger, and Pete Raiden are responsible for the robbery of the Currency Exchange. The total take amounted to 500 thousand dollars. They are currently splitting up the proceeds. Chris says "Go on, Pete. Pick it up". Pete says "No thanks". Manny says "You sound like you mean it". Pete says "I do, Manny". Chris says "What's the matter, Pete? I never yet met a guy that turned his nose up 100 thousand bucks". Pete says "You know what's the matter. We copped 500 thousand on that job, Chris. It was supposed to be a three-way split, and 100 grand ain't one third of 500". Chris says "The way I figure it is". Pete says "You figured wrong". Chris says "Now listen, and get this straight, Pete. For your part in the act, you get 100 G's. The rest goes to me and Manny. Now, pick it up". Pete says "I thought you said it was supposed to be a three-way split". Chris says "You thought wrong. You see, Manny ain't squawking". Pete says "But I am. You think I'm going to take this lying down?" Chris says "I don't know what you mean by that, Pete, but if you start any trouble, I'll lay you flat on your back. Look, Pete, you want it straight, I'll give it to you straight. Manny and me pulled that heist. No thanks to you". Pete says "What do you mean?" Chris says "Just what I said. You were just a lookout. It was Manny and me that went into the Currency Exchange. It was Manny and me that did the dirty work. We shut up the guard. We took the risks". Pete says "I still say knocking off that guard wasn't smart". Chris says "The point is, we had to. It was him or us. So, all in all, Pete, me and Manny figure we did most of the work, and that's why we're taking a bigger split. You got to feel glad we're letting you have even 100 grand of it. Now, take it, or leave it". Pete says "Okay, I'll take it, but I don't like it". Pete gathers up his share and says "I'll see you guys later". Chris asks "Where are you going?" Pete says "Out". After he leaves, Chris says "Manny, I don't like his attitude. Tail him. See where he goes". Manny says "Sure".

This Is Your FBI - The Careless Kidnapper

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:34:31 -0500

Pearl Bedford was, you might say, one of the most even-tempered persons in all the world. She was unpleasant all the time and her disposition is being far from sweetened at the moment by three things, the stifling mid-afternoon heat which is making a furnace of the Chicago apartment, the sight of her husband, Joseph, alias "Broadway", sprawled on the couch, and the brassy trumpeting of Robin Johnson, alias "Satch", an unemployed friend, who has been sharing the apartment. Pearl paces the floor, then suddenly stops and says to her husband "Listen, stupid". He says "Yeah, honey?" Pearl says "I want you to go across the hall and stuff that bugle down that guy's throat". Joseph says "Well, when I get tired of it". Pearl says "He's been blowing his brains out for an hour now". He says "I like it". She says "I don't". Joseph says "Quit beefing, will you?" Pearl says "I'll stop beefing when you go out and get us some money". Joseph says "Don't start that again". Pearl says "What are you waiting for? The woods are full of suckers with dough and everybody's getting their share, everybody but you". Joseph says "I am NOT interested in nickels and dimes. When I make a score it's gonna be a big one". Pearl say "Well, you're not gonna make it laying around here". Joseph says "Oh, shut up". Pearl says "I won't shut up". Joseph says "Okay, okay", and gets up off the couch. Pearl says "Where are you going?" He says "I'm going in to see Satch, where it's peaceful". Joseph knocks on the door. Satch asks "Who's there?" Joseph says "It's me, Broadway". He walks in and says "Hey, Satch. Play some more will you? Play loud". Satch says "Pearl been complaining again? Joseph says "She don't appreciate your efforts on the trumpet". Satch says "No kidding. Well, look, down at the casino they're paying "Hot Lips" Hanover seventy five hundred dollars a week for the same kind of efforts". Joseph says "That is a lot of money. Hey Satch, have you come up with any idea how we can make a big touch?" Satch says "Nope". Joseph says "I think I have".

Gang Busters - Nicky Small and the Antique Ring Case

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:30:36 -0500

One summer afternoon in the city of Chicago, in a lunchroom on Madison Street, a man named John, sat at a table, waiting for the waitress to take his order. He also kept his eyes on the front door. Finally, another man arrived and walked to his table. John says "Hello, Nicky". He says "How are you, John? Long time no see". John says "Sit down. When you called and said it was you, I thought somebody was kidding. What you doing back in Chicago?" Nicky says "I missed the lake. Came back to look at the water". John asks "Things get too hot on the coast?" Nicky says "Yeah, something like that". John asks "How are you fixed for cash?" Nicky says "Don't tell me you're giving it away". John says "I'm always in the market for good merchandise". Nicky says "I bet we can do some business, John. if your prices have come up any". John says "Show me what you got. I'll put a price on it". Nicky says "I landed in town. The place looks strange to me". John says "Well, things change in ten years. Nicky says "I didn't know a soul, so I said to myself, maybe old John is still in business. I looked you up in the telephone book and, what do you know? There you are at the same old stand. How's the uh cleaning and pressing business?" John says "It's all right, for a sideline. Bring whatever you got around. I'll make you a deal". Nicky says "I got one piece with me". John says "Let's see it". Nicky says "Here, a diamond ring. Genuine antique. I'm going to stick around Chicago, John. I got myself a two bit job in a wholesale grocery". John says "The job's a good thing. Five hundred on the ring, Nicky". He says "Give it back. It's a genuine antique". John says "Okay, suit yourself". Just then, the waitress comes up and says "Hi John". He says "A hamburger, Liz. Not too well done, and a cup of coffee". Liz says "Okay ... Hey, that's a nice ring!" Nicky says "You're telling me". Liz says "It's the kind of ring a girl dreams about".

Jeff Regan, Investigator - This May Hurt Just a Little

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:42:37 -0500

On a Tuesday morning, Jeff wandered in to the Lyon's office. Anthony J was sitting behind his desk. In his hands, a towel and a couple of half-melted cubes of ice. Lyon says "Oh, hello, Jeffrey. I've been waiting for you". Jeff asks "Trouble, Lyon?" He says "No, no trouble at all, just a toothache, but it's gone now". Jeff says "We've got a client". Lyon says "Why, yes, Jeffery, that's just what I was going to say". Jeff says "Okay, out with it". Lyon says "Well, you see, I was feeling under the weather. The bicuspid's acting up again, and so, well, I called a dentist". Jeff says "And that's the toothache began to get better?" Lyon says "No, in fact, it was terrible. I was suffering the tortures of the damned. Well, Jeffrey I finally got in touch with this man, Dr. Beauregard". Jeff says "Beauregard?" Lyon says "Yes, Jeffery". Jeff says "Jolly Charlie Beauregard? Easy credit terms?" Lyon says "And no-money-down". Jeff starts laughing. Lyon says "Well, remember Jeffery, business hasn't been going well. Remember, our last fee? It turned out to be stolen money". Jeff says "All right Lyon, get on with it. You called Jolly Charlie Beauregard, the friendly credit dentist, and he said what?" Lyon says "Well that's what's so remarkable, Jeffrey, when I said I was president of the Lyon Detective Agency, he asked if could I send a man right over". Jeff says "And you said it was your tooth". Lyon says "No, I said, of course Dr. Beauregard, right away. And the doctor said it was important, but he'd rather not talk about it over the phone. It had something to do with one hundred thousand dollars .... " Jeff says "That's when you got rid of your toothache!" Lyon laughs and says "Well, Jeffery, think of it. To have a toothache when a man is discussing something like that is sacrilege". Jeff laughs and says "Okay, Fatso, I'll go see Jolly Charlie Beauregard". Lyon says "Oh, one more thing, Jeffrey. While you're there, open up a charge account, just in case".

The Epic Casebook - Switch On for Death

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:06:43 -0500

Inspector Carr is at his desk when he receives a call from Operations. The sergeant there says "A call just came through from the Toynbee Mission at Whitechapel. One of their volunteer helpers, a Mr. Charles Soames has been found dead. The warden thinks it's a murder. He was found dead in the bath. It seems he was electrocuted". Carr says "Electrocuted? You sure it was murder, and not an accident?" Sergeant says "The warden seems to think it was murder. By the way, he said he is a doctor, Dr. Ernest Tomlin". Soon, Inspector Carr arrives at the scene. Dr. Tomlin says "Thank you for your prompt response, Chief Inspector Carr. Although I've only known Soames for the last eight months, I feel his death as a deep personal loss". Carr says "Dr. Tomlin, are you sure it was murder?" Tomlin says "Well Mr. Carr, if you come through to the ablution quarters, you'll see the justification for my suspicion. I haven't touched anything. I found it difficult to resist the temptation to have poor Soames's body lifted out of the bath water, but I realized that I would be impeding the police in their investigations. Shall we go through?" Carr says "Please". Tomlin says "The Mission is practically deserted at this time of night. There's no one here except my wife, myself, and Sid Peabody. Sid is a very good chap. He's a caretaker, cleaner, a jack of all trades, I suppose you'd call him. Now, here, yes the ablutions are on the left. Now, take a look at that, Inspector. An electric heater in a bath full of water on a hot August night. If you look at the body, your experience with the murder squad will tell you that the very expression on the man's face denotes that he has been electrocuted". Carr says "There's no question of that. I see the switch is still on". Tomlin says "Exactly". Carr says "I understand it was you who came across the body of Soames in the bathwater and telephoned Scotland Yard". Tomlin says "Yes I did, Inspector. You know about our mission?" Carr says "Yes, of course. Although this isn't the time to say it, I have a great deal of respect and admiration for this work".

Twilight Zone - The Thirty-Fathom Grave

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:12:25 -0500

Just after passing through a storm. the Captain of a U.S. Naval Destroyer, says "All right, men. We've got clear skies and a calm sea. Now, let's get this ship back on course". First Mate Smith says "Yes, sir". Captain Beecham says "Mr. Smith, what is your present course and speed?" Smith says "Steaming on course 26 Degrees True. Speed 10 knots, sir". Beecham says "Very well. Come right to new course 270 and indicate turns for 15 knots. Smith says "Aye, aye, sir. Helmsman, come right to new course 270". Helmsman Mormer says "Aye, sir, coming right to new course 270". Smith says "All engines ahead standard. Indicate 126 turns for 15 knots". Mormer says "Aye, sir. All secure, Captain". Beecham says "Glad to hear it, Ensign. Any damage?" He says "No, sir. We took on a lot of water in the storm, though. That was one heck of a swell back there". Beecham says "I'm aware of the storm, Mr. Mormer. I'm also aware of the swell. And what I'm also aware of is that that whale boat was not properly hoisted. A 13-year-old sea scout would have rigged it in a stored position". Mormer says "Right, sir". Beecham says "Tell the Chief Bosun's Mate I want to see him in my quarters. On the double". Mormer says "Aye, aye, sir". A short while later, Chief Bosun's Mate Bell enters the Captain's quarters, and says "Reporting as ordered, sir". Beecham says "At ease, Bell. As the Chief Bosun's Mate onboard this ship, there are several duties for which you are responsible. One of these is the proper securing of the whale boat. Now, last night we had a bad swell and that boat should have been rigged in. Instead, it was left swung out, and as a result, she's sustained damage”. Bell says "I did all I could, sir. I haven't been feeling up to par". Beecham asks “Did you report to Sick Bay?” Bell says “No, sir”. Beecham asks “Is there a problem?” Bell says “No problems, sir. I’ll watch it in the future”. Later, on the bridge, the sonar is indicating something in the water. Beecham asks “What am I listening to?” The operator says “Possible submarine, but not moving, sir. Dead in the water”.

The Adventures of Sam Spade - The String of Death Caper

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:41:34 -0500

Sam was in his office when his door opened and a woman walked in. Sam could tell she was the showgirl type. She wore a tight black skirt and blouse, red alligator shoes, and her hair was overdone in somebody's peroxide oven. She was chewing gum and swung a black patent leather handbag. She says "Let's face it. I'm stranded". Sam asks "Really, where?" She says "Where do you think? Right here in this town". Sam says "My sympathies, won't you sit down?" She says "Thanks, you're a gentlemen. Ya know, the next time I take a job, somewhere, I'm going to carry a ticket back to where I came from, and a six day supply of K-rations". Sam says "Well, would you care to tell me about it?" She says "I was doing an act at the Gay Paree nightclub when the blow fell. I had a big floor show trying to boost business, but it didn't boost, it busted. The place was padlocked, likewise the owner's pocketbook. We were out two weeks salary". Sam says "We?" She says "I was the "Olga" half of the dance team of Ricardo and Olga. Then, Ricardo, the creep, danced off the stage the last night of the show and ran off with all my savings". Sam says "I always say, we're better off without those kind of people around anyway". She says "I called my manager, and he told me there are people starving in the streets, and at least I had a hotel room to do it in. Now, my rent's up at the end of the week". Sam says "Your story has touched me very deeply. Would it spoil your timing any if I asked you why you came to see me, Olga?" She says "My name's Kelly Green. I wouldn't be seen on the street as Olga". Sam says "Pardon my mistake". Kelly says "Yeah. I came here to ask you to find a guy named Captain Eric Nostrand. He's somewhere here in San Francisco. Just tell him Kelly's got some information she wants to sell. You can reach me at the Embassy Hotel, Room 627. All right, see you later". Sam says "Uh, just a minute, Kelly, I hate to mention this, but there's a fee for my services". Kelly says "He'll pay you. He really wants the information I got".

Box 13 - One One Three Point Five

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:04:47 -0500

Dan Holiday receives a letter in his Box 13 that reads "Two days ago, I saw your ad in the Star Times, and I want you to do something for me. Find someone who I know is in this city. I think the man I want you to help me locate will be killed unless I find him first. If you're free tomorrow evening, we can meet at the corner of Robertson and 35th Street at eight o'clock. Carry a top coat and your hat in your hand, and I'll speak to you, Anxiously, Dorothy Simmons". At eight o'clock the next night, Dan arrived at his destination, and met Miss Simmons. By 8:15 P.M., She and Dan were sitting across from each other at a coffee shop. Miss Simmons was a good looking young woman, maybe 25 or 26 years old, but underneath that calm exterior something was happening. She says "I know he's somewhere in this city, Mr. Holiday. I've got to find him". Dan says "Maybe you'd better tell me who this is we've got to find". Dorothy says "My brother. Dan says "Oh. Well, how do you know he's here?" Dorothy says " I've traced him this far". Dan asks "Have you heard from him at all?" Dorothy says "No, he's running away from something or someone." Dan asks "How do you know that?" Dorothy says "Well, the last time I saw him, three months ago. He was frightened and wouldn't tell me what was wrong. Then, he disappeared". Dan says "Your letter said he might be killed". Dorothy says "He said that". Dan asks "Well, is there any reason for him saying that?" Dorothy says "No, at least none that he told me". Dan says "Look, Miss Simmons, the city has a perfectly good Missing Person's Bureau. Why not go to the police?" Dorothy says "I can't". Dan says "All right, you can't. Is there a reason?" Dorothy says "I don't know what my brother's done, if anything". Dan says "Oh, I see. Well, if he's been a bad boy, it will be out of my hands". Dorothy says "You would turn him over to the police?" Dan says "Well, of course". Dorothy says "You won't help me except under that condition?" Dan says "That's about it". Dorothy says "All right, I agree".

Bold Venture - The Key to Death

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:31:08 -0500

In the office at Shannon's Place, Slate says "Saylor, come here a minute". She says "How close can I get? I've been sitting on the arm of your chair. You've been using my hip pocket for an ashtray". Slate says "Look at this, here in the newspaper". Saylor says "Yeah, I've been looking at it, he's a doll. Out of a field of fifty contestants, Herman Hackenschmidt is today crowned Mr. Teaneck, New Jersey. Gee, what pretty teeth". Slate says "Not the pinup boy, this item. The one about the guy who inherited a hundred thousand dollars from his uncle Jerome". Saylor says "Hmm, a hundred thousand. What would you do if you had all that money, Slate?" He says "I've got it all planned. I'd take it to a bank, change it into small bills and run through it barefooted". Saylor says "I'd do a nice barefoot polka on five dollar bills, Slate. Am I invited?" Slate says "On the one dollar bills, Taylor, I wouldn't want you to...." Just then, a jockey named Mickey walks into the office. He says "Hold that pose, you two. It belongs in the winner's circle". Saylor says "Well, look, Slade, it's the tiny man with a king-sized baritone voice. How's the jockey dodge, Mickey?" He says "Can't complain, filly. At Oriental Park they're betting me and not the quadrupeds. I own Havana". Slate says "That's a big package for a little man like you, Mickey". He says "Can you hear me okay, you two? My voice has got so far to go from down here for me to up there to you". Saylor says "We'll listen close, what's on your mind?" Mickey says "I want you to do me a favor, huh? About the key". Slate asks "What key, Mickey?" He says "The key for the locker at the Havana bus terminal. I got a parcel checked there, I ain't got time to run down for it now. So, if I ain't back in a couple of days, you take care of it for me". Slate says "I'll put it on my key ring. By the way, what's in the parcel?" Mickey says "Just some frayed riding silks, Slade. I'm so fond of them. If someone tried to take them away from me, I'd kill them. Kill them where it hurts". Slate says "Yeah, where's a man gonna get frayed riding silks, these days?"

Calling All Cars - Milk Bottle Murder

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:59:46 -0500

Early morning in downtown Los Angeles, November 4th. Merchant Fire Dispatch Officer Harry J. Ruud's attention is suddenly attracted by a cry of "Stop Thief!" Looking up, he sees a man disappearing around the next corner at a dead run. For three blocks, the mad race continues. Then, at the corner of Third and Alameda Streets, a second officer, Oliver Densmore, spots the fugitive and joins the pursuit. Two blocks later, the two officers apprehend the breathless suspect. Officer Densmore says "All right, take it easy". Thief says "I'll give it back". Densmore says "You're right there. You'll give it back and that's not all". Thief says "There's only one bottle of milk. That's all I got". Densmore says "I don't care whether it's one bottle of milk or the Bank of Italy. You stole it, didn't you?" Thief says "Yeah, I only wanted to borrow it". Densmore says "Sure. About how far did you chase this guy before I saw you, Harry?" He says about three blocks, I think". Densmore asks "Did you see him take this milk?" Ruud says "No, I heard that old watchman down by the warehouse yelling, and I joined in the chase". Densmore says "I see". Densmore turns to the thief and says "Oh, come on, let's take a walk down to the station. I think the Desk Sergeant can handle this". So, the milk thief, accompanied by Officer Densmore and Fire Officer Ruud, start a more leisurely walk in the direction of the police station. The three walk in silence for about two blocks, when the thief says "Hey, I got something to ask you". Densmore says "Go ahead". Thief says "I live up here in this block, I have a room in a hotel. I want to know if I can go up and get something?" Densmore says "You won't need anything where you are going. The city supplies everything". The thief says "It's money for bail. I start a new job in the morning". Eventually, the officers feel pity for him and accompany him to his room. As the thief is looking for something in his dresser, he suddenly grabs a revolver, shoots Officer Densmore, and makes his escape!"

Suspense - The Black Path of Fear

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:11:03 -0500

It was Scotty and Eve's first day in Havana. They had taken a horse drawn carriage taxi, and spent the afternoon driving around to see the sights. In the Chinatown area, they stopped at a little curiosity shop. Eve was always crazy about jade. They made a few purchases, and started back toward the main part of the town. It was getting dark, and Eve snuggled up close to Scotty in the carriage and says "It's been a wonderful day, Scotty. I was scared at first. A couple of times I thought I saw him in the crowds there, in Chinatown. I guess it was just my imagination". Scotty says "Sure it was. He wouldn't try any rough stuff this far from his home base". Eve says "He said he'd get me if I ever left him, no matter where I went". Scotty says "Well, he sent us a radiogram wishing us luck". Eve says "Yes, that's what worries me. He didn't say which kind of luck". The coachman stops the carriage near a cantina. Scotty asks "Hey, what's this driver? he says "Sloppy Joe's, senor. Big attraction of Havana". Scotty says "Of course, want to go in, darling?" Eve says "Why not? We can only die once". So, Scotty paid the coachman and they went into Sloppy Joe's. The place was jammed full of people and so noisy they couldn't hear themselves think. It was like a football scrimmage when they moved, and like sardines in a can when they stood still. Then, suddenly the crowd parted in front of them like the Red Sea. A little photographer came through using an old-fashioned tripod for a battering ram. He set up his camera and pointed it in Scotty and Eve's direction. He says "The senor and the lady would like a picture for to show the friends back in the states?" Eve says "Oh, please, Scotty. We've never had a picture taken together". Scotty says "Go ahead". As the picture is taken, Eve lets out a groan. Scotty says "He's taken it. Come on, honey. Everyone is looking at us". Eve says "Give me time". Scotty says "What is it? Why are you limp? Darling, what happened? Eve?" Scotty looks at the crowd and says "Somebody do something! She's been knifed here in my arms!"

Theater Five - The Scream

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:40:41 -0500

The demolition crew has been assigned to demolish a lovely, old Victorian mansion that has recently been condemned. Mr. Malison, the crew foreman is trying to motivate his crew that morning. Malison says "Hey, what's holding you guys up over there? Get that scaffolding in place. We start the wrecking ball in five minutes, so watch it. And you, what are you just standing around for?" Dunahee says "Me?" Malison says "I don't see anybody behind you, McDougall". He says "It's Dunahee, Mickey Dunahee". Malison says "Okay. It says here you're on the crane. We're behind schedule. So, get up in that cab seat and wait for my signal". Dunahee says "Mr. Malison, I, uh .... " Malison says "Now, what's the problem". Dunahee says "It's a ... It's a feeling I've got that I shouldn't be the one to operate the crane on this job". Malison asks "Why not? It says here you're qualified". Dunahee says "That's right. I am, sir, but .... " Malison says "These walls have got to come down today. You were hired to operate the big ball. So, what's with this feeling you're wasting my time with? You sick? You look pretty healthy to me". Dunahee says "It's not that, sir. It's, uh, I didn't know when I signed on, the job it would be a house like this. A lovely old house with such an air about it. This morning, I started looking at it and I said to myself, if I'm the one has to be breaking those fine, graceful walls into bits, I said to myself, I can't. It would be like doing in a beautiful woman some way". Malison says "My, my, aren't we sensitive, though? A bleeding Irish poet we've got on the payroll. Get lost". Dunahee says "Oh, I'm, uh, fired?" Malison says "You were hired to run that crane. There's no time to get a replacement. Get in that seat, and when I say swing it, you swing it". Dunahee says "Yes, sir". Malison gives the signal. The wrecking ball swings into the wall. A loud crash is heard, followed by a woman's scream! Dunahee says "What was that?" Joe, a worker standing nearby, says "What was what?" Dunahee says "Somebody screamed! Didn't you hear it?" Joe says "Huh? I didn't hear nothing".

I Was a Communist for the FBI - Canadian Crossfire

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:54:47 -0500

Matt Cvetic, along with a comrade companion, are traveling by train to Canada on separate assignments for the party. The conductor announces "Albany, next stop. Albany, five minute stop". Matt says "Five minutes. I think I'll get off and buy a magazine, Comrade Millhi". He says "Sure, I'll come with you Comrade Cvetic". Matt says "I'll only be a minute". Millhi says "We should stay together, comrade, for our own protection. You don't want to live dangerously, do you?" As secretary of the Red Control Slav Congress, Matt was supposed to organize some new labor cells in Montreal. The FBI had given Matt the name of a Canadian Agent, Ferguson, who was to be his contact, but commies had given him a traveling companion. A short NKVD man, a Romanian named Millhi who had a sense of humor like an undertaker. After re-boarding the train, Millhi was laughing. Matt asks "What's so funny?" Millhi says "I was just thinking of a letter I received. My cousin in Romania just died. I owed him eight hundred dollars". Matt says "Oh, brother". Millhi says "What's the matter? No funny bone?" Matt says "You just cracked it. To me, death just isn't a laugh". Millhi says "Ah, you're the sensitive type". Matt says "Yeah. Why are you going to Canada?" Millhi says "I have a special assignment. A very special one, but no, my mission is too vital to tell to an agent of the FBI". Matt says "What ... What did you say?" Millhi says "Don't be offended, comrade. We of the Secret Police are trained to regard everyone as an enemy agent. That way, we stay out of trouble". Matt says "Oh". Millhi says "I like you, comrade. You must visit me at the party headquarters. Perhaps we will entertain a few pretty girls". Matt says "Sure, and discuss the misery of the world". Millhi laughs and says "Comrade Cvetic, what a sense of humor!. You kill me!" Matt thought to himself that he would have loved to kill him, but Millhi had done one thing for him. He had dropped a hint of something dangerous. NKVD agents are always trouble, and when they are on special assignment, it's murder.

Boston Blackie - The Peters Mix-Up

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:44:35 -0500

Two police officers named Phil and Joe are on duty in a small motor boat on the local lake. Joe asks "Still no sign of that body you're trying to find?" Phil says "No, not yet". Joe says "Hey what's the story on this thing we're on? They didn't tell me anything at headquarters, except to meet you up here and take orders from you". Phil says "Well, we got a tip from some citizen that he saw something dumped in the lake, so we've got to find it and .... " Joe says "Hey, I think we did! Look over there!" Phil says "That's it all right, Joe, nice work". Joe says 'Yeah, I'll kill the engine". After they get closer, Joe asks "Any idea who it is?". Phil says "Yeah, some mug probably. Got in bad with his boss, or his mob, and was invited to take a bath the hard way". They grab the body and pull him onto the boat. Phil says "Recognize the guy, Joe? He says "No, he's no local hood, I can tell you that. The lapel of his coat hasn't been touched. I guess whoever knocked him off doesn't care if we are able to identify him". Phil says "I guess not. Anything in his clothes?" Joe says "Yeah, this wallet. No dough". Phil says "Take a look at his identification card". Joe reads "Name, Walter Peters. Address, Harrison Hotel. In case of accident notify .... hey, do you see what I see?" Phil says "I think so. It's a good thing this was a waterproof wallet, or maybe it was a bad thing. It depends on what Inspector Faraday says when he sees what we're looking at". Joe says "How do you like that? In case of accident, notify Boston Blackie!" Later, at the morgue, Faraday says "Blackie, what do you mean you don't know the dead guy? Your name is in his wallet. Didn't you see it? In case of accident, notify Boston Blackie". Blackie says "I saw it, Faraday, and I read it to you so that you'd know what it says. I still don't know Peters. I never saw him in my life." Faraday says "Wait a minute, Blackie, you're holding something back". Blackie says "Yes, my temper". Faraday says "Blackie, we fished Peters body out of the lake this morning". Blackie says "Congratulations, what did you use for bait?"

Dragnet - The Big Death

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:19:39 -0500

It was Monday, February 17th, and raining in Los Angeles. Detective Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero were working the day watch out of homicide detail. At 4:18 PM they meet with Thad Brown, Chief of Detectives, in Room 26. Also present at that meeting are Captain Steed, Special Agent Ray Kimball, and his friend, Mr. Trudeau. After the introductions, Thad Brown says "Gentlemen, Mr. Kimball and Mr. Trudeau here have some important information to give us. Mr. Trudeau, would you like to repeat for these officers what you told us a few moments ago?" Trudeau says "Yes, sir. Well, a friend of mine wants me to kill his wife for him. I'm convinced he means to go through with the thing". Thad Brown says "Naturally, it goes without saying that Kimball here will back up the veracity of his story". Ben asks "Well, Mr. Trudeau, who is your friend?" Trudeau says "His name's Charles Stone. He owns a string of warehouses around town. I used to work for him. Well, the other day, he called me and asked me if I was working. I told him no. Then he asked me to meet him in front of the public library. That was last Saturday afternoon". Joe asks "Did you meet him?" Trudeau says "Yes, I did. He took me to a bar in the neighborhood, and started telling me all about his troubles at home. He said his wife was running around with other men. Well, we had quite a few drinks and I guess I thought that's what accounted for it". Ben asks "What's that Mr. Trudeau?" He says "Well, he leaned toward me and he said, here's the dough. The wife and I haven't been getting along well at all for about a year. She's stepping out with some other guy on me and, to make a long story short, well that's when he told me. He said, I want to lose her. I told him I didn't quite get the drift of the thing and then he said I want my wife killed. I'll pay a thousand dollars for the job". Ben says "Do you have you any idea why he contacted you on this thing?" Trudeau says "Well, I don't know other than the fact that I hadn't been able to work for some time. He knew I needed the money pretty badly".

Night Beat - The Hunter Becomes the Hunted

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:35 -0500

At a little past midnight, Randy Stone steps out into the deserted sidewalk in front of the newspaper building. A man comes up behind him and says "All right, Stone. Don't turn around and don't move". Randy says "Well, if this is a stick-up you're out of luck. Payday is tomorrow". The man says "It's John Gault, Mr. Stone". Randy says "Gault?" He says "I said don't turn around. I escaped, Stone. I got away. Let's find your car". Randy asks "How did you escape?" Gault says "On the train on the way to the death house. The guard got careless". Randy asks "Is that his gun?" Gault says "Yes". Randy asks "Did you kill him?" Gault says "No". Randy says "There's probably an alarm out for you". Gault says "Maybe they won't catch me before I do what I have to do". Randy says "And what's that?" Gault says "I kept saying I was innocent, Mr. Stone. You kept saying I was guilty. The newspaper is a powerful thing. What I said only a few people heard. What you said in your column a million people heard. Come on, let's go". Randy says "I work for a newspaper, Gault. We deal in facts. Facts like a jealous husband shooting an unarmed man in the back". Gault says "When it's printed, people believe it. Even if it's a bunch of trumped-up lies". Randy says "I didn't convict you, Gault, the evidence did". Gault says "You helped. Here we are. Get in. You can drive, and no tricks. I've got nothing to lose, nothing". Randy starts the car and asks "Where are we going?" Gault says "To the Assistant District Attorney's home. He lives on Fowler Street between Oak and Euclid". Randy says "What do you want with him, Gault? He's just a guy doing his job and it's a tough one". Gault says "He's figuring on getting married soon and planning on a nice comfortable life". Randy says "What's wrong with that?" Gault says "Why don't you ask my wife".

Dr. Gideon Fell - Below Suspicion

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:47:20 -0500

Dr. Gideon Fell and Patrick Butler KC are traveling to HM Prison Holloway in northern London. Patrick asks "Oh, is Linton already? We're nearly there". Dr. Fell says "Yes. Next stop, Holloway. I should warn you, Joyce Wallace is a very pretty girl. Perhaps as well, I shall be with you to give you moral support". Patrick says "Thank you, but I prefer to see her on my own". Dr. Fell says "But she's bound to be shy about meeting you". Patrick says "No, I need to take her emotional temperature, so to speak. Give me ten minutes alone with her". Dr. Fell says "Very well, but don't forget one important point". Patrick asks "What might that be?" Dr. Fell says "The charge against her is murder". Upon arriving at the prison, Patrick is escorted to Miss Wallace's cell. She asks "Who are you?" He says "Please don't be alarmed, Miss Wallace. My name is Patrick Butler. I shall be your counsel to defend you in court". Joyce says "Oh, but there must be some mistake. I mean, I haven't any money". Patrick says "Oh, that doesn't matter at all. I'm here to help you. But, if it makes you feel any better, I'll take my fee to the next wealthy racketeer, who really is guilty". Joyce says "So, you believe I didn't murder Mrs. Taylor? Oh, you don't know how much that means to me. Thank you". Patrick says "Just let me ask you a few questions. How old are you? How long have you been with Mrs. Taylor? That sort of thing". Joyce says "I'm 28 years old. I'd been with Mrs. Taylor for nearly two years as a sort of companion secretary nurse". Patrick says "Nurse. Ah, yes. Yes. I gather she was a rich widow, nearly 70 years old, and a bit of a hypochondriac". Joyce says "Yes. She was always taking pills and patent medicines". Patrick says "Were you the only other person who slept in the house?" Joyce says "Yes. She had a cook housekeeper, Alice Griffin, who was married to Bill Griffin, the coachman. They had the coach house at the back. There was a horse in the stable, and that's where .... " Patrick says "Oh, are you about to say that's where the poison came from?"

Dangerous Assignment - A Country's Democracy Threatened

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:27:05 -0500

Steve Mitchell walks into the Commissioner's office and says "Good morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you had an assignment for me". The Commissioner says "I do, Steve. Your plane leaves for South America in one hour". Steve says "South America is pretty hot down there this time of year, isn't it?" Commissioner says "Not as hot as it'll be after you get down there". Steve says "Okay, what's the deal?" Commissioner says "This country right here on the map". Steve says "Yeah, I might have known". Commissioner asks "What do you mean?" Steve says "I read the newspapers, too" Commissioner says "Then you know the background of the deal". Steve says "Pretty much. That particular country's on the fence politically. There's an election coming up next week. The party in power is democratic and friendly to us. The minority party is fascist and not friendly to us". Commissioner says "Right. Last night, Borrego, head of the minority party, was murdered. And what's worse, the man they suspect of murdering Borrego is an American named Hartley". Steve says "Oh fine. Has he been arrested?" Commissioner says "No, he's in hiding somewhere in that country. It's a mess, Steve. If Hartley did kill Borrego, the resulting tension in anti-US propaganda will be enough to switch the election over into the hands of a hostile minority". Steve says "Yeah. Hey look, you say IF Hartley killed Borrego. I kind of get the idea that you think the whole deal might be a frame. Do you?" Commissioner says "I don't think anything, Steve. I'm sending you down there to do my thinking for me". Steve says "Well, just one thing, Commissioner". He asks "What's that?" Steve says "Suppose it isn't a frame. Suppose Hartley really did Kill Borrego". Commissioner says "In that case, Steve, we're licked. We haven't a leg to stand on. But, that's just what you've got to find out, one way or another. Get down there, Steve, and do anything that's necessary to get to the bottom of this whole rotten mess. Well, that's it. You've got your assignment. Steve says "Yeah, yeah, I know, good luck".

The Adventures of the Falcon - The Case of the Killer's Key

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:21:54 -0500

Early afternoon in New York and in a shabby rooming house in midtown Manhattan, a nervous young man named Larry Gordon gives himself a dose of artificial courage. Then deciding further treatment is indicated, he starts pouring again. At that moment, here is a knock at the door. Larry asks "Who is it?" The voice says "It's me, Larry, open up". Larry says "Wait a minute, Claire". Larry opens the door and Claire enters. He asks "Did you get them?" Claire says "Everything. Here, you fly to Chicago, and there I made a reservation for you on the California Limited". Larry asks "What name did you use?" Clair says "Larry Holcomb". Larry says "Good. When's the plane leaving?" Claire says "At 8:25 tonight". Larry asks "Couldn't you get me out sooner?" Claire says "No. Listen Larry, I still think you're making a mistake. Running away is no solution. Maybe this isn't as bad as you think". Larry says "It's worse. If Hunt ever lays his hands on me, that's it". Claire says "I think you're wrong". Larry says "Look, I worked for the man for eight years. I know how his mind operates. I never should have opened my yap to those treasury boys in the first place". Claire says "You had to, darling". Larry says "Why? Was someone twisting my arm? They got enough on him to send him up for ten years". Claire says "But without you, they've got no case". Larry says "And don't think that Mr. Hunt doesn't know it. Now, if you want to help me pack ...." Suddenly, there is another knock at the door. Larry asks "Do you think you could have been followed?" Claire says "No, I was very careful". Larry asks "Who is it?" The voice at the door says "Mr. Kemper, from the Internal Revenue". Larry says "Oh, just a minute Mr. Kemper". Claire asks "What do you want me to do?" Larry says "Get in the kitchen and, for Pete's sake, be quiet". She says "All right". Larry says "I'm coming, Mr. Kemper". Larry opens the door. Mr. Hunt says "Hello, Larry". Larry says "Mr. Hunt! But I thought it was ...." Hunt says "I hope you'll forgive the deception, but I did it very well, don't you think?"

Tales of the Texas Rangers - Deadhead Freight

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:59:31 -0500

Shortly before midnight, August 27th, at the Santa Fe freight yards in Lubbock, Texas, a dead head freight engine hauling empties back to the west coast from Galveston has just pulled into the yard. The brakeman and a railroad detective are making a routine check of the cars for free riding hobos. The brakeman says "Oh, you know, the hobos always hop off before we pull into the yards". Detective says "Did you ever think one of them might fall asleep in a car and not have anybody to wake him up?" Brakeman says "Well, it could be". Detective says "Yeah, flash your light in this one". Brakeman says "Okay, there. See? Nobody. Now, the car up ahead is the last of the box cars". Detective says "Hey, why is the door rolled shut on this one?" Brakeman says "Well, I don't know. It shouldn't be". Detective says "Let's get her open. Throw your light around". They see something inside the boxcar. Detective says "Yeah. There's nobody riding, huh? Come on. All right Hobo, on your feet". Noticing no movement, the detective turns to the brakeman and says "Now, throw that light right on him". Brakeman says "Yeah. Well, no wonder it didn't move. It's just an old duffel bag". Detective says "Yeah. What's a duffel bag doing on a dead head freight? Hey, there's something in it. Hey, come here. Feel this". Brakeman says "All right. It feels like a body". Detective says "Hey, you got a knife on you?" Brakeman says "Yeah, here". Detective says "It's a good thing we didn't pass this car. The top of the bag is sewed up tight. Uh, have to cut right through the side". Brakeman says 'What? .... It's a young woman!" Detective says "Yeah. Stabbed to death. Throw that light around the car". Brakeman asks "What are you looking for?" Detective says "There's no blood any place. She wasn't killed on the train". Brakeman says "Somebody must have loaded the body onto the train to get rid of it". Detective says "Yeah. So, the murder can't be pinned down any definite area. We better call the police. They can notify the Texas Rangers".

Michael Shayne, Private Detective - Museum Thefts

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:27:53 -0500

In his office high in the Russ Building, Michael Shayne and his lovely assistant Phyllis Knight listen sympathetically to a worried little man, Dr. Frederick Wakeman, the Museum Curator. Wakeman says "Mr. Shayne, these thefts have been going on at the museum now for two weeks. Some of the losses just ring my heart. You know how today people save the baby shoes of their children? Even have them cast in bronze?" Mike says "Well, yes". Wakeman says "Then realize what it means to me to lose the baby's sandals of the Pharaoh Ramesses. Why, I used to hold those tiny things in my hand, and think back to the days when they patted around the Royal Court of Egypt, yes, 3,300 long years ago". Phyllis says "3,300 years ago? Why would anybody steal baby sandals 3,300 years old?" Wakeman says "That's the baffling part of it. The thefts don't make sense. One time, it's the court robe of a Chinese emperor. The next, it's the original of a love sonnet of Shakespeare, or the Signet ring of a Russian Tsar. They're famous. If the thief tried to sell them in New York or London or Bombay, it would be known that they came from this museum". Phyllis says "In which case, the thief would be caught". Mike says "Sounds like to me the work of a pretty clever thief. Dr. Wakeman, do you suspect anybody in particular?" Wakeman says "No, how can I? It's bewildering as well. It's a mystery. The museum is open every day, but we have very capable guards. I believe the thefts occur at night, when only two watchmen are on duty". Mike asks "Any signs of somebody forcing in the door or window?" Wakeman says "No, nothing we can recognize, but it's got to stop, Mr. Shayne. I'm responsible and there are people who will take advantage of my failure. This is what I want you to do, sir. Come out and look over the museum with me. Perhaps spend a few nights there". Mike says "Well, that's quite an order, Dr. Wakeman, but I guess we're game. How about it, Phil?" She says "Certainly, we are".

Broadway is My Beat - The Mary Smith Murder Case

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:25:04 -0500

Lieutenant Danny Clover is at the Hotel Savannah, walking along with the desk clerk, Mr. Burgess, toward the room where the body was found. Burgess says "The do not disturb sign has been hanging on the front of the door all day, and here it is almost midnight". Danny says "So?" Burgess says "So, a place like this, rent a room for 350, and leave the world to its own sorrow. Oh, this is the room. Now, that's how I found her, right there on the bed. I could tell right away she wasn't a suicide. That bullet hole, no gun". Danny asks "Who is she?" Burgess says "She took the room yesterday. Registered as Mary Smith. I keep a straight face as long as the payment is made in advance. She didn't have luggage. Danny asks "What about her visitors?" Burgess says "I don't know. People come and go. A regular little world in itself, this Savannah. I remark this to myself often as I stand at the desk, like I was looking on into a regular little world. That's why I always say ...." Danny says "Don't say it, Mr. Burgess. I'll take it from here". Danny phones it in, then checks with other hotel personnel. He was generally told that, for the day she'd been there, the girl was quiet, discreet, no trouble at all. No one was sure if she had visitors. It was the hotel policy not to notice things like that. The next morning, as Danny walked into the station, Sergeant Tartaglia says "Did you have a bad night, Danny? You have the look of someone who has slept with rocks in his bed". Danny says "That's your morning's greeting to me, Sergeant Tartaglia?" He says "You see? Other mornings you refer to me as Gino. But not this morning" Danny asks "You got something for me, Gino?" The sergeant says "It goes without saying. We coded that girl's fingerprints, that Mary Smith, put them on the wire to the FBI during the night". Danny asks "Did you get an answer?" Gino says "On the spot. This Mary Smith was not Mary Smith. She was Peg Ramsey, formerly of the Women's Army Corps, which makes her a former WAC. That made it easy for our Washington co-workers to determine who she was".

Nick Carter, Master Detective - Death by Ricochet

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:12:23 -0500

In his office, Nick Carter is talking to a young friend of his named John May. Nick says "But if it's not a criminal case, John, why come to me?" John says "Because it's the next thing to it, Nick". He says "Well, all right. Let's hear it. We better take notes, Pasty, in case we want them later". Patsy says "Of course, Nick. Go ahead, Mr. May". John says "Nick, I killed a man this morning". Nick says "What?" John says "Oh, it was an accident, of course. But he's dead just the same". Nick says "Well, tell me about it. What happened?" John says "Well, I was shooting in the old gravel pit back of my place on the highway. I've been shooting there a lot, getting ready for the pistol meet that's coming up. Well, this morning, I was practicing out there when one of my slugs hit something and ricocheted. I never dreamed that a ricochet could get out of the gravel pit, but this one did and traveled as far as a Marquis estate". Patsy says "You mean the Clara Marquis estate?" John says "Yeah, that's right. And the man I killed was her son, Randolph". Nick says "Well, that certainly ought to make front page copy". Patsy says "I should say so". Nick says "Patsy, get me her file out of the file room". Patsy says "Coming right up". Nick says "Now John, where was Randolph when he was hit?" John says "At the back of the estate, helping one of his nephews rebuild the fence. The nephew, Dave Barton, said he heard the shot and then the whine of the bullet and then Randolph fell over. He died instantly". Patsy says "Here you are, Nick. Our file on Clara Marquis". Nick says "Thanks, Patsy. Now, let's see. Clara Marquis lives in a rambling old red brick mansion a mile out of town along the highway. She has no servants. Her relatives living with her take the place of servants. Her son Randolph acts as general handyman on the estate. She handles all business matters herself". Patsy says "Jolly old soul, I should say". John says "No one ever accused old Clara Marquis of being jolly. I've tried to see her granddaughter, Teresa, but the old lady won't let me".

Walk Softly, Peter Troy - An Anxious April Day

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:25:35 -0500

Miss Julie Summers, Peter Troy's secretary, is doing some typing work in the office, when a lovely young lady walks in. Julie says "Good morning, can I help you?" The young lady says "Good morning, I wonder if I might see Mr. Troy?" Julie asks "Do you have an appointment?" She says "Well, no, I ...." From the inner office, Peter calls out "Julie?" Miss Summers says "Excuse me for a second. Yes, Mr. Troy?" Peter says "I've made up my mind. Don't bother with her. I wouldn't look at her twice". The young lady says "What?" Julie says "I think he's .... " Peter says "Those legs. I just can't stand them. They're too long and skinny". The young lady says "Well !" Julie says "Really, I'm sure ... uh, Mr. Troy, I ...." Peter says "She'll never get into my apartment, I can tell you that. I'd never sleep at night if I thought she was prowling around my bed". The young lady says "Oh, really!" Just then, Peter comes into the reception area and says "Oh! Pardon me, I uh ...." Julie says "I tried to tell you, Mr. Troy". The young lady says "Well, I've heard that private eyes are pretty blatant, but I thought that was only in the movies. Now I've heard everything!" Peter says "Oh, but .... you don't think that I .... oh, look here, I was talking about this dog". The young lady says "Dog?" Peter says "Yes, in this picture here". Julie says "I've been thinking of buying a French Poodle from a friend of mine. She's going overseas and can't take the dog". The young lady looks at the picture and says "Oh, isn't he a darling". Peter says "Uh, he is a she. It was the dog I was talking about. I don't think Julie should buy it". The young lady says "Oh for Heaven's sake, I thought you were talking about me". Peter says "In those terms? Oh you're kidding, Miss....uh...." The young lady says "Day, April Day". Peter says "You're kidding twice. Nobody can be called April Day". She says "I'm sorry you don't approve, Mr. Troy". Peter says "Oh, but I do. Yes, indeed, I approve very strongly". Julie says "Uh, remember me, Mr. Troy?"

Mr. and Mrs. North - Death Comes In Cans

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:27:43 -0500

Early evening on the Brooklyn waterfront, the fog hangs like a soggy veil over pier number nine. It almost obscures that shack on the pier, the one with the sign that reads "Reber's Harbor Service, Diving, Dredging, Boats for Rent". Jerry says "Well, that place looks as good as any, Pam". She says "Jerry, do we have to go fishing tomorrow? Why can't we go some other time when the weather clears up?" Jerry says "A true fishermen is never daunted by atmospheric conditions". Pam says "Well, they daunt me. This fog is ruining my hair". Jerry says "The fog will be gone by morning". As they approach the shack, a man suddenly appears and says "Hey, you. Where are you going?" Pam says "Do you have to scare us to death popping out of the fog like that?" The man says "I said, where are you going?" Jerry says "Now, just a minute. We're going over there to rent a boat. Is that all right with you?" The man says "No more boats tonight". Jerry says "We want to reserve one for fishing for tomorrow morning". The man says "No boats tomorrow, either". Pam says "Well, don't you have any boats, Mr. Reber? Your sign says that". The man says "I'm not Reber". Pam says "Oh, well then, why are you ...." The man says "Get your boat someplace else". Jerry says "Look, if you don't mind ...." The man says "I do mind". Pam says "Come on, Jerry". The man says "George Reber ain't there. Get your boat someplace else". Pam says "Come on, Jerry, please". Jerry says "Okay, Pam. Well, thanks for your hospitality, chum". The man says "Yeah. I'll tell George you were here". Meanwhile, George Reber arrives home from working in the harbor. His wife, Claire says "Is that you, George?" He says "Yeah". Claire says "Oh, where you been, honey? It's late. I've been waiting". George says "It's the fog. It's slowed up the whole harbor". Claire says "Here, give me your coat". George says "No, I'll do it." Claire asks "Is there something the matter, honey?" George says "Yeah, I saw Mixer West outside on the pier. You know I'm on parole. I don't want to get mixed up with him again".

Counterspy - The Case of the Carbon Consul

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:57:00 -0500

Horace and Lydia Walters, an American couple on a world cruise, step off the ship to visit a native village in the African country of Tobascoland. Lydia says "Oh, come on Horace, must you walk so slowly? We'll never see the native quarter at this rate". Horace says "I didn't want to see it in the first place". Lydia says "Oh, you never want to see anything except the bottom of a highball glass". While Lydia is looking for the village, she accidentally bumps into a local resident on the sidewalk. Lydia apologizes, but the local man becomes angry, and starts talking with other villagers. Soon, they begin to yell and throw things at the Walters. Horace says "Lydia, let's get out of here, they are looking for trouble!" As the locals start to chase them, the Walter's quickly make their way to the American Consulate. Soon, they are able to speak with Mr. Brickman, Head of the Consulate. Horace says "That's just the way it was, Mr. Brickman. The whole thing started from Mrs. Walters bumping into the native". Lydia says "Then he started shouting at me as if I had attacked him. I was never so frightened in my life. I still haven't got my breath back!" Horace says "You're the American Consul here in this country. Can't you see that American citizens are afforded some protection?" Brickman says "We do our best, Mr. Walters". Horace says "If we hadn't reached the consulate grounds, we might have been killed!" Brickman says "Mr. Walters, I'll enter a formal protest to the government of Tobascoland. Mrs. Walters, I'll want you to dictate a formal statement of what happened to my secretary". Lydia says "I certainly will, and I remember everything". Brickman's secretary, Arisa, comes into the room. He says "Arisa, there's been another anti-American outbreak. Mr. and Mrs. Walters here were the targets of it. I want you to take down their statement and make several copies. I want one each for the authorities here, President Denard, and Police Chief Menaka, and send a copy to the African desk of the State Department in Washington".

Whitehall 1212 - The Case of the Late Mrs. Harvey

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:33:08 -0500

A man known to be a busybody is talking to Inspector James Waters of Scotland Yard. Waters did not care for the man and sat scribbling aimless words on a block of yellow paper as he talked. The man says "I fully realize it's none of my business, Inspector Waters, but I feel it my duty as a British subject, sir". Waters says "Go on, please". The man says "In my opinion, he's murdered her". Waters says "Oh, come now". The man says "Bear with me, Inspector". Waters says "I am listening, sir". The man says "First of all, reflect that they have been on bad terms for a long time". Waters says "So, you said". The man says "So, he had plenty of uh what do you call it? Motive?" Waters says "Motive. Yes". The man says "So, you see?". Waters says "I'm afraid I don't, sir. What you have is the information he has given you, that his wife was visiting relatives in America, in Los Angeles. He said that his wife died there and was buried in Los Angeles". The man says "That is true". Waters says "Well?" The man says "I believe he murdered her and hid the body". Waters says "But my dear sir, there's no evidence that he .... " The man says "Pardon me sir, but there is". Waters asks "What?" The man says "Well, first the evidence that he requested her friends, including myself, to send no cards, no floral offerings, whatever, to him, in memory of his wife. Well, I think you will agree, that is a little strange". Waters says "Yes, but ...." The man says "And second, the fact that I've lately returned from America myself. I interrupted my business trip, sir, to Los Angeles, to call upon her mother and offer my condolences. I was informed by her mother, sir, that the woman had not been in Los Angeles for more than four years". That bit of information prompted Inspector Waters to make a call on the widower at his home in Camden Town, Number 39, Hilltop Crescent. A battered tin sign bearing his name was tacked under the door, Dr. Edward Walton Harvey.

The Line-Up - The Red Shirt Case

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:27:31 -0500

Lieutenant Ben Guthrie is escorting his young witness, Kenneth Munson, to the line-up viewing area. Ben says "Go ahead, Kenneth, go ahead". Kenneth asks "Is this close enough?" Ben says "Not quite, go to the chair down there. You don't have to be afraid, the lights are on them, not you". Then, Sergeant Matt Grebbs starts the line-up process by explaining the procedure to the audience. As the first group of suspects are out on the stage, Ben says "Well, Kenneth?" He says "He's not there, sir". Ben says "Are you sure, Kenneth? You've got to be sure". Kenneth says "I told you, sir, he was wearing a red checked shirt. I am sure". Ben says "All right, we'll leave and wait for the next line". They walk out to the hallway, and Ben says "Well, sit down, Kenneth. We'll wait here". Kenneth says "Oh, Lieutenant Guthrie, what if this man hasn't been picked up?" Ben says "Well, we've picked up quite a few". Kenneth says "But, if you miss this man, well, that's going to make things look awful bad for me, isn't it?" Ben says "That's right". Kenneth says "I've been thinking about it all night. It's going to put me in that alley all by myself. If you don't find him, it's going to be all me, isn't it? And then who's going to believe I didn't shoot that guy?" Ben says "Well, he's still alive. If and when he regains consciousness, we'll take you to see him". Kenneth says "That's what I'm praying for. He's got to come to. He's got to tell you it wasn't me". Ben says "I hope he does, Kenneth. It'll make it a whole lot easier if he does". Later, about noon, Sergeant Grebbs walks into Ben's office and says "He's not here yet?" Ben says "He's having his lunch. He'll be up any minute". Grebbs says "We put six lines in front of him this morning, Ben, but he didn't identify anybody". Ben says "That's right". Grebbs says "He is looking for a man with a red checked shirt, but did he recognize the man or the shirt?" Ben says "Well, I've asked him that. He says he spotted the shirt first, but he thought he could identify the man from size and features, too. Ah, there's a lot of things wrong with this story".

The Chase - Murderer's Row

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:27:20 -0500

A thin, bald man wearing ill-fitting clothes, is paying a visit to the local house agent's office. He asks "Are you Mr. Willis, the house agent?" Willis says "I am". The man says my name is Hawkins, Albert Hawkins". Willis says "And what can I do for you, Mr. Hawkins?" He says "I've been told the Windhaven House is for sale". Willis says "The Windhaven House?" Hawkins says "The large one on the moors". Willis says "It's for sale, all right. If anyone's fool enough to buy it, sir. Now look here, Mr. Hawkins. The Windhaven mansion is a pile of rotten beams, and I haven't shown it to a customer in years". Hawkins says "It's the Windhaven house that I want, Mr. Willis. No other, providing the price is right". Willis says "Oh, it is right as rain. Just five hundred quid and you've got it. Lock, stock, and cellar". Hawkins says "Five hundred quid? Well, that's a proper sum for a house that size. When can I see it?" Willis says "Now, if you like, the day still young, but are you sure you want to buy?" Hawkins says "Positive, Mr. Willis". A short while later, Hawkins and Willis are inspecting the house. The heavy beams that lined the ceilings were rotting in disrepair, and the stout stone walls in the cellar were showing large gaps between their edges, but this seemed to suit Mr. Albert Hawkins purposes because he closed the deal with Mr. Willis on that very day. Hawkins asks "When will you have the papers ready?" Willis says "In about a week". Hawkins says "All right, I'll pay you fifty quid down and the rest inside a month". Willis says "Only fifty pounds on the line, Mr. Hawkins? He says "You'll get the rest in due time. Don't fret about it". Willis says "Well, uh, when do you plan to move in?" Hawkins says "In a fortnight, with my new bride". Willis says "Oh, honeymoon, eh?" Hawkins says "Yes, and Annie will love the place. It should suit her fine". Annie Butler, the new bride, had no relatives and had just inherited three thousand pounds before Hawkins popped the question. The day that Albert Hawkins carried his bride across the threshold, was the last day anyone saw her alive.

Lux Radio Theater - Johnny Eager

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:41:34 -0500

On the edge of the city, a huge electric sign looms over a newly completed grandstand. At night, the sign could be distinguished from a mile away. It reads "The Algonquin Park Dog Track, Eleven Races Every Night, Opening Soon". A taxicab has just pulled up to the main entrance. The driver pauses at the gate while an attendant picks up a telephone and dials the number to the luxurious suite on top of the grandstand. A guy named Benjy says "Hello?" The attendant says "Hey Benjy, a hack wants to see Mr. Marco. His name is Johnny Eager". Benjy says "Let him through". The attendant says "A cab driver to see the boss?" Benjy says "You heard me". The attendant says "Okay, if you say so. He's coming now". Benjy hangs up the phone and says "I tell you Marco, it kills me every time I hear that routine". Marco says "What kills you?" Benjy says "The guys at the gates. Would I like to see their faces if they ever find out that Johnny Eager owns this dog track". Marco says "Yeah, what good's a dog track when they won't let you open it?" Benjy says "He'll open it. Don't worry. What a guy. He drives a cab to keep the parole board happy, and runs half the rackets in town on the side". Marco says "Yeah, All Johnny's got to do is sit in his living room here and watch the suckers in the grandstand make him rich. If the track ever opens". Johnny walks in and says "What makes you think it won't, Marco?" He says "Oh, hello Johnny". He says "Hello. Where's Jeff? Benjy says "I ain't seen him, boss". Johnny says "Find him. Uh, wait a minute, Benjy. You got some more rounds to make, haven't you?" Benjy says "Yeah". Johnny says "Get going. Where's Lou Rankin?" Benjy says "Inside with the others". Johnny says "Send him in". Benjy says "Okay, Johnny". Marco says "Uh, Lou's not very happy these days". Johnny says "I wonder why?" Marco says "Are you kidding? The way they're trying to clamp a lid on this town". Lou walks in and says "Want to see me?" Johnny says "Yeah, got anything for me?" Lou says "What's wrong? You think I'm holding out on my collections?"

Let George Do It - Sucker Stunt

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:07:23 -0500

Brooksie finds a note that reads "Dear Mr. Valentine, I'll be back around 10:30 and then we'll get the guy". George says "What? Go on". She says "Well, that's all it says, George. Just a note shoved under the door. I found it when I opened up the office. There's no signature". Suddenly, a young man walks into the office. He says "Hello. What's the matter? You waited for me, didn't you? Oh, I'm Tim McGeehan". George says "Is that supposed to mean something?" Tim says "Well sure, I'm the guy who ...." George says "Yeah, I know, I know. You wrote this note". Brooksie says "But you didn't sign it". Tim says "I what? Well, how do you like that? I'm so wound up, I don't know what I'm doing. Sure, Tim McGeehan, that's my name". George says "Sit down, you look worn out. Been up all night?" Tim says "Yeah, working. I'm a photographer. I work on the north side of town. You know, weekly newspaper, that kind of stuff. Doing all right, see? I could support her myself. That's what gets me. That's what I don't understand". George says "Her? I thought it was a guy you were out to get". Tim says "Oh, well sure. His name is Florio". George says "I think you'd better start at the beginning". Brooksie asks "What happened? Did somebody steal your girl?" Tim says "Huh? Oh no, no. It's my kid sister, see? She's only 18, lives with an aunt, but I feel sort of responsible. But you know how girls are at that age. She won't listen to anything". George asks "Is she mixed up with this guy?" Tim says "I'm afraid she'll marry him". George asks "What's wrong with him? Why do you need me?" Tim says "Look, Mr. Valentine, I'm just an ordinary dull jerk. My sister won't listen to me. But I want you to see this guy. All this romantic European stuff. There's something fishy with him. He's never told her what his business is, and he won't tell me. He's a good 20 years older than her. I phoned him once, you know, trying to meet him, but he said it was none of my business. He told me to stay away from him or I'd get a nosebleed" George says "Nice guy. Okay, Tim, Let's go take a look at Florio's nose, just for size".

The FBI in Peace and War - Thirty to One

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:26:49 -0500

Mr. Miller, the owner of an upscale restaurant, is speaking with the city health inspector after he finishes his meal. Miller says "Well, Inspector, did you enjoy your lunch? The steak wasn't too well done? Everything was just right?" The Inspector says "Everything was just fine". Miller says "Well, good. I'm glad you enjoyed it, we try to maintain the very highest standards in our kitchen". Inspector says "Yes, I think you do, however .... " Miller says "Oh, I'm going to tell the busboy about keeping the pantry floor in proper condition, don't you worry about that". Inspector says "And the icebox temperature ...." Miller says "It will be taken care of this afternoon, I assure you". Inspector says "Well, good. In that case, Mr. Miller, I'm going to turn in a satisfactory report. Now, let me see, I owe you ...." Miller says "Oh, Inspector, you don't think I'd allow you to pay for your lunch?" Inspector says "I'm afraid you'll have to, Mr. Miller, department regulations forbid us to uh, uh ...." Miller says "Yes, Inspector, is there something wrong?" Inspector says "No, I'm just stupid, I left the house this morning without my money. I was going to stop by the bank this morning and cash my paycheck". Miller says "Oh, well in that case, your lunch will be .... " Inspector says "Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Miller, I just don't want to get in the habit of accepting gratuities, however small. Is there anywhere around here I can cash a city paycheck?" Miller says "A city check, uh, how much is it?" Inspector says "It's rather large, I'm afraid. It is fifty six dollars and twenty two cents". Miller says "Oh, I believe I could accommodate you for that amount, Inspector". He says "Could you? Oh, that certainly would be helpful. It would save me a trip all the way uptown". Miller says "Of course, you just endorse it to me, personally". Inspector says "Well now, thank you very much". Miller says "That's all right, and I still say ...." Inspector says "No, no, I'm going to pay for my lunch, Mr. Miller. I suppose it's foolish to be so particular, but I'm afraid I just could not get along any other way".

Escape - Papa Benjamin

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:49:32 -0500

A man walks into the fourth precinct of the New Orleans Police Department. Sergeant Toliver says "Yes, sir, what can I do for you?" The man asks "Are you in charge here? Toliver says "Yeah. Hey, aren't you Eddie Block, the band leader?" He says "That's right". Toliver says "Hey, Joe, look who's here, Eddie Block". Joe says "Well, never thought we'd get a visit from a big celebrity like you, Mr. Block. And at four o'clock in the morning". Toliver asks "Well, what can we do for you, Mr. Block?" Eddie says "I just killed a man". Toliver says "You're kidding". Eddie says "I tell you, I've just killed a man". Toliver says "I guess you've been working too hard, Mr. Block. You're imagining things". Eddie says "Here's the gun. Look at it". Toliver says "Sit down, Mr. Block. Better have a drink of water". Eddie says "Oh, no. I'm all right". Joe says "Sergeant, this gun's been used all right. Smell". Toliver says "Hmm. Was it an accident, Mr. Block?" Eddie says "No". Toliver asks "Well, who'd you use it on?" Eddie says "I don't know his name. They call him Papa Benjamin". Toliver asks "Well, what was he doing to you?" Eddie says "He was killing me". Joe says "Killing you? But how?" Eddie says "Look at me. I used to weigh two hundred pounds. I'm down to one hundred and two". Toliver asks "Well, how? How was he killing you?" Eddie says "Would you believe in anything you can't see, can't hear, can't touch?" Toliver says "Well .... " Eddie says "I've been to the biggest doctors in the world. They don't believe me. How can I expect you to? They simply said I'm cracked and let it go at that. I don't want to spend the rest of my life in an asylum". Toliver says "Oh, look, Mr. Block. You say he was a black man named Papa Benjamin". Eddie says "Yeah, he was an old, old man, eighty, maybe ninety years old. He was skin and bones, and could hardly walk. And I shot him". Toliver asks "Well, where?" Eddie says "I don't know, exactly. In little back alley near Congo Square". Tolliver says "Well, supposing you take us there. Can you do that?"

Zero Hour - Terror in the Night

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:55:25 -0500

In a little north of the town of Mariposa, California stands a Rococo Victorian house, a relic of the gold rush days of the last century. The house once rang with the laughter of the Scofield family, but today only Audrey Scofield and her granddaughter Karen are sheltered beneath a steep pitched roof. A ten foot post stands next to the RFD mailbox. From a bracket is suspended a sign which reads "Tourist Accommodations". In summer, Audrey and her grandmother derive a comfortable income from tourists, but this is the fall season, and on this Saturday night, Audrey and Karen are alone in the living room. Audrey is knitting in a chair before the fireplace. Karen sits staring at the fire. A gentle collie sleeps in the warmth of the hearth. Audrey asks "Karen dear, why are you so glum tonight?" Karen says "It's not a cheerful night. Sometimes the rain is warm and friendly but tonight it makes the house feels cold and clammy, the way I imagine a tomb feels". Suddenly, the dog Angus starts barking. Audrey says "What on Earth?" Karen says "Out the window, a man's face!" Audrey says "Oh, I don't see anyone, dear". At that moment, someone starts knocking on the front door. Karen says "Grandma!" Audrey says "Oh, for Heaven's sake, child, it's just someone at the door". Karen says "It's the same someone who was looking in the window. I'm scared!" Audrey says "Oh, nonsense, probably someone wanting a room for the night". Audrey opens the door and says "That's funny, I don't see anyone here". A young man appears outside and says "I'm sorry ma'am. I didn't mean to frighten you". Audrey says "These old eyes, young man. For a moment they didn't adjust to the darkness out there. May I help you?" He says "I thought you might have a vacancy". Audrey says "Well, as a matter of fact, we do. Come on in, just set your suitcase down anywhere". Angus immediately goes to the suitcase and starts barking again. The young man says "Get away from that suitcase!" Audrey says "Angus, stop that. Now, get away, shoo. Now, why don't you come on in here by the fire?"

Casey, Crime Photographer - Key Witness

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:11:55 -0500

It was a most unpleasant night. Snow was falling, the kind of snow that turns to wet gray slush as it spikes the ground. Casey and Miss Anne Williams are traveling back from an assignment on an almost deserted highway, far out on the city's fringes. Their car is moving slowly and cautiously over the slippery pavement. Anne says "It had to be our luck to draw an out of town assignment on a day like this". Casey says "Yeah, the day part of it wasn't so bad. It's just coming back at night. I'm not familiar enough with this road". Anne says "Casey, there's a big electric sign just ahead. I think it's on a road house. If it is, let's pull up and have a cup of coffee". Casey says "Oh, we certainly will. A warmer upper is something both of us need". Anne says "I can make up the sign now. It says "Five Spot Cafe". Casey says "That's for us". Anne says "Five Spot Cafe. It seems I've heard of the place". Casey says "Yeah, the name's kind of familiar to me too, but I can't remember. I guess we drive in here, huh?" Anne says "Yeah, there's a big parking lot". Casey says "Good spot for us right here. As near as we can get to the main door". Casey stops the car and says "I'll come around and help you out, Annie". She says "No, don't bother. I can make it. You have cameras inside. Don't forget to lock up". Casey says "Yeah, I won't". Anne says "Casey, doesn't some racketeer run a place like the Five Spot?" Casey says "Hey, wait a minute. That's right, kid. You got it. This is Shark Yardley's headquarters. I've known the rat for years. Never been out to his joint though. Well, I've never heard of him selling poisoned food, so I guess this place is as good as any other on a night like this. All right, we're all locked up. Come on". Anne says "Uh oh. The electric sign just went out". Casey says "Oh, it's the only light we had out here, too. Wait a minute. I've got a pencil flashlight on my inside pocket. Stand by the car, Annie, while I dig it out". At that moment, Casey and Anne see two men escorting another man, who seems to be very drunk, out to a car in the parking lot.

Mr. Chameleon - Murder and the House of Whispers

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:30:22 -0500

It is early morning and that section of New York City, known as Greenwich Village, is just coming to life. Through the narrow twisting streets speeds a police car until it comes to a stop at the mouth of an alleyway. Mr. Chameleon, the famous detective, jumps from the car and pushes through the crowd, saying "Will you let me through here? Let me through, please. Oh, hello, Officer Casey. Where's Detective Sergeant Arnold?" Casey says "Right in there, Mr. Chameleon. It's a nasty job". Chameleon says "Yes, sounds as if it were. Dave, hello". Dave says "Mr. Chameleon, don't tell me they sent you down". Chameleon says "Why not? They tell me a blind beggar had been murdered, stabbed to death. Let's have a look at him". Dave says "He was known around these parts as Blind Barney. As you can see, he has all the paraphernalia of a beggar". Chameleon looks at him for a short while and says "Only, he wasn't blind". Dave says "What?" Chameleon says "No, I don't think so, Dave. The colonel will have to verify it, but I'm pretty sure this man could see. Look at his eyeballs. What's this?" Dave says "Yeah, someone carved the letter "X" on his cheek". Chameleon says "Yes, so they did. An "X"? What could that be, do you suppose? A brand, a warning?" Suddenly, Mr. Chameleon and Dave's attention is drawn away from the scene. Chameleon asks "Is that another blind man I hear tapping down the street?" Dave says "It's three of them". Chameleon calls over Officer Casey and asks "Those three .... no, it's four. Where did they come from, and where are they going?" Casey says "Oh them, sir. Well, they come down this street every morning. Blind Barney used to do the same thing. You see that nice looking old house? The red brick one with the white door?" Chameleon says "Yes". Casey says "That house belongs to a family named Jones, Evan Jones and his two sisters Abigail and Priscilla. They are famous all over this neighborhood for their charity and their goodness. They never turn anyone away if you're sick or hungry or without a roof over your head".

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Grim Echo

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:27:33 -0500

On the way back to Los Angeles from a week long skiing trip, Marlowe stops at a gas station. The older station owner comes outside and says "Hi there. Some snowstorm, huh?" Marlowe says "Yeah, it's pretty thick". The owner says "Yeah, you're lucky you caught me son. I was just closing up. What'll you have?" Marlowe says "Better fill it up with regular". Owner says "Okay. Does that mean that you're aiming to go on?" Marlowe says "That's right. I've got to get back to LA". Owner says "I wouldn't advise it, son. It's liable to hit ten below zero, they say". Marlowe asks "How's the road ahead?" Owner says "You got forty miles of nothing but mountains to the next town. You know, I've been running this gas station here twenty years and I know these storms are nasty". Marlowe says "Thanks. Yeah, I'll be all right". The owner says" Yeah, that's what you all say. Out on the road, you could freeze to death". Marlowe says "Well, thanks anyway", starts up his car, and gets back on the road. Soon, Marlowe realizes the gas station man was right. It takes him one solid hour to make twelve miles, with tire chains. After about five more miles, Marlowe gets a glimpse of the first lighted window he'd seen in all that distance. Just as he starts down the back side of a short steep hill, it happens. His car skids off the road, and into a culvert full of snow, hood deep. Marlowe forces the door open, climbs back to the road, and starts walking toward the lighted window. Soon, he sees a girl holding a lantern coming to him. She asks "Are you hurt?" Marlowe says "No, I'm okay. My car's stuck. I skidded off the road". The girl says "I know, I watched you. There's no chance of getting out tonight. You better come up to the lodge, mister". Marlowe says "I really appreciate it. By the way, my name is Philip Marlowe. I'm a private detective from LA". She says "Did you say Philip Marlowe?" He says "Yeah". She says "Then, you'll get no help from me, Mr. Philip Marlowe. You understand? I hope you freeze".

The Whistler - Summer Thunder

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:46:25 -0500

On the night of August 18th., tourists and vacationers on the southern channel coast of England were disturbed by a radio announcement concerning a low pressure area approaching from the southwest. A violent storm was imminent and all vessels in channel waters between Land's End, Cornwall and Beachy Head, Sussex, should put into port immediately. The police records indicate that on the same night, a night when the heat had put everyone in southern England on edge, murder was taking shape in the mind of at least one human being. It began in Plymouth in the second floor apartment of Perry and Claudia Elliott. Perry is anxiously waiting the return of his wife. As she walks in, Perry says " Claudia, for Heaven's sake, where have you been? I've been calling all over town for you". Claudia says "I'm sorry, Perry". He says "It's nine o'clock!" Claudia says "I know it's nine o'clock". Perry asks "Why didn't you call?" Claudia says "I thought I'd better wait". Perry says "Will you come to the point?" Claudia says "Perry?" After a few seconds, Perry says "I'm sorry, dear. This blasted heat's getting on my nerves, I suppose". Claudia says "I know. Now come on. Let's sit down here and I'll explain. Now, I know this is going to be difficult for you, dear. I want you to try and understand". Perry asks "What are you getting at, Claudia?" She says "I've been up to Ivy Bridge, and had a talk with your Uncle Rodney". Perry says "Claudia, You had no right to .... " She says "Okay, Perry. Let me finish. He realizes now how very foolish it was to disinherit you". Perry says "I think it was a good idea. For the first time in my life, I'm free. Listen, Claudia. I know him like a book. He's frustrated. He doesn't know which way to turn. He's discovered for once that there's something his filthy money won't buy for him. He can't pull strings anymore and watch me jump about like a marionette. I tell you, I don't want his money. Is that clear? He changed his will. Let him leave it that way".

The Man Called X - Race Against Death

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:46:22 -0500

The Chief of the Intelligence Bureau is discussing, with Ken Thurston, a report he received concerning the murder of Luis Rivera, the owner of a newspaper on the island of Puerto Rico. The Chief says "So, his dying words were asking for you. He said "Get me the man called X". Ken says "That's what the report says". The Chief says "I don't get it. What's the connection between the murder of a Puerto Rican newspaper man and the bureau?" Ken says "Luis Rivera was more than a newspaper man. He was a crusader, always fighting for the benefit of the little people and for his country. This time, I think he bit off more than he could chew". Chief asks "Like what?" Ken says "Like the Nationalista Party". Chief says "Oh, wait a minute, Ken. The Nationalista Party's no threat anymore. After a couple of their gunmen made that assassination attempt in Washington, they were broken up". Ken says "Or did they just go underground? Chief, that part is an organized gang of revolutionaries. You know, Puerto Rico for the Puerto Ricans. We've heard that line before. China, Korea, and they're still operating there, underground. Well, it's like an H-bomb sitting in the heart of Latin America. Only a thousand miles from the Panama Canal". Chief says "Yes, but Ken, we don't know that they've gone underground. We haven't any proof". Ken says "What if Luis Rivera had?" Chief says "Hmm. Miss Brooks, book passage for Ken Thurston on the first plane for San Juan, Puerto Rico". Later, Ken and Pagon arrive in San Juan. Pagon says "Believe me, Mr. X, you won't ever regret taking me along here to Puerto Rico. I know every hot dive in San Juan". Ken says "That figures". Pagon says "Sure, whatever it is you want here, I'm the guy who can fix it up". Ken says "I want you to get me some information about the Nationalista party". Pagon says "The Nationalista party? But, but, Mr. X, these Nationalista jokers would as soon cut your throat for a nickel". Ken says "Then, you know them". Pagon says "I won't admit that. Nothing. Not for a million bucks. Hey .... that's a C-note .... "

21st Precinct - The Wreck

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:51 -0500

Captain Kennelly, commander of the 21st Precinct is working the night tour, from 4:00 PM until midnight. He came into the station at 3:25 PM, signs the blotter, and goes to his office to finish the paperwork from the previous 24 hours. Later, after performing some of his normal duties, Kennelly goes on patrol of the precinct in sector car number two with Patrolman Paul Egan. During the course of this patrol, Kennelly stops at a movie house on Lexington Avenue in regard to several complaints that had been received. He finds the manager, Mr. Sokan, in the back of the theater and spoke to him there. Sokan says "Captain, believe me, I don't want a bunch of rowdy's in here". Kennelly says "Well, they're certainly beginning to scare your regular patrons away". Sokan says "You're telling me". Kennelly says "Well, there'll be even more of them stay away, Mr. Soken, if you can't keep the disturbances down in here". Sokan says "Well, what can I do? They seem like nice clean kids, but when they get in here, they start making a lot of noise and disturbing the patrons. There's usually a group of them. I try to calm them down, but there's only me and one usher". Kennelly says "Well, just call the station house, Mr. Soken. We'll get them quiet or out or both". Soken says "That's been something I've been trying to avoid, Captain, but it looks like I will have to take your advice". Patrolman Egan steps into the room and says "Captain, the call just came over. Alarm of a fire at 83rd Street and 1st Avenue". Kennelly says "All right". As they are leaving, Kennelly says "Keep in touch with us if you need us, Mr. Soken". He says "I will, Captain. Thanks." As they get into the sector car, Kennelly says "Okay, what's burning there, Egan? Do you know?" Egan says "The call didn't say, Captain". Kennelly says "All right, we'll go take a look". Egan turns on the lights and siren. As they quickly get underway, Kennelly says "Cut over and go up First Street. There'll be less traffic". Egan says "Yes, sir". Suddenly, a car pulls out in front of the sector car, and a huge crash is heard!

Richard Diamond, Private Detective - The Louis Spence Case

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:09:40 -0500

The phone is ringing in Rick's office. He answers it and says "Diamond Detective Agency. There's no corpse like an old corpse". Helen says "Oh, Rick, that's awful". He says "Yeah, but what am I going to do? I can't be witty and handsome at the same time". Helen says "Well, don't be greedy. Just concentrate on one of them. Why don't you come on over and we'll both try and improve?" Rick says "Shame on you. You know I've got to work". Helen asks "Oh, have you got a client?" Rick says "Well, not yet, but I've set bear traps all the way down the hall". Suddenly, the office door opens, Sergeant Otis comes running in, and says "Diamond!" Rick says "Oh, my gosh". Helen says "What's wrong?" Rick says "Those traps. I think I've caught something terrible". Otis says "Diamond, I got to talk to you!" Helen asks "Who is it, Rick?" He says "It's Sergeant Otis. He says he's got to talk to me, but I'll be darned if I'll teach him how". Helen says "Oh, say hello for me". Rick says "Helen says hello". Otis says "Tell her hello, then get off the phone. This is serious". Rick says "Helen, I'll call you back" She says "Why? Is something wrong?" Rick says "Well, Otis looks worried, and he's making sense for the first time in eleven years". Helen says "Oh, well, call me later and tell me about it. Bye". Rick hangs up the phone, and says "Now, Sergeant, what's on your personal mind?" Otis says "I want you to come down to the station with me in a hurry". Rick says "Of course you'll think this is a silly question, but why?" Otis says "You remember Lewis Spence? About four years ago. We caught him running around sticking dynamite under the homes of some of our city officials". Rick says "Oh, yeah. Socialistic nut. They put him away, didn't they?" Otis says "Yeah, crazy as they come. Well, he's out". Rick says "What do you mean he's out? If they cured his head, he'd still face a lot of years up the river". Otis says "Oh, he ain't cured, not a bit". Rick says "You mean he busted out?" Otis says "Yesterday! Now, he's down at the police station, sitting in the lieutenant's office, and holding a big bomb!"

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - Death Buys a Bedroom

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:04:18 -0500

Barrie Craig is on a train heading toward the Adirondacks for a week of fishing. He is in the Club Car looking admiringly at a Planter's Punch when a nice looking lady asks "Would you have any objections if I sat here?" Barrie says "Would anybody object to Santa Claus dropping in?" She laughs and says "Thank you. What's your name?" He says "Barrie Craig". She says "I'm Claire Roberts. What are you drinking?" Barrie says "I haven't started yet. It's almost too pretty to drink. It's a Planter's Punch". Claire says "It looks wonderful, uh, would you mind?" Barrie says "Not at all. Oh, waiter?" He says "Yes, sir?" Barrie says "One of these for the lady". The waiter says "Right away, sir". Claire asks "Where you going, Barrie?" He says "The Adirondacks". Claire says "They're very tall mountains". Barrie says "Well, I don't intend to climb any. What I had in mind was a small amount of fishing". Claire says "Well, that's a wonderful coincidence. I'm going fishing too". Barrie asks "For what?" Claire says "Fish. Uh, Barrie, before the waiter gets back, will you keep this for me? It's only a small envelope". Barrie says "Why do you .... " The waiter returns and says "Your drink, Madam. Is there anything else, sir?" Barrie says "Uh, not right now, thank you". When the waiter leaves, Claire asks "What did you do with the envelope?" Barrie says "I put it in my breast pocket". Claire says "You're very sweet, and now let's drink to .... " Barrie suddenly knocks the drink out of her hand! Clair says "My glass is broken. Well, I suppose accidents will happen". Barrie says "No accident". Claire says "What?" Barrie says "I spotted the waiter dropping something into your drink when he was bringing it". Claire says "Oh, no". Barrie says "Hold it". The waiter comes back and says "A little accident, sir? Barrie says "That's the way it looks". The waiter says "I'll get the lady another drink". Barrie says "Don't bother, the lady is isn't thirsty anymore". The waiter says "Thank you, sir". Barrie says "Come on, Claire". As they leave, Claire says "But, I wanted that drink". Barrie says "Even if it was poisoned?"

CBS Radio Mystery Theater - The Old Ones Are Hard to Kill

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:07:25 -0500

Mrs. Ada Canby is talking to Dr. George after her check-up. The doctor says "Mrs. Canby, I can't see a thing to complain about. All in all, I'd says you're doing fine". Ada says "For a woman my age, you mean?" Dr. George says "The older the chicken, the tougher it is to kill. That's what my grandmother used to tell me, and she lived to be 98 years old. Speaking of relatives, do you see much of Walter?" Ada says "My grandson? Oh, the usual once a year visit and he always comes up with the same complaint". Dr. George asks "What's that?" Ada says "That I shouldn't be living all alone in that big house". Dr. George says "Well, that big house yours must get pretty lonely sometimes". Ada says "Well, the truth is, Dr. George, that I'm not alone there. I decided to take in a boarder last month". Doctor says "Really?" Ada says "I'm sure Walter would object to my taking in a stranger, but there's really nothing wrong with Mr. Paulson, except for his health, maybe". Doctor says "His health? What's wrong with him?" Ada says "Oh, the poor man's had a terrible cold for the past two weeks". Doctor says "Now, where did you meet this, Mr. Paulson?" Ada says "He answered an ad I ran in the newspaper. He's just back from South America, been living in Brazil for years. He's a very nice gentleman, really. He keeps to himself, and tends his birds. You can hear them chirping all over the house. It's the friendliest sound". Doctor says "Well, I don't see anything wrong with what you're doing. Just make sure you don't go and catch the man's cold". Ada says "There's not much chance of that. The poor man hardly ever leaves his room". Much later that night, Ada hears Mr. Paulson coughing in his room. She says to herself "Oh my, listen to that poor man". Suddenly, Mr. Paulson starts calling for her! She runs to his room and says "Mr. Paulson, why didn't you tell me you were this sick? I've got to get you a doctor!" Paulson says "No, it's too late now. I must tell you something. I committed murder ten years ago, and a man named John Lindell was sent to prison for it".

The Adventures of Rocky Jordan - The Big Gamble

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:13:03 -0500

Someone is knocking on the front door of the Cafe Tambourine in the middle of the night. Rocky says "The Tambourine's closed for the night, mister. Make it tomorrow". The man outside says "Let me in at once. Mr. Jordan, unlock the door". Rocky goes to open the door and says "This better be good". Opening the door, Rocky sees a red faced man holding a native boy by the scruff of his neck. The man says "Now, boy, get in there". The boy says "No, please, sir". The man says "Inside, I said". The boy says "Let me go, please let me go". Rocky says "All right, the kid's far enough, mister. What's it all about?" The man says "I'm here for the return of my wallet. A wallet containing five hundred pounds". Rocky says "Oh, look. We all make mistakes". The man says "There's no mistake. I was here at your tambourine earlier tonight. During that time, this boy stole the wallet from my pocket". Rocky asks "Is that right, kid?" The man says "Answer him. Did you or didn't you?" The boy says "It is as he says. I stole his wallet in your tambourine, sir". The man looks at Rocky and says "Do you understand now, Jordan?" Rocky says "Not a thing, including where you get the idea of dragging the kid in here in the middle of the night?" The man says "Only to give you one chance to return the wallet to me". Rocky says "Me returning? What are you talking about?" The man says "So, you refuse. Well, we'll see what the police have to say". Rocky says "Yeah, why don't you do that? There's one right at the corner". The man says "Very well. Police! Come and arrest this man at once!" Later, at the police station, Rocky is disappointed to see that Captain Sam Sabaya is not there, and Sergeant Greco is in charge. Greco looks at the man and says "Your name, please?" The man says "Ronson, Howard Ronson. This boy can tell you everything that happened. Go ahead boy". Greco says "One moment. What is your name?" The boy says "Stephan". Greco says "Proceed". Stephan says "It was I who took the wallet from the man, but I did only as I was told by Mr. Jordan".

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Fancy Bridgework Matter

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:18:08 -0500

Johnny Dollar gets a call from Earl Poroman, a representative of Tri-State Life and Casualty Insurance Company in Sarasota, Florida. Johnny says "Earl, you're a dog". Earl says "What?" Johnny says "A couple of weeks ago, when you dragged me down there to Florida, I thought you were going to take me out in the gulf with some of those kingfish". Earl says "Well, now ...." Johnny says "Instead, we ended up fishing a body out of the bayou". Earl says "Well, you don't think I planned that?" Johnny says "Oh no, I was only kidding, but if you're calling me about going down there for some fishing this time .... well, are you?" Earl says "Well, maybe we can get out in the gulf while you're down here". Johnny says "While I'm down there for what?" Earl says "To find out what's happened to a policy holder of ours". Johnny says "Uh-oh, another one of those mysterious disappearance things?" Earl says "No, no, I want you to find out, if you can, whether it was suicide or murder". Johnny says "Oh. I'll grab the first plane I can". Later that day, Johnny's plane lands at the Tampa International Airport. He then takes a charter plane to Sarasota, where he was met by Earl Poroman in his new car. After they get underway, Earl says "Uh, you know something, Johnny? If I'd had any sense, I'd have met you in Tampa". Johnny asks "Why do you say that, Earl?" He says "Because this murder, if it really was a murder, occurred on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, about 28 or 29 miles north of town". Johnny says "Yeah, I wondered why we were heading north on the Tamiami Trail. But, you say, if it was murder". Earl says "Or if it was suicide, Johnny, if you can prove it. Well, that'll take the company off the hook for some forty thousand bucks". Johnny says "Uh-huh. Who is the victim, insured?" Earl says "A worthless tinhorn gambler by the name of Alfie Garber". Johnny says "Tinhorn, huh? Well, he must have had something to pay the premiums on forty thousand dollars worth of insurance". Earl says "He paid exactly one of those premiums, Johnny".

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons - The Broken Window Murder Case

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:24:13 -0500

A very upset young lady walks into Mr. Keen's office. She asks "Is that you, Mr. Keen, sir?" He says "Yes". She says "My name is Laura Franklin. My father... It's so awful... So horrible... I find it difficult to even talk about it, Mr. Keen". He asks "What seems to be the trouble, Laura?" She says "It's my father. He was stabbed to death last night in our home!" Mike says "No wonder the girl's ready to collapse. Here, Miss, sit down and take it easy". Keen says "Try to compose yourself, Laura". She says "I made up my mind I wouldn't break down again before I told you the story and asked for your help, Mr. Keen". He says "Well, this is my partner, Mike Clancy. You can say what you want to him as well". Mike asks "When did it happen, Miss Laura?" She says "Last night, Mr. Clancy. I suppose it'll be in all the newspapers this afternoon. Dad was a well-known member of the community. Mr. Keen, you may have heard of his student endowment fund". Keen asks "Was he the John Franklin who donated a large sum of money a few weeks ago to help educate promising young students?" Laura says "Yes, he was very generous and well-liked. Father didn't have an enemy in the world. Why should someone have wanted to kill him?" Keen asks "Do the police have any suspects?" Laura says "No, We only know that the killer entered our house by breaking a pane of glass in the window of Father's study. There were blood stains on the broken pane, and the police think the killer must have cut his hand". Keen says "I see". Laura says "Father was in the library at the time. It was two o'clock in the morning, and I was asleep upstairs". Keen says "And you heard no noise, no sound of a scuffle?" Laura says "No, sir. My room is on the second floor in the back of the house. The killer used a knife, not a gun. And I heard nothing". Keen asks "What about the servants, Laura?" She says "They're all down at police headquarters now being questioned, but, at the time it happened, they were all in the servants' cottage, a few hundred yards from the main house".

Official Detective - The Murdered Bridegroom

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:56:16 -0500

Jenny, a wealthy widow from Oklahoma, had recently married a man named Anthony Fowler. Headed for their honeymoon in Europe, the newlyweds Jenny and Tony Fowler stopped off in New York and took a room at the St. Elmo Hotel. They spent the evening at the theater and returned to their hotel room shortly after 11:00 o'clock. Jenny says "Oh thank you, Tony darling. Oh, I'm sorry, but let's not take it so seriously. After all, a young married couple should be happy". Tony says "A young married couple? Who are you trying to kid, Jenny?" She says "That expression on your face, it's as though you hated me". Tony says "Oh no, Jenny. I don't hate you. I don't feel any way at all about you. How could I? Good Lord, you're twenty five years older than I am". Jenny yells "Tony! Stop it, stop it, stop it!" Someone knocks on the wall. Tony says "Now, you hear that? You're disturbing the man in the next room for Heaven's sake. Keep your voice down". Jenny says "Listen darling, I love you. I forgive you for the horrible thing you just said to me". Tony says "Now, wait a minute. Here, have a glass of water". Jenny says "Thank you, Tony. When we get to Europe, we'll never mention this. I think you must be very tired". Tony says "Get Europe out of your mind. I'm not going". Jenny says "Not going on our honeymoon?" Tony says "Honeymoon? Oh, don't be ridiculous. You might as well get it straight, Jenny. I only married you for your money". Jenny is so upset, she drops the water glass and it shatters on the floor. Jenny says "I'm sorry. I better clean it up. You might cut your foot". Tony says "Don't do that with your bare hands, you'll cut yourself". Jenny says "Is that what you really want Tony? Just money?" Tony says "That's it. I am pretty much a louse and always have been". Jenny says "What do you want me to do?" Tony says "Divorce me, of course, and make a nice fat financial settlement". Jenny says "There'll be no divorce, Tony. That isn't the way our marriage is going to end".

This Is Your FBI - The Sinister Witness

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:48:46 -0500

President of a Department Store, Mr. J.B. Lamar had too much to drink last night. Mrs. Lamar, his wife, is just across the bed from him as he opens his eyes for the first time. She says "Good morning, dear". J.B. says "Dear, would you pull down the shades?". Mrs. Lamar asks "Are you going to stay in bed? Shall I call the store?" J.B. asks "What time is it?" She says "About 10 o'clock". He asks "What day is this, Friday?" She says "Yes". J.B. says "I've got to go downtown. I've got two appointments". Mrs. Lamar asks "Would you like some coffee?" J.B. says "Not right now, dear, but if you see the back of my head anywhere, let me know". She says "All right. Do you suppose there's any more champagne in town?" He says "If there is, you can't blame it on us". She says "No, and I can't blame it on you if there's no scotch, either". He says "Was I drinking scotch and champagne? Why didn't you stop me?" She says "The first division couldn't have stopped you". He says "Oh, never again". She says "You know, dear, you shouldn't go driving when you're feeling the way you did". He says "I drove the car last night?" She says "You did". He asks "Where I go?" She says "No one could talk you out of driving the Masons home after the party". He says "I drove the Masons home? All the way over across the bridge?" She says "You did". He says "I don't remember anything after about 10 o'clock". She says "You did it, all by yourself". Just then, their telephone rang. J.B. says "I'll get it. Hello?" The voice on the line says "Good morning. How do you feel this morning, Mr. Lamar?" He says "Frankly, sir, not very well". The voice says "I wouldn't think so, after last night". J.B. asks "Who is this calling?" The voice says "I am a man who could be a very good friend of yours, or a bad enemy". J.B. asks "Who are you? What do you want?" The voice says "My name is Dixon, Martin Dixon. I've got some information that's pretty valuable to you". J.B. asks "What kind of information?" Dixon says "Information about what happened last night when you were driving across the bridge".