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Counterspy: The Case of the Murmured Millions (A0092)

Today’s Adventure

A smooth-talking con man pitches a powerful crime boss on a new kind of protection racket—one built not on violence, but on rumors capable of destroying major corporations. When businesses begin collapsing under whispered accusations and public panic, Counterspy chief David Harding races to expose the mastermind behind the scheme before more companies are ruined.

Original Radio Broadcast: August 11, 1949

Originating from New York

Starring: Don McLaughlin as David Harding; Mandel Kramer as Peters

Also featuring Rosa Rio. Directed by William M. Sweets.

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Dragnet: The Big Grifter (EP4358)

Today’s Mystery:

Friday and Romero face off against a veteran con-man.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 23, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield

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EP2908: Let George Do It: Sucker Stunt

George tries to turn the tables on a man who played him for a sucker but finds out he gave him a perfect alibi for the murder of his wife.

Original Air Date: June 11, 1951

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EP2290: Bishop and the Gargoyle: The Jennifer Botts Case

Ken Lynch and Richard Gordon

The Gargoyle brings to the Bishop a young woman from a small town who has been ripped off by a con man. The Bishop sets out to get her money back, but finds the con man dead and himself and the Gargoyle involved in a mystery over a missing ruby.

Original Air Date: July 14, 1940

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EP2194: Let George Do It: The Man Under the Elm Trees

Olan Soule

George is called out by a man who is concerned his sister is being taken in by a conman, but George is more concerned about a lovable and eccentric character who seems to be targeted for death.

Original Air Date: September 13, 1954

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EP2006: Dragnet: The Big Want Ad

Jack Webb

Friday and Romero investigate a conman who is taking advantage of people selling their cars through weekend want ads.

Original Air Date: October 4, 1951

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