Adventures of the Thin Man 48-07-06 xxx Passionate Palooka

Summary

Harold's Old Time Radio: "Adventures of the Thin Man" Episode – "Passionate Palooka"

Release Date: April 28, 2025

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I. Introduction to the Adventure

In this thrilling installment of "Adventures of the Thin Man," listeners are plunged into a classic mystery intertwined with humor and romance. Nick and Nora Charles, the beloved detective couple, find themselves entangled in a peculiar case involving a missing dog that holds the key to a high-stakes championship fight.

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II. The Mysterious Disappearance of Jojo

The episode kicks off on a sweltering July night in New York City. Nick Charles is restless in bed, pondering whether to get back into detective work after contemplating a physical confrontation:

Claudia Morgan (Nora): "Nick, there's a fire."
[00:27]

Nora's concern introduces the central mystery—the disappearance of Jojo, the cherished dog of Atom Bomb Brickenhead, a heavyweight challenger preparing for a crucial fight.

Nick and Nora decide to assist Mr. Scoot Skillet, the fight manager, who pleads for their help in locating Jojo. Scoot explains that Atom Bomb's performance is adversely affected by his dog's absence:

Lestra Maine (Nick): "What's wrong with Brigginhead? Get this. How'd you guess? Because you wouldn't sell a half interest in the right time if you could make a buck at it."
[06:17]

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III. Delving into the Investigation

As Nick and Nora begin their investigation, they visit Banana Nose Norbert's establishment, a dive bar integral to the town's underworld. Here, they confront Lulu Laverne, Atom Bomb's girlfriend, suspecting her involvement in the dog-napping:

Claudia Morgan (Nora): "Lulu, you just say those things because you had a fight with him. Sure."
[20:56]

Nora's sharp interrogation reveals Lulu's jealousy and motive, stemming from her tumultuous relationship with Atom Bomb and her rivalry with Jojo.

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IV. The Climactic Championship Fight

With the clock ticking towards the championship fight, Nora and Nick race against time to locate Jojo. Their efforts culminate at the venue where the world championship is taking place. Just as Atom Bomb appears defeated in the ring, the return of Jojo reinvigorates his fighting spirit:

Claudia Morgan (Nora): "We promised to return him. Without that dog, Mr. Atom Bomb is so depressed, he'll hardly be able to fight tomorrow night."
[13:23]

Jojo's reunion with Atom Bomb becomes the emotional turning point, restoring his will to compete and ultimately leading to his victory.

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V. Resolution and Heartfelt Conclusions

Post-fight, the intertwined relationships reach their resolution. Lulu reconciles with Atom Bomb, acknowledging her mistake in taking Jojo:

Lestra Maine (Nick): "Jojo Bach. At him."
[26:37]

The episode concludes with Nick and Nora reflecting on the night's events, celebrating the triumph of love and loyalty over deceit and rivalry. Nora tenderly knits a garment for Jojo, symbolizing the bond they've all forged:

Claudia Morgan (Nora): "Yes, it's true. JoJo's gonna have puppies."
[29:42]

Nick remarks on the night's adventures, hinting at future escapades:

Claudia Morgan (Nora): "We'll each have a glass of ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and then I'll do this and say, good night."
[30:07]

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VI. Memorable Quotes and Moments

Throughout the episode, several standout moments and witty exchanges enhance the storytelling:

• Nora's Frustration:

  "What right has he got to sleep in a night like this and leave me alone in my misery?"
  [02:10]

• Scoot Skillet's Desperation:

  "Looking for the pup that was stolen from Atom Bomb Brickenhead. Without that dog, Mr. Atom Bomb is so depressed."
  [13:23]

• Lulu's Defense:

  "You don't know him as good as I do."
  [20:53]

• Atom Bomb's Revelation:

  "I love JoJo, my little doggy."
  [25:22]

These interactions not only advance the plot but also deepen the characters' relationships, making the narrative engaging and relatable.

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VII. Conclusion

"Passionate Palooka" masterfully blends suspense, humor, and heart, staying true to the spirit of the Golden Age of Radio. Nick and Nora Charles once again prove their prowess as both detectives and a dynamic duo navigating the complexities of love and loyalty. This episode not only entertains but also celebrates the enduring charm of old-time radio storytelling.

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Note: Advertisements and promotional segments interspersed within the episode have been omitted to focus solely on the narrative content.

Transcript

[Claudia Morgan]

No, Nicky, darling, that's not it.

[Lestra Maine]

It isn't, Nora.

[Claudia Morgan]

No. It goes like this. 33 fine brews blended into one great fear.

[Lestra Maine]

Lil Ribbon Beer presents the new Adventures of the Thin man with Nick and Nora Charles, the happiest, merriest married couple in radio. Tonight and every Tuesday night at this same time, that international favorite taps Blue Ribbon Beer proudly presents the finest in summertime entertainment. Sit back, relax and pour yourself a tall, foaming glass full of blended, splendid Pabst Blue Ribbon while you listen to the stars of our show. Claudia Morgan as Nora and Lestra Maine as Nick in tonight's adventure of the Thin man, entitled the Adventure of the Passionate Palooka. It's one o'clock in the morning of one of those sizzling July nights that make the average New Yorker feel like a hot dog on a griddle. With mustard. We find our hero, Nick Charles, tossing restlessly in his bed and mumbling to himself. I wonder if I ought to get in order. They hit me on the head with one of my old blackjacks. Oh, no. She'd enjoy that too much. You nuts? Of course, Nora is twitching away in her bed, too. And when she notices that Nick's managed to close his eyes and doze off, she mumbles sweetly to herself.

[Claudia Morgan]

He can do that to me, the big goon. What right has he got to sleep in a night like this and leave me alone in my misery?

[Lestra Maine]

And so, with genuine wifely devotion, she gently wakes Nick up.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, there's a fire.

[Lestra Maine]

What? Did you say fire?

[Claudia Morgan]

Yes, a fire.

[Lestra Maine]

How? When?

[Unknown]

Where?

[Claudia Morgan]

On my sheets, and I'm cooking. Were you asleep?

[Lestra Maine]

Yes.

[Claudia Morgan]

I thought so.

[Lestra Maine]

Is that why you woke me?

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, you had no right to do it without telling me. How?

[Lestra Maine]

Do what?

[Claudia Morgan]

Fall asleep.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, dear, I thought of hundreds of people diving into swimming pools.

[Claudia Morgan]

Female people?

[Lestra Maine]

Why, yes. They were all beautiful. And they all looked like you.

[Claudia Morgan]

Oh, nice. Maybe I'll think of hundreds of you jumping into a pool.

[Lestra Maine]

That's a great idea. Makes me feel cooler already.

[Claudia Morgan]

You're making your first leap. You're diving.

[Lestra Maine]

I look like a swan, huh?

[Claudia Morgan]

You land flat on your tummy.

[Lestra Maine]

You must be thinking of someone else. Nora. I never dive like that.

[Claudia Morgan]

Now you're under the water.

[Lestra Maine]

What stroke am I doing?

[Claudia Morgan]

You've disappeared.

[Lestra Maine]

Hey, wait a minute. Don't I come up?

[Claudia Morgan]

No, I can't see you.

[Lestra Maine]

Nora, get me out of here. I'm drowning.

[Claudia Morgan]

I'm diving in after you. The crowds are applauding.

[Lestra Maine]

Hurry, will you?

[Claudia Morgan]

I'm fishing around for you.

[Lestra Maine]

I'm over here.

[Unknown]

I'VE got you.

[Lestra Maine]

Yeah. Hey, let go. You're pulling my hair.

[Claudia Morgan]

Quiet. I'm rescuing you.

[Lestra Maine]

Nora, baby, you're being carried away. You're pulling me out of bed by the hair.

[Claudia Morgan]

That's the way you rescue people, you ghoul.

[Lestra Maine]

But I haven't got that much hair left. Cut it out.

[Claudia Morgan]

Let me drag you to the shore first.

[Lestra Maine]

I'm on the floor, Nora dear. Or is it the shore?

[Claudia Morgan]

It's the shore. Everyone is pinning medals on me and saying, what did she ever want to rescue him for?

[Lestra Maine]

Nuts. Now you've just about ruined all my chances of ever falling asleep.

[Claudia Morgan]

That's a fine thing to say to a wife who just saved your life. Who wants to sleep tonight anyway?

[Lestra Maine]

What do you think we should do?

[Claudia Morgan]

Let's go out.

[Lestra Maine]

Go out at this hour? Nora, do you want me to become the kind of a bum I used to be?

[Claudia Morgan]

Mm. Dust for tonight.

[Lestra Maine]

Okay, baby. Nick. The dick prowls again.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, aren't you glad we came out? Look, the whole town's up.

[Lestra Maine]

Yeah, and look what we're walking into. A band of serenaders. Hey, bud, would you and your girl like to find a way to forget the heat?

[Claudia Morgan]

We certainly would, Mr. Buzz.

[Lestra Maine]

Then join the Gutter Glee Club for unmusical verses.

[Claudia Morgan]

Oh, I'd like to, but won't you get into trouble singing in front of that apartment house?

[Lestra Maine]

For the astronomical rents they pay in that joint, they deserve a little music.

[Claudia Morgan]

Come on, Mickey. You know plenty of wrong notes. Let's sing.

[Lestra Maine]

Ride a light on a silvery moon. Hey. Hey, you troubad. Shut up. Stop it. See, son, this is fake. Who's breaking it up, Nora?

[Claudia Morgan]

The man on the searsucker who just ran out of the bill. Come on.

[Lestra Maine]

Go on. Go on. Slam or I'll call the cops. It's happened with you buddies. You ain't got no joy in your heart, but I got two musical ears on my head. Go on, skedaddle. Go on.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick. There's a man who would put the harps in heaven. Out of tune.

[Lestra Maine]

I think I know that guy.

[Claudia Morgan]

If you do, you shouldn't. He looks so grouchy. I bet he bites himself for breakfast every morning just to make sure he feels sore.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, well. What are you waiting for? Contribution? Aren't you Scoot Skillet, the fight manager? Now, what if I get Nick? Nick Charles. Where'd she get her? Oh, I figured I needed a manager, so I let her sign me up for life. Glad to know you, Mrs. Charles. Say, Nick, you want to get a piece of something good? I'LL sell you half of Atom Bomb Brick and head for only two grand.

[Claudia Morgan]

Who's Atom Bomb Brickenhead?

[Lestra Maine]

My sensational new fighter who's meeting the champ tomorrow night.

[Claudia Morgan]

Oh. Which half of this prize fight are you selling?

[Lestra Maine]

She's the educated type who don't know nothing about nothing, huh, Nick? I mean a half. Interesting. Why should you want to sell before the big fight? Scoots, I need money bad. What do you say, Nick? No dice. What's wrong with Brigginhead? Get this. How'd you guess? Because you wouldn't sell a half interest in the right time if you could make a buck at it. Well, then maybe you can help me. Listen, the Atom Bomber just ain't himself. Nobody can find out what's eating him. Being as you're a detective, maybe you can find out.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, where is Mr. Atom Bomb?

[Lestra Maine]

Upstairs.

[Claudia Morgan]

Just what's wrong with him?

[Lestra Maine]

Even the doctors can't find out. They says it's all in his mind. So I calls him a mind specialist, a head doctor. And you know what he tells me?

[Claudia Morgan]

What?

[Lestra Maine]

That the Atom Bomber ain't got no mind. And this information cost me 25 bucks an hour.

[Claudia Morgan]

Of course we'll help you, Mr. Scoot. Come, Nicky. Let's meet this mindless wonder.

[Unknown]

Hello, Scoots.

[Lestra Maine]

Hello, sunshine. Bomber, I want you should meet Nick and Nora Charles.

[Unknown]

Cheers.

[Claudia Morgan]

Hello, Mr. Adam. Bomber, what's this Cheers business?

[Unknown]

I heard it in the movie. It seems so debonair. Oh, I'm so unhappy.

[Lestra Maine]

Bomber, suppose you tell us what's bothering you.

[Unknown]

Nothing, except I'm miserable.

[Claudia Morgan]

Why are you miserable?

[Unknown]

Because I'm unhappy.

[Lestra Maine]

But why are you unhappy?

[Unknown]

Because I'm miserable. See, it's. It's a vicious cycle. Oh, me.

[Lestra Maine]

But, Farmer, there must be some reason why you're groaning like a sick cow.

[Unknown]

I wish I was a cow.

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, you got the voice for it. But your figure's wrong.

[Unknown]

Yeah, yeah. There's a catch to everything, ain't there?

[Lestra Maine]

Oh, just a second. Why do you wish you were a cow?

[Unknown]

Why not? I wish I was anything, as long as I ain't me.

[Lestra Maine]

But what's wrong with you?

[Unknown]

Nothing hurts me nowhere. Doc.

[Lestra Maine]

Listen. Oh, mine. These ain't doctors. They're detectives. I thought they might help you.

[Unknown]

Well, nobody can help me. Not even Betty Gray. Detectives. Did you say detectives?

[Claudia Morgan]

Why, yes, detectives.

[Lestra Maine]

Look, Nick, he's coming to life. He don't look dead no more. He looks dumb, like he used to be.

[Unknown]

Scoots, leave me alone with these two people. I. I gotta talk to him alone.

[Lestra Maine]

What's the matter? You don't trust me no more?

[Unknown]

No, but I'm temperamental. I'm trained to a fine pert, nervous and high strung, like an underbred thoroughbred.

[Lestra Maine]

You are.

[Unknown]

I know I am because I read about me in tonight's sports page. Now leave me alone with him.

[Lestra Maine]

Okay, Bomber.

[Unknown]

Nick, Nora. You're the only two peoples in the world who can help me.

[Claudia Morgan]

Can we?

[Unknown]

I didn't want to tell no one before because no one thinks I got any brains. Which is true. You see, Nick, It's Jojo. I love Jojo.

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, what happened to Jojo?

[Unknown]

She's gone. She left me.

[Claudia Morgan]

Why?

[Unknown]

I don't know. I always treated her good. I never even kicked her. Not even one.

[Claudia Morgan]

How sweet of you.

[Unknown]

I never even kept it chained up. Hey, maybe I should have chained her up Her, Nick.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, there are two schools of thought about that. But it's good for some females.

[Unknown]

Yeah. Whenever she got hungry, I always threw her a bone.

[Lestra Maine]

How generous of you. What's that? What kind of a dame are you in love with?

[Unknown]

A high class kind, of course.

[Lestra Maine]

Who eats bones.

[Unknown]

Lolo don't eat bone seeds. Caviar.

[Claudia Morgan]

Lulu. But we were talking about Jojo. How many people do you love, Mr. Atom Bomber?

[Unknown]

Just three. Me, JoJo and Lulu.

[Claudia Morgan]

Now, let's take them one at a time. Who's Jojo?

[Unknown]

Just the most beautiful mongrel dog I ever found. An alley, that's all. And I love her.

[Claudia Morgan]

When did the dog disappear?

[Unknown]

On the night I fought with Lulu.

[Claudia Morgan]

Oh, Lulu's a prize fighter.

[Unknown]

No, but she should be, with the right she's got. Lulu is a girl, Jojo is a dog. And me? Me. I'm a rare phenomenon.

[Lestra Maine]

You are?

[Unknown]

That's what the doctor said I was. Nick. Nora. Promise me you won't tell nobody what's wrong with me? Not even Scoots.

[Lestra Maine]

Why?

[Unknown]

Well, if everybody knew how I felt about Jojo, they'd think I was dumber than I really am. Can I help it if I love dogs?

[Claudia Morgan]

We'll keep your secret.

[Unknown]

And now will you find Jojo for me? How can I win the world's championship tomorrow night knowing Jojo is walking the street with no one to scratch her fleas? Look at me. Take pity on me. I'm. I'm wallowing and whoa, I'm crying.

[Claudia Morgan]

We'll find your doggy, Mr. Atom Bomber, before tomorrow night.

[Unknown]

Mrs. Childs, you're a dear. Sweet poison. Almost as sweet as Jojo.

[Claudia Morgan]

Mickey, darling, what makes you think we can find a dog in a nightclub like This, I mean, a dog who not only bites, but barks.

[Lestra Maine]

Beautiful. Have you ever heard of Banana Nose, Norbert?

[Claudia Morgan]

Is it an ice cream sundae or a relation of Jimmy Duranty?

[Lestra Maine]

He's the guy who owns this dive and he practically runs the underworld of this town. We became friends when I sent him up the river years ago.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, you promised me that we were going to live in the upper world from now on.

[Lestra Maine]

I was afraid you'd object. That's why I brought you here before I told you the reason. Nora, baby, it isn't as if this was a detective case or something, but do you think that dog disappeared by accident?

[Claudia Morgan]

You mean the poor pooch is the victim of dog snatchers?

[Lestra Maine]

Do you think smart gamblers would say at stealing a dog if they knew the effect it would have on the Atom Bomber? Hell, no. Nick. Wait a sec. You wanted to see me? Oh, Banana knows. This is my wife, Nora. Well, well, well.

[Unknown]

Wonders never cease.

[Lestra Maine]

You're the first guy who ever came into this joint with a beautiful tomato that he was actually married to.

[Claudia Morgan]

Why, thank you, Mr. Banana Nose.

[Lestra Maine]

You don't mind that I called you a tomato, Mrs. Charles?

[Claudia Morgan]

No. If you don't mind my calling you Banana Nose.

[Lestra Maine]

Nah.

[Claudia Morgan]

Banana Nose and Tomato, we ought to get together and open a vegetable store.

[Lestra Maine]

Listen, Banana Nose, I'm looking for the pup that was stolen from Atom Bomb Brickenhead. Oh, yeah? Why?

[Claudia Morgan]

We promised to return him. Without that dog, Mr. Atom Bomb is so depressed, he'll hardly be able to fight tomorrow night.

[Lestra Maine]

Oh, so that's why the odds went down against him. You know, Nick, a few weeks ago, the experts figure him to beat the champ.

[Claudia Morgan]

He will beat the champ if he has his doggy.

[Lestra Maine]

And if he does, someone named me can clean up a load of loots. Nick, your worries are over. They are? Just tell me what the Pooch looks like, and by tomorrow morning, you will have that dog in your apartment for breakfast. You are listening to the new adventures of the Thin man, presented for your summertime entertainment by the makers of that international favorite, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. Just before our program started tonight, you heard on your radio those NBC chimes. You know, that bing bong bell. Now, you've probably heard that NBC musical signal 150 times or more. And every time you've heard it bing bong Bell, it made exactly the same sound. Well, I can't think of a better way to illustrate the uniformity of Pabst Blue Ribbon. If you enjoy a good glass of beer, you have probably ordered PABST Blue ribbon 150 times or more. And I'm sure you noticed every glassful was exactly alike. Not too heavy, not too light, but fresh, clean, sparkling, with the real beer flavor coming through just the way you like it. Now, honest, Pabs, keep it that way year after year. Well, I can sing the answer to that one. 33 fine brews blended into one great beer. Yes, that Pabst blending process is costly and it takes infinite patience. But the result. Well, I'll leave it to your sense of taste. Why not order a few cans of bottles and learn why millions the world over have settled down to blended splendid Pabst Blue Ribbon. Relax and let's catch Act 2 of tonight's Thin man adventure. Nick and Nora Charles have promised to find Jojo, the mongrel pooch whose mysterious disappearance has broken the heart of Atom Bomber Brickenhead, the heavyweight challenger who lacks a mind. It's now 11:30 in the morning, and we find our hero and heroine at breakfast.

[Claudia Morgan]

Niki, do you know what I dreamed about last night?

[Lestra Maine]

Dogs.

[Claudia Morgan]

Yes. How'd you find out?

[Lestra Maine]

I dreamed about them, too.

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, darling, tonight Mr. Atom Bomb goes into the ring to battle for the championship. And he's still dogless.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, don't worry, dear. Banana knows Norbert won't fail us.

[Claudia Morgan]

He said he'd have the dog here for breakfast. We're having breakfast and no dog.

[Lestra Maine]

Oh, now, Nora, you mustn't take it so to heart.

[Claudia Morgan]

Why not? Poor Ms. Adam Balma, without a mind, without a dog and with a broken heart. What's he got?

[Lestra Maine]

Cauliflower ears, 200 pounds of solid muscle and an appealing personality.

[Claudia Morgan]

I think Lulu's behind the whole thing.

[Lestra Maine]

The Atom Bomber's girlfriend?

[Claudia Morgan]

Mm.

[Lestra Maine]

But they're in love with each other. Why should she pull a mean trick like dog napping?

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, I'm in love with you, and I do mean things to you.

[Lestra Maine]

Yeah, that's true. Why do you do them?

[Claudia Morgan]

Because I love you, Mitch. Besides, they had a fight.

[Lestra Maine]

Wait a minute. Listen.

[Claudia Morgan]

It's a dog. Unless. Yes, I'm hearing things, too.

[Lestra Maine]

There are two dogs. One's a coloraturo soprano and the other is a basso profundo.

[Claudia Morgan]

Listen, Mick, it's a full operatic ensemble.

[Lestra Maine]

Nora, this can't be. This thing has affected our minds. We've gone pooch potty.

[Claudia Morgan]

One of the dogs is ringing our bell.

[Lestra Maine]

Just a minute. Hi, Nick. Banana. No. I told you I'd have the dog for you. Got my voice around the Paulic.

[Unknown]

It's fine.

[Lestra Maine]

Hey, you dog. Shut up. Hey, Spike. Make them dogs betray me. Don't they know who I am? Come in, Banana. Let the dog rest in the hole. Hello, Mrs. Charles. The banana nose never fails. I got the pooch. I think so.

[Claudia Morgan]

I heard. What made you do this?

[Lestra Maine]

Oh, I ain't no dope. With these low wads on the Atom Bomber, there's going to be plenty in it for old Banana knows when we find the doggy and the Atom Bomber wins the fight. Yeah, I see your angle, but Banana knows. I thought you'd figured some gambler took the pooch.

[Unknown]

I checked on that angle.

[Lestra Maine]

The hound was not hijacked, so I figured he was on the loose since the dog Society didn't pick him up.

[Claudia Morgan]

It isn't a him dog. It's a her.

[Unknown]

A tomato.

[Claudia Morgan]

Jojo is a female.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, I'll be dog gone. I forget there was two kinds. I told them to pick up all the black and white mongrels they could find, no matter what kind of personalities they had. Well, we'll bring the dogs in and I'll have the Atom Bomber come down and see if he can identify one of them.

[Claudia Morgan]

Are you going to bring that mob of mongrels in here, Nicky?

[Lestra Maine]

Well, what can we do, Nora? We've got to be good hosts.

[Claudia Morgan]

Well, you can stay here with them, Nick. I know what I'm going to do.

[Lestra Maine]

Where are you going, Nora?

[Claudia Morgan]

To investigate my own angle on this dog napping. I'll call you up, darling. I'll sneak out the back way.

[Lestra Maine]

Nor next. Shall I bring him in? Oh, I guess so. Okay, you mug. Send in all the girl dog.

[Unknown]

Good evening.

[Claudia Morgan]

Good evening. Are you Ms. Lulu Laverne?

[Unknown]

I am she.

[Claudia Morgan]

I'm Mrs. Nora Charles.

[Unknown]

Pleased to meet you, I think. Entrez. French. That means come in. And also something expensive to eat in. High class continental dumps.

[Claudia Morgan]

It does?

[Unknown]

Yes. Are you interested in culture?

[Claudia Morgan]

I suppose so.

[Unknown]

Culture's my latest passion.

[Claudia Morgan]

I thought Mr. Atom Bomb Brickenhead was that.

[Unknown]

Oh, what do you know about it?

[Claudia Morgan]

He told me about you, Lulu. He did, did he?

[Unknown]

Well, whatever he said, it's a foul and delicious canary.

[Claudia Morgan]

You mean malicious canard.

[Unknown]

Oh, trying to out culture me, are you?

[Claudia Morgan]

No, Lulu. I'm just trying to find Mr. Adam Bomber's dog.

[Unknown]

Well, what did you come here for? Do I look like a dog? Catch. Don't answer that, Lulu.

[Claudia Morgan]

All day long, poor Mr. Atom Bomb has been trying to identify his dog. Hundreds of dogs have been brought to my house. So far, his hasn't turned up.

[Unknown]

Not even one of them poachers is Jojo not one.

[Claudia Morgan]

If he goes into the fight without Jojo, he'll just be killed.

[Unknown]

That's great.

[Claudia Morgan]

I know you took the dog.

[Unknown]

Oh, so I'm a dog thief now?

[Claudia Morgan]

The doorman of the dog apartment house saw you with the dog.

[Unknown]

And after the tip I gave him for Christmas. But he didn't see me with Jojo. He saw me with my own dog, Chi Chi.

[Claudia Morgan]

He saw you with two dogs?

[Unknown]

That must have been the night he seen me with the Atom Bomber.

[Claudia Morgan]

The Atom Bomber isn't two dogs.

[Unknown]

He is so. You don't know him as good as I do.

[Claudia Morgan]

Lulu, you just say those things because you had a fight with him. Sure.

[Unknown]

Can you give me a better reason?

[Claudia Morgan]

And on the day you had a fight, you took the dog out for a walk and you told him she ran away. She did? Why?

[Unknown]

Because we girls just didn't get along together. And besides, no man should love another female as much as he loved that dog. Even if she has got a better pedigree than I got.

[Claudia Morgan]

Lulu, you're jealous of Jojo.

[Unknown]

Me, jealous of a poach? What's she got, dog skin? I got mink.

[Claudia Morgan]

Lulu, you know where that dog is. And I'm going to see that you return her.

[Unknown]

You can't scare me. Hey, who are you calling?

[Claudia Morgan]

My husband. He'll make you confess.

[Unknown]

That's unfair. You can't turn a man loose on me. You can see I'm the type that men can melt.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick. Good heavens. Who answered the phone? Nick.

[Lestra Maine]

Hello, Nora, baby.

[Claudia Morgan]

I thought the dogs answered the phone for a moment.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, they've done everything. But that banana knows and his boys keep bringing them in by the doctor cousins get now.

[Claudia Morgan]

Have you found Jojo among them?

[Lestra Maine]

No, the Adam Palmer's here. He's dazed from the dogs and scared to go into the ring. Hey, don't fight.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, come up here to Lulu's place right away. I'm sure she's got the dog.

[Lestra Maine]

Okay. Lulu's place. Wait a minute. The atom farmer's got to rush to the fight now. I hate Bomber. You want to say something to your girl? Lulu?

[Unknown]

Yeah, hold on. Lulu, I love. Oh, Lulu.

[Claudia Morgan]

I'm glad to hear it, Mr. Bomber, but this is Nora. Lulu, come here and say something nice to him. He's got to rush to the fight now. Encourage him.

[Unknown]

I sure will. Hello, farmer.

Lulu. I'm so miserable.

And my best wish is that the champ should murdy in the first round.

Lulu. What a witch.

What are you complaining about? If you're croaking round one, you won't have to finish the fight. Goodbye.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, folks, we're at the end of round two of this television broadcast of the world championship fight. And the Atom Bomber has covered the camp with blood. That is the Adam Bomber's blood. Lulu, Nora and I have brought you to this beer parlor to see what you've done to the poor Adam Bomber.

[Claudia Morgan]

Yes, Lulu, look at him. He looks terrible.

[Unknown]

Ah, that's the television set. It ain't perfected yet.

[Lestra Maine]

Folks, as you look at the face of the atom farmer, don't think your television set is broken. It's just what the Champ did to him.

[Unknown]

Boy, he's really a mess.

[Lestra Maine]

Here's the bell, folks, and we're all for another round of slaughter. Here comes the athletes. Bomber. He dived right in. The champ. Right.

[Unknown]

Oh, stop him. Back. Bummer.

[Lestra Maine]

The Bomber is tired of the champ, right? So he's aiming his head at the champ. Left. Oh, the poor bum.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick, she's breaking down.

[Unknown]

I can't fantasy his ugly face fallen like that. All right, I'll give you the poop. She's in a dog hotel on a honeymoon with my dog. Come on, I'll show you where.

[Lestra Maine]

Here's Jojo.

[Unknown]

Thanks, Doc. Nick and Nora, can we still get to the fight on time?

[Lestra Maine]

Yes, Lulu. Scoots has some ringside seats for us. Right near the Atom Bomber's corner.

[Claudia Morgan]

So this is Dojo. How do you like being a bride, Jojo?

[Lestra Maine]

Come on, you three gushing girls. We've got the rush.

[Unknown]

We got here in time. Look, the Bomber is still alive.

[Lestra Maine]

Yes, he's resting between the rounds. Nora.

[Claudia Morgan]

Yes, dear?

[Lestra Maine]

You sit here with Lulu. I'm going to take Jojo to the Bomber's corner.

[Claudia Morgan]

All right.

[Lestra Maine]

Hey, Scoot. Bomber, look what I've got here. Hey, Scoot. Nick. Nick. Don't bother me. We're trying to keep him conscious. I've got something that'll make him win the fight. Look, Nick, I ain't got time. This boy of mine needs everything but a blood transfusion. Scoot. I'll buy that half interest in your boy for two grand. Sold. I'll sell you the half above the waist. That's completely dead wood. It's a deal. Now let me talk to my half of my boy. Okay? Okay. Here. Bummer. Bomber. Liquor. What I've got under my arm.

[Unknown]

Jojo, my little doggy. Jojo.

[Lestra Maine]

Yes. Your girl Lulu had her. She took her because she thought you loved her more than you loved her.

[Unknown]

That ain't true. I love my dog just as much as I love my Girl.

[Lestra Maine]

And Lulu loves you, too. And there she is. She came here to watch you win the championship.

[Unknown]

Lulu. Oh, boy. I'm going to chill that champ. I'm going to make murder him. My fighting spirit is returning. Nothing can stop me now.

[Lestra Maine]

Okay, I'm going back to our seats. Go in there and win. Bar.

[Claudia Morgan]

Nick. Nick.

[Lestra Maine]

I'm coming, baby.

[Claudia Morgan]

You tell the Bomber what happened?

[Lestra Maine]

Yes, Nora.

[Unknown]

Did it do any good?

[Lestra Maine]

Good? You just watch, Lulu. As soon as he saw you and the dog, he was practically resurrected.

[Unknown]

Resurrected? Is that good?

[Lestra Maine]

It's going to be sensational. There's the bell.

[Claudia Morgan]

Look at him go.

[Unknown]

Stuck him in the head.

[Lestra Maine]

Bomber.

[Claudia Morgan]

Give him the old one, too. Oh, boy.

[Lestra Maine]

There goes the Bomber. Look at him swing.

[Claudia Morgan]

Look at him miss.

[Unknown]

Look at him receive that wallops in the gym.

[Claudia Morgan]

Look how nicely he falls.

[Lestra Maine]

Get up, Bomber.

[Claudia Morgan]

That's right, Bomber. Stay there and take a nice rest.

[Unknown]

Take a rest, Farmer.

[Lestra Maine]

He isn't resting, Nora. He's unconscious.

[Claudia Morgan]

Don't be silly. He's being smart. Get up, Farmer.

[Lestra Maine]

Jojo Bach. At him.

[Claudia Morgan]

Fire him.

[Lestra Maine]

Hey. And out. Nora, he was knocked out. But.

[Claudia Morgan]

But that's impossible. We did everything like they do in the movies. And it never ends this way.

[Lestra Maine]

It's.

[Claudia Morgan]

It's a foul.

[Lestra Maine]

Foul. Well, I'm afraid the Bomber is down for the count. Now, if Nikki and Nora are smart, they'll go on home and have themselves a cold, refreshing bottle of that blended splendid Pabst Blue Ribbon. The beer with a fresh, clean, sparkling flavor. You know, Pabst Blue Ribbon is quite a home favorite with happily married couples, just to mention a few. There's Mr. And Mrs. Gregory Peck, Mr. And Mrs. Bob Hope, Mr. And Mrs. Lawrence Melchior and Ms. Gladys Swarthout, and her husband, Mr. Frank Chapman. Now, these people can certainly afford the best of everything. And the fact that Pabst Blue Ribbon is served in their homes is a tribute to its quality. I could tell you about Pabst's 104 years of leadership in the art of brewing and explain how Papa perhaps develop the science of blending. Yes, blending 33 fine brews to keep the same identical Blue Ribbon flavor and quality in bottle after bottle, year after year. But I'd rather you'd simply taste it yourself. By tasting, by comparing, you'll understand why millions the world over have settled down to blend. Splendid, splendid Pabst Blue Ribbon. And now for the conclusion of tonight's Tin Man Adventure.

[Claudia Morgan]

Hello, Nikki, darling. Where have you been?

[Lestra Maine]

To see Scoots and pay him for my half of the Bomber. Oh, how is he very happy. He wishes there were more people like me in the world and less fighters like the Bomber.

[Claudia Morgan]

That's not nice. The Bomber really tried hard.

[Lestra Maine]

Yeah, I know. The Bomber says he would have won the fight if the champ didn't get in his way so much.

[Claudia Morgan]

I know. Was it? But is it Mr. Bomber's? If there was another man in the ring. Anyway, I'm glad to hear he's going to marry Lulu.

[Lestra Maine]

When did you find that out?

[Claudia Morgan]

Oh, Lulu phoned a few minutes ago.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, that's one match I hope he'll win.

[Unknown]

Nora.

[Lestra Maine]

Nora, darling, what are you knitting there?

[Claudia Morgan]

Can't you guess?

[Lestra Maine]

Why, it looks like a little garment. Nora, don't tell me.

[Claudia Morgan]

Yes, it's true. JoJo's gonna have puppies.

[Lestra Maine]

Well, then congratulate me. Why, after what I went through with that dog, I practically feel like a father. Looks like another hot night tonight.

[Claudia Morgan]

And if we can't sleep, I know just what to do now.

[Lestra Maine]

Go out again?

[Claudia Morgan]

No. We'll get into too much trouble that way. We'll each have a glass of ice cold Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, and then I'll do this and say, good night. Nicky, darling.

[Lestra Maine]

Be sure to listen next Tuesday night when Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer brings you another happy, exciting Thin man adventure with Blessed Tremaine and Claudia Morgan. Next week, the Adventure of the Haunted Ham, when Nick and Nora go to the country and discover that livestock aren't the only stock in barns during the summer.