Jason And The Golden Fleece 1953-01-11 Vickie Mackennon

Summary

Podcast Summary: Jason And The Golden Fleece

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: Jason And The Golden Fleece (1953-01-11)
• Release Date: June 1, 2025

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Introduction

Jason And The Golden Fleece transports listeners to the vibrant and tumultuous New Orleans of the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of Bourbon Street's lively jazz scene, the episode weaves a tale of mystery, deception, and moral dilemmas aboard the luxurious cabin cruiser, the Golden Fleece. The story revolves around Jason, the charismatic owner of a popular bar, his enigmatic passenger Vicki McKinnon, and the relentless District Attorney, Richard Drake.

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Setting the Scene

The episode opens with Jason's affectionate portrayal of his beloved New Orleans:

Jason ([00:26]): "I like New Orleans. They call me Jason. I call my boat the Golden Fleet."

He describes his establishment on Bourbon Street, immersing listeners in the era's jazz-infused atmosphere:

Jason ([00:26]): "It's a street that's of the blues. The clarinets and the jazz joints cry to the tune of St. James Infirmary."

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Introducing the Conflict

The tranquility is disrupted when District Attorney Richard Drake approaches Jason with a request to play a specific tune, "Slovankian Johnny." Despite Jason's reservations, Drake insists, setting the stage for underlying tensions:

Richard Drake ([04:03]): "I just convicted Frankie of Johnny's murder. The Henderson case, huh? I didn't follow too closely, but apparently you did a good job."

This interaction introduces the central mystery surrounding the Henderson case, questioning the integrity of the conviction and hinting at deeper layers of deception.

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Character Dynamics and Suspense

As the narrative unfolds, the relationship between Jason, Vicki, and Drake becomes increasingly complex. Vicki, initially portrayed as a charming and trustworthy passenger, reveals connections that complicate the murder case:

Vicki McKinnon ([11:29]): "The late Mr. Henderson was my boyfriend before my sister married him."

Jason's skepticism about the case leads him to question Vicki's innocence, while Drake's determined pursuit adds urgency to the unfolding drama:

Jason ([17:18]): "But you can't take a tape recorder to court. I could invite you. And you'd come."

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Climax: Confrontation and Revelation

Tensions reach a boiling point when Paul Norman and Richard Drake confront Jason and Vicki aboard the Golden Fleece. The revelation of a hidden recording device exposes Vicki's true involvement:

Vicki McKinnon ([24:47]): "I shot him. He was drunk. Got out a gun. He said he'd kill me if I didn't stay with him."

This confession shifts the narrative, portraying Vicki's actions as a desperate act of self-defense rather than premeditated murder.

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Resolution and Moral Quandary

Despite the confession, Jason grapples with the legal and ethical implications, torn between his personal feelings and the rule of law:

Jason ([21:35]): "Vicki, you killed a man, no matter how it happened, you killed him. You got to explain it to somebody."

The episode concludes with Jason deciding to uphold justice, ensuring that Vicki faces the consequences of her actions, while also reflecting on the complexities of truth and morality:

Jason ([27:47]): "It's so easy to find if you don't try too hard. They have to learn, like Vicki, that it's so easy to find if you don't try too hard."

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Notable Quotes

• Jason on New Orleans:

  "I like the Mississippi where a man and a boat can find a dream."
  ([00:26])

• Richard Drake on Justice:

  "Convictions were my business. I'm sorry I said that. I was a little better at the."
  ([16:04])

• Vicki McKinnon’s Confession:

  "I grabbed the gun. It went off. He called out for Judy."
  ([21:10])

• Jason’s Moral Stand:

  "You killed a man, Vicki. No matter how it happened, you killed him."
  ([21:35])

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Conclusion

Jason And The Golden Fleece masterfully encapsulates the essence of the Golden Age of Radio, blending suspense, drama, and moral exploration. Through its rich characters and intricate plot, the episode delves into themes of justice, truth, and redemption, leaving listeners pondering the fine line between right and wrong. The seamless integration of music, dialogue, and narrative ensures an engaging experience for both aficionados of classic radio dramas and new listeners alike.

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Disclaimer: Advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content sections have been excluded to focus solely on the episode's narrative and thematic elements.

Transcript

[Vicki McKinnon]

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[Jason]

Upon my back I shelled my clue to be the same. The New Orleans waterfront is old and dirty and damp. But I like it here. I like the chant of the coal pet nerds plods past my bar on Bourbon Street. I like to call it the BlackBerry Woman who's still singing the same song she sang when pirates hid their loot at Jean Lafitte's blacksmith shop in the French Quarter. And I like the Mississippi where a man and a boat can find a dream. Yeah, I like New Orleans. They call me Jason. I call my boat the Golden Fleet. NBC presents Jason and the Golden Fleece starring McDonald Kelly. My Place at the New Orleans French Quarter is in the 800 block on Bourbon Street. It's a street that's of the blues. The clarinets and the jazz joints cry to the tune of St. James Infirmary. The trombones wail a quiet dirge called Trouble in Mind. And the girls with the husky voices sing about a pair of quarreling lovers named Frankie and Johnny. You won't hear them in my place, though. Instead you'll get the word about my 60 foot cabin cruiser, the Golden Fleece. That can help you try to sail away from trouble. If you don't have the price of the cruise, maybe Louis Dumont can mix you something behind the bar that'll make things seem better or worse. And if you just want to sit and think for a while, you can listen to the Schubert and Chopin I play on my concertina. But I guess if the blues are with you when you come in, it's pretty hard to shake them.

[Paul Norman]

Jason, the gentleman at the table over there would like you to play Slovankian Johnny.

[Jason]

That isn't exactly my repertoire, Lou.

[Paul Norman]

Well, this is what I told him, Jason, but he was very insistent. And generous too.

[Jason]

Oh? How much did he give you?

[Paul Norman]

Small gratuity. $10.

[Jason]

Ordinarily, that'd be enough for the whole Schubert Six, the way business has been. But tonight we can afford to be independent.

[Paul Norman]

It will be good to be sailing again, no? And Mademoiselle Mackinnon will be a good passenger.

[Jason]

She certainly looks like a good one. Give our wealthy friend his money back. I'm ready to hit the sack, Louie.

[Paul Norman]

Ah, Jezant, he's coming over.

[Jason]

Well, you're not stopping, are you, Jason? I haven't heard my request yet. Sorry. Mister, it's getting late and we're shoving off. River cruise in the morning. Louis will give you a refund. Thanks anyway. It isn't the idea of the money. I just wanted to hear the tune. Like I told Louis, it's a little out of my line. You don't look much like a Frankie and Johnny man yourself. That's where you're wrong. I'm Richard Drake, District Attorney's office. I just convicted Frankie of Johnny's murder. The Henderson case, huh? I didn't follow too closely, but apparently you did a good job. Congratulations. I don't think congratulations are an honor. Why don't you play the tune for me?

[Paul Norman]

But Monsieur Jeison is dying.

[Jason]

Never mind. Oh, yeah, I'll give it a try.

[Vicki McKinnon]

But.

[Jason]

But you'd better get the prosecuting attorney a drink. If you cinch this tune isn't going to be worth the 10, I will. Judy Henderson was innocent, Jason. I'm sure of it. You just said you convicted it. I was assigned the case. Conviction to my job. Why'd you take the assignment? It looks so pat. That's the kind you have to be careful of. You want to fill me in so we'll both know what you're talking about? Mm. Henderson's has been married two years. He had dough. She was pretty. She had another boyfriend. Her husband found out about it. Her fingerprints were on the gun. The neighbors heard him call her name just before the shot was fired. Way I remember it, she said she wasn't even at home when he was killed. She had an alibi that she'd been to the movies. No witnesses to back her up. An average pre legal student could have done the job as well as I did. What makes you think she's innocent? Just the feeling you get when you're questioning somebody on the same nice woman? Oh, no, not particularly. But honest, I'm sure of it. Didn't she break down in court and practically confess the whole thing? Sure, after I worked her over pretty good. Loaded questions, Implication. Yeah, you learn a lot of tricks when you've been practicing law. As long as I have. Any reason for you telling me this? Oh, just wanted to get it off my chest, I guess. A little uneasy ever since the jury came in this afternoon. Feel better now. Not much like the way you played that, though. I like this place, too. I'll bet. I'd like your boat. The Golden Fleet is always available for charter. We happen to have a cruise lined up starting tomorrow. But when we get back, give us a call. Any chance of my taking that Trip tomorrow. Sorry. Maybe the man who chartered your boat would like to have somebody along to share of the expenses. It's a woman, and she dresses like one who doesn't have to worry about sharing expenses with anybody. Oh, well, it was just an idea. You know, I was in the navy when I was a kid. I liked to see a lot. Yeah, it always gave me a sort of a clean feeling. Tonight I need a bath.

[Paul Norman]

Here's your drink, Monsieur Drake.

[Jason]

Oh, thank you, Louis. Mr. Drake, supposing we could arrange it, would you be able to leave in the morning? Sure. Why not? I'd like to have you along. It'll be sort of lonesome. Just Louis and me all the way back from Veracruz.

[Paul Norman]

And it might not be such a bad idea to have Monsieur Drake along on the way to Mexico also.

[Jason]

What makes you say that, Louis?

[Paul Norman]

Well, from what I have seen about Mademoiselle MacKinnon, perhaps it would be more proper if Jason and I had a chaperone on this cruise.

[Jason]

It was late, but Vicki McKinnon had told me to call anytime during the night if there was anything I wanted to tell her about the cruise. She wasn't asleep when her phone rang. And her voice sounded as good as she'd looked the afternoon before when she met us at the inner navigation canal to charter the police.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Glad you called, Jason. I'm too excited about the trip to sleep much anyway.

[Jason]

That's a refreshing answer to a call like this, huh? The most logical thing for a woman to say this time of night would be, is there anything wrong?

[Vicki McKinnon]

Well, there isn't, is there?

[Jason]

No, of course not, Ms. McKinley.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I really didn't think so. As long as we're going to be shipmates, you might as well call me Vicky. What did you want?

[Jason]

There's a man who'd like to come along with us. Would you mind?

[Vicki McKinnon]

Oh, I don't know. Jason, this man, could you describe him?

[Jason]

He's Richard Drake from the District Attorney's office. Yeah. You know him?

[Vicki McKinnon]

Not really.

[Jason]

Well, I'll see you in the morning.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Just a minute, Jason. Seems a shame to disappoint Mr. Drake. Why don't you tell him he can come along if he wants to?

[Jason]

It's up to you, Ms. McKinnon.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Please tell him he'd be more than welcome.

[Jason]

All right, fine.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I've been wanting to talk to Mr. Drake anyway.

[Jason]

Thought you didn't know him.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I don't, but my sister does. He just convicted her of murder.

[Jason]

Louie and I had to grab a few hours sleep and then hurry down to the canal in the morning to get ready to shut off. By that time, there was a third party who wanted to get into the actual.

[Paul Norman]

All spare parts boxes secure, Jason.

[Jason]

Right, Loe. Hey, that's the Golden Fleece.

[Paul Norman]

That is right, monsieur.

[Jason]

You mind if I come aboard for a minute?

[Paul Norman]

We were just about to hold him the line.

[Jason]

Now we'll just hold it. What's the idea, mister?

[Paul Norman]

Where's Vicki McKinnon?

[Jason]

She's in her compartment and she doesn't want to be disturbed. She'll be plenty disturbed if she doesn't see me. Tell her Paul Norman's here. I'm sorry, Mr. Norman. She's charted this boat and she. As far as I'm concerned, I'm working for her. Show me where Vicky is. I've already told you I'm sorry, but I'm not the kind of guy who plays it polite too long. Now get off. Look, I want to see her. She owes me $30,000. I'm no collection agency. I'll tell her you called. Let go. This is a lot easier if you do it yourself.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Jason, let him go.

[Paul Norman]

Hello, Vicki.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Hello, Palm.

[Paul Norman]

You seem to have picked yourself as.

[Jason]

Sort of a rugged boyfriend this time.

[Vicki McKinnon]

What do you want?

[Jason]

You know what I want. The 30,000 you promised me.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You're a little mixed up, Paul. You asked me for that. I didn't promise you anything.

[Jason]

If you'll excuse me, Mr. Kennel.

[Vicki McKinnon]

It's all right, Jason. Please stay.

[Paul Norman]

You want me to tell what I know?

[Vicki McKinnon]

Yes, Paul, I think that would be nice.

[Paul Norman]

You're kidding.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You ought to know I don't have too much of a sense of humor.

[Paul Norman]

But, Vicki, I don't want to tell.

[Vicki McKinnon]

What you mean is, you don't want to tell as badly as you want the $30,000. Isn't that right, Paul?

[Paul Norman]

Look, Vicki, don't get the idea that I want her.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I haven't any such idea. Why don't you tell your little story? Why don't you run downtown right now and tell the whole thing?

[Paul Norman]

All right, I think I.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Would you like to hear the story he's going to tell about me? Jason?

[Jason]

I don't figure it's any of my business.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Well, that's a nice attitude, but it might be a dangerous one, too.

[Jason]

You'll have to explain that a little.

[Vicki McKinnon]

The late Mr. Henderson was my boyfriend before my sister married him.

[Jason]

That doesn't sound particularly incriminating.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I told the reporters who interviewed me about the murder. That I was in New York at the time of the shooting. Mr. Norman is going to tell the police that I was here.

[Jason]

Just a minute, Louis.

[Vicki McKinnon]

What does that mean, Jason?

[Jason]

Louis wants to know if we're ready to shove off.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Are you?

[Jason]

Yeah, I'm ready, Ms. McKinnon. Are you?

[Vicki McKinnon]

That's up to you.

[Jason]

Haul him in, Louie. It was pretty bad time. Shoving off with a possible fugitive justice. Plus a man from the District Attorney's office. But like I said, Vicki McKinnon sounded good, and she looked good. And her friend Norman was bad both ways. I figured she wouldn't have to tell me the story and let it go at that. I was glad I had. When we hit the river and she came into the wheelhouse. She was wearing a cashmere sweater and a pair of blue jeans. And she modeled them very nicely without even trying to.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Where have they been keeping this river? All my life.

[Jason]

It's been rolling a long time.

[Vicki McKinnon]

We miss a lot of things, don't we?

[Jason]

Big world, can't see everything.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I think it'll be fun trying.

[Jason]

That your plan? Keep moving.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I don't know. Like now. That's the way I feel. The most important thing was to get away from New Orleans.

[Jason]

You're talking about my hometown.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Mine, too. And I liked it pretty well for a while. So Judy started taking things away from me. Don't get the idea that it's a big thing with me or that I'm jealous. I'm not. Judy's pretty talented. She's deserved everything. Where's Mr. Drake been keeping himself?

[Jason]

He was reading in his compartment the last time I was below.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You have to read a lot to be a lawyer, don't you?

[Jason]

I guess so. I never was much of a student.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You have to know a lot about a lot of things. About people, too.

[Jason]

Yeah. That takes a lot of education.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You've had that kind of an education, Jason.

[Jason]

You think so?

[Vicki McKinnon]

You've learned how to be kind. That's the most important thing with you.

[Jason]

That's easy.

[Paul Norman]

I will relieve you at the wheel if you wish. Here, son.

[Jason]

Okay, Lauren.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I better go. You two probably have things you want to talk about.

[Jason]

Just hold her steady as she goes, Lauren.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Hey.

[Paul Norman]

And you also.

[Jason]

What?

[Paul Norman]

Mademoiselle McKinnon is a very pretty young lady.

[Jason]

No, you got two eyes of your.

[Paul Norman]

Own and also a brain. And I'm beginning to wonder if the same thing is true of you.

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[Jason]

Louie is the kind of a guy who never takes a shot in the dark. He waits until he can see the whites of your eyes, then takes two steps towards you and fires point blank with both barrels. He very seldom misses, and I guess he didn't that time either. But I didn't even get a flesh wound. Down in the galley, Drake was having some coffee. I joined him there and he started making me a target. He wasn't as good a shot as Louis, but he hurt me more. Did you bring your concertina with you?

[Paul Norman]

Yeah.

[Jason]

You got another request? Do you know any Mendelssohn or Wagner? A little. Why? You're beginning to look like you may need it. Look, Drake, when I need any advice to the lovelorn, I'll write a letter to some newspaper. I was kidding. I wasn't. She's dynamite, Jason. Or to put it more in your vernacular, a Lola lie. I know these waters pretty well. But you don't know Vicki McKinnon as well as you think you do. Keep talking. Did you ever hear of a man named Paul Lerman? I met him. Know who he is? You? He used to be Vicki's husband. Quite a boy in the New York rackets. Blackmail? Among other things. How did you know? I caught his routine. What does he have on Vicki? Nothing. All right, Sir Galahad. What does he think he has? Am I on the witness stand? That could be arranged. I'm not here by accident, you know. I figured that out already. Jason, I told you the night we met that convictions were my business. I'm sorry I said that. I was a little better at the. Sit down, Mr. Prosecutor. You're not working in front of a jury. We take a note about convicting the guilty. But there's something in it about protecting the innocent, too. What are you trying to do on this cruise.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Both.

[Jason]

Now, what did Norman say? He didn't say anything. Vicki told me he's threatened to say she wasn't in New York at the time of the Henderson shooting. Oh, we already know that. Where do you think she was? In Henderson's apartment. There was a flash of lightning close by to the east when Drake said that. But I didn't hear the thunder. That came after. I was busy with a little storm on my own. It was gonna get rough. I figured Louis would need some help, though, so I went topside. The sea was rocking.

[Paul Norman]

The police.

[Jason]

When I got to Louis.

[Paul Norman]

You told me this was to be a quiet cruise.

[Jason]

I didn't give you guarantee, did I? How's it look?

[Paul Norman]

You still have the two eyes you spoke of. Had we not better check the radio for the the weather ahead?

[Jason]

Yeah, I'll try to raise New Orleans.

[Paul Norman]

J, I. I am sorry for what I said this afternoon.

[Jason]

That's all right, Billy. Maybe you were right. Calling wak, New Orleans Marine Operator.

[Vicki McKinnon]

This is the New Orleans Marine Operator.

[Jason]

This is Golden Fleece William Baker, 21412. This is Golden Fleece out of New Orleans. Our position is latitude 47 degrees, 30 minutes north, longitude 90 degrees 10 minutes west. We would like a forecast for this general area. Over.

[Vicki McKinnon]

One moment, please.

[Paul Norman]

I will admit that she is an attractive woman, but.

[Jason]

But sort of a Lorelei, huh?

[Vicki McKinnon]

Golden Fleece, here is your forecast. Prevailing easterly winds of comparatively high velocity are anticipated for the next six or seven hours. Some rain. Small craft warnings have been hoisted all along the coast.

[Jason]

Thank you. William Baker, 21412 CLA. Get the shore radio. Just getting a weather report.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You mean you can talk to New Orleans from here?

[Jason]

Sure. All the comforts of home.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I didn't know that.

[Paul Norman]

Can I change the course? Sh.

[Jason]

Not right now, Lo. Why don't you go get some rest?

[Paul Norman]

I am not tired, Jason.

[Jason]

Go get some rest, Louis. Maybe a rough night.

[Paul Norman]

Oui. But Jason.

[Jason]

Yeah?

[Paul Norman]

Before I go, I wish to withdraw my apology for what I said this afternoon.

[Vicki McKinnon]

What did he mean?

[Jason]

It's not important.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Why didn't you want him to change the course?

[Jason]

I want to change it myself. Back to New Orleans.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I can't go back.

[Jason]

Be better if you would. I had a little talk with Mr. Drake a while ago.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Has he heard? Paul story?

[Jason]

He said he'd heard it before from somebody else.

[Vicki McKinnon]

It was bluffing. No one else knows.

[Jason]

I know.

[Vicki McKinnon]

How?

[Jason]

You wouldn't make much of a liar. I don't want you to start trying.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I won't. But I don't want to go back. I just want to keep running.

[Jason]

You never get away from yourself.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I'm not conscience stricken to anything like that. It wasn't what Mr. Drake thinks at all. Judy's husband called me to come back to New Orleans.

[Jason]

But you did come.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Yes. And I was in his apartment the night he was shot. And Judy was at the movies. It wasn't for the Mr. Drake thinks or what you think either.

[Jason]

You didn't murder?

[Vicki McKinnon]

I've read a little law myself, Jason. Murder is something you do with malice and forethought.

[Jason]

You mean you didn't plan it that way?

[Vicki McKinnon]

There was no malice either. Judy had taken him away from me, but I didn't care. Judy's pretty talented. She deserved everything.

[Jason]

What made you shoot him?

[Vicki McKinnon]

I didn't. Not the way Mr. Drake thinks. He was drunk. Got out a gun. He said he'd kill me if I didn't stay with him. I grabbed the gun. It went off. He called out for Judy.

[Jason]

I know enough about law myself to know that self defense. No jury would ever convict you.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I couldn't go through with it. Judy's trial was enough.

[Jason]

So you're willing to let her be punished for you?

[Vicki McKinnon]

I didn't see how they could convict her. Just wasn't enough evidence. And she's going to appeal?

[Jason]

Appeals are tough. She lost once. Could happen again.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Not after Paul tells his story.

[Jason]

As soon as he talks, they'll come after you.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Not if I get to Veracruz. So hurry. Jason, please.

[Jason]

You're asking me to take the law in my own hands. To be a sort of seafaring judge. I can't do that.

[Vicki McKinnon]

If I hadn't told you the story, you'd never have known.

[Jason]

But you told me.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Only because I felt for the first time that I found somebody who really cared what happened to me.

[Jason]

Yeah, I know.

[Vicki McKinnon]

When Pell tells his story, they record on the radio. Can't you wait until then to turn back?

[Jason]

Just let me think it over.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Holding by this fate, Jason.

[Jason]

It wouldn't be easy that way.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I don't want it to be easy. Oh, Jason.

[Jason]

Vicki. No, just don't read it.

[Vicki McKinnon]

It's good. I never knew before. It's so easy to be happy.

[Jason]

Yeah, I guess it is. When you don't try too hard. She'd almost convinced me to take her course. I believed her story. And I guess I rationalized myself to her way of working out a problem. But then the next night, the sea got rougher. And Louis called me up to get another weather report.

[Paul Norman]

I told You. We should have changed the course.

[Jason]

All right, Louis, I know we do.

[Paul Norman]

Not have enough trouble with the sea. You have to fall in love.

[Jason]

You know me better than that, Louie.

[Paul Norman]

Let us get the weather reports.

[Jason]

This is Golden Fleece. This is Golden Fleece out of New Orleans. Louie, we. This thing isn't working.

[Paul Norman]

No.

[Jason]

You been up here all afternoon?

[Paul Norman]

Well, except for a few minutes when I put on the automatic pilot.

[Jason]

How long were you gone?

[Paul Norman]

Not more than five or ten minutes.

[Jason]

I guess that'd be long enough for somebody to do this. Look at those wires. Having a little difficulty, gentlemen? Yeah. Drake, look at this. Not a very clever job, was it? It can be fixed. Are you ready to play from my side now, Jason? What? Are you ready to go back to New Orleans? Ms. McKinnon wants to go to Version Cruise. She's chartered the boat, and that's where we're going. Unless something happens to change my mind. Well, isn't this enough? The radio? Sure. Your girlfriend's obviously tried to fix it up so that we won't be able to get the word when Paul Norman spills his story. I thought you said you'd heard the story from someone else. Well, as Vicki said, I was bluffing about that. How do you know she said that? By means of a little electronic device. There. You see that bug up there, Jason? The district attorney's office did a little work on your boat before we left. You heard everything. Listen to this.

[Vicki McKinnon]

A little all myself. Jason, here. Do something you do with malice and forethought.

[Jason]

You mean you didn't plan it that way?

[Vicki McKinnon]

There was no malice, either. Judy had taken him away from me, but I didn't care. Judy's pretty talented. She deserved everything.

[Jason]

Shenadol. Well, she didn't do it with malice and forethought. I believe her. Maybe I do, too. But I'm not the state of Louisiana. Neither are you. Besides, you can't take a tape recorder to court. I could invite you. And you'd come. Sure. It was a nice try, Jason. And don't misunderstand me. I'd probably have tried the same thing under the same conditions. What would you do now? Just what you're going to do. Okay, Drake.

[Paul Norman]

Back to New Orleans.

[Jason]

Yes, Louie. Back to New Orleans. I can't say that I felt better or worse as Louis brought the police about. But I knew I was doing what was right. I walked out of the wheelhouse and back to the fan pail, looking out toward Veracruz. The sea was still a little choppy, but the storm was easing up. Then Vicki came up behind me and the weather seemed bad again.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You changed the course.

[Jason]

Yeah.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I was wrong. You really don't care what happens to me?

[Jason]

Sure I do. I want you to go back and face the whole thing. Square yourself, prove it was a case of self defense.

[Vicki McKinnon]

The least they'll get from me will be a conviction of perjury.

[Jason]

How are they going to do that?

[Vicki McKinnon]

I was a character witness for Judy. I testified. I was in New York at the time of the shooting.

[Jason]

You'll have to take that chance.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I can't, Jason. I can't.

[Jason]

You killed a man, Vicky. No matter how it happened, you killed him. You got to explain it to somebody.

[Vicki McKinnon]

I don't want to.

[Jason]

I won't, Vicki. Louie Hardlight, runner. I'm going in after her. Take her. Speaking, the cook. Right here. Hold me. Hold on here, Jason. I'll give you a hand. Here she is. Here she is.

[Paul Norman]

Great.

[Jason]

I got her. Can you make it all right?

[Paul Norman]

Yeah.

[Jason]

You two better get into some dry clothes.

[Paul Norman]

Yeah. Go tell Louis Evelyn's home.

[Jason]

My whisper. Yeah, sure.

[Vicki McKinnon]

The way the boat was turning into you when we jumped, you could have been killed then, couldn't you, Jason?

[Jason]

If I hadn't done it, you would have drowned.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Can you make it last night again, Jason?

[Jason]

We're headed in a different direction tonight.

[Vicki McKinnon]

You could still hold me.

[Paul Norman]

Sure.

[Vicki McKinnon]

How far is it to your cruise from here, Jason?

[Jason]

There we go. 500 miles.

[Vicki McKinnon]

Why, that would be an awful long swim, wouldn't it?

[Jason]

Too long, Vicki. It's easier this way. Lots of times people keep. Keep looking in the wrong direction for their Golden Fleece. And most of the time the going's a lot rougher than they thought it would be on the course that would have led them to it. They have to learn, like Vicki, that it's so easy to find if you don't try too hard.

[Paul Norman]

A load of coal.

[Jason]

Up on my back eyes the cold peddler will always be around with his lonesome chance and the song of the BlackBerry woman Will be heard In New Orleans Till the end of time Next Sunday night We'll be sailing from here again Searching with somebody new we'd like you to be with us. Avoid the Golden Fleece, Jason. And the Golden Fleece, starring MC Donald Carey with Bill Conrad as Louis Dumont. Is written by Cleve Herman and Herb Ellis and directed by Arthur Jacobson. Original music is composed and conducted by Frank Worth. Also heard were Gene Bates as Vicky, Bill Boucher as Drake, Carlisle Bibbers as Paul Norman and Vivie Janice as the operator. This is NBC, the National Broadcasting Company.

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