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McCrispy strips are now at McDonald's. I hope you're ready for the most dippable chicken in McDonald's history. Dip it in all the sauces. Dip it in that hot sauce in your bag. Dip it in your McFlurry. Your dip is your business. McCrispy strips at McDonald's. Here you are, Mitchell. You're going out into the world of free man. I hope you become a useful and law abiding member of society. Ah, cut out the lecture, Warden. Bitterness won't get you anywhere, Mitchell, now that you've squared your debt. My debt ain't squared, not by a long shot. I got a lot of collecting to do. Sounds like you're heading to come right back. Don't worry, I won't be back. For your sake, I hope not. That's why I brought you together here instead of our customary individual conference by television. As for you, Brown, your department must get results in your rubber research. We are exerting every effort, Mr. Montgomery and the Department of Ores and Metals. Jewett, our operating cost is cut to the bone. Now then, cut into the marrow. Thank you, Nicky. Let me see. 24.7. Gentlemen, you are about to witness the making of synthetic gold. And if you can manufacture gold, it will be the crowning achievement of your professional co. You all know what you have to do. Yes. Are you ready, Nikki? Yes, sir. Put on your insulated helmets. Ready? Hey, you might as well have electrocuted me and scared me to death. One step more, Jameson, and you'd have met instant death. What's all the fireworks for? Gold, Jameson. Synthetic gold. You mean you can make gold? I found a way to rearrange the positrons, electrons and neutrons of the atom to produce gold. Boy, what a headline for my newspaper. Oh, no, not yet. Well, how do you do it? Well, now, my boy, after all, that's my secret. Well, now, you run along up to the house. Bernard's waiting for you, and I'll see you tonight at dinner. All right. Now, gentlemen, we'll pick up where we left off. Are you ready, Nicky? Ready. Put on your helmets, gentlemen. I've done it. I've done it at once. Duncan, it worked. What do you think? The dream of alchemists since the beginning of chemistry. Wonderful. Wonderful. Congratulations, Mr. Cromwell. As a member of this board, as well as the personal attorneys. Dr. Geronda, have you anything to report regarding the transfer of 50,000 shares of your stock to Mrs. Deronda? Nothing so far. Well, let's settle it right now. Ms. Dylan, get Dr. Geronda on the television. Yes, sir. 34.6. 67.1. All right, 34.6. C7 point. Home Office is calling you, Doctor. By Jove, I forgot all about that meeting this afternoon. Excuse me, gentlemen. Excuse me. Surely. All right, Mr. Montgomery. I'm sorry, gentlemen, to be absent. Never mind the apology. What about the transfer of the stock to Mrs. Yaranda? I have something of much more importance to talk about than stock transfer. I have finally perfected a method for making gold. Could that be possible? Synthetic gold. If that is true, we're the richest corporation in the world. And now, gentlemen, if you will come to my home at 9 this evening I will turn over the gold formula to you. At that time, you will inform Mr. Bouchard and Mr. Denton. Gentlemen, this meeting stands adjourned until 9 this evening at Dr. Gironda's home. This discovery of Geronda's can easily upset the world's entire. McCrispy strips are now at McDonald's. I hope you're ready for the most dippable chicken in McDonald's history. Dip it in all the sauces. Dip it in that hot sauce in your bag. Dip it in your McFlurry. Your dip is your business. McCrispy strips at McDonald's. We interrupt this program to bring you an important Wayfair message. Wayfair's got style tips for every home. This is Styles MacKenzie helping you make those rooms sing. Today's style tip. When it comes to making a statement. Treat bold patterns like neutrals. Go wild like an untamed animal. Print area rug under a rustic farmhouse table. From wayfair.com. this has been your Wayfair style tip to keep those interiors superior. Wayfair, every style, every home. Economic structure. Don't let that worry you, Van Dyne. How many? Me too. One. I'll take one. It's. Hey, what kind of a place you think I'm running? You want the cops on me again? And for you. You, Mitchell. Hello, Bart. Hey, what's the idea? Some of the boys tried to take me. Imagine anyone trying to jip you. When did you get out? Yesterday. I got things I want to talk to you about. Okay. Come on upstairs. Sit down. No, thank you. What's on your mind, Joe? Did you ever happen to hear of a fellow named Geronda? Dr. Paul Geronda? Sure. What about him? Has he got any dough? Should have. He's got a place that cost him plenty to keep up. You know where it is? Yeah. Wonder if you'd mind running me out. That Way? Sure. Got something good? Plenty good. I'll spill it to you on the way out. Shall I serve coffee, madam? No, thank you, Wickham. You may leave it. Why, hello, Shirley. Are you warm enough, Mrs. Deronda? May I get your scarf? No, thank you, dear. I'm all right. It's getting late. We'd better be getting to work. Surely, if we're to finish before Mr. Montgomery and the others arrive. Oh, Paul, must you go? Yes. Only for half an hour, dear. Come on, Julie. There's the Zoranda place, Joe. Some layout. Pull up under these trees. Oh, Bernard. Yes, mother. I think I'll leave you two alone until our guests arrive. Don't let that chase you away. You're not, you know. She couldn't be more considerate that she were your own mother. She is a bear, isn't she? She certainly is. And in this hypothesis, I assume that the atomic structure of the base metal was largely disintegrated under thermal velocity into constituent radicals, each radical being electrically charged. I think that's all, Shirley. Now you can go to your room and transcribe that and type it, and I'll put the rest of the formula in the book myself. All right, Doctor. It. What was that? I don't know. There you go. There you go. Why, Dot. Now, Walter. Walter. Oh, Walter, are you hurt? I'll call the police. I'll call the doctor first. That's the address, all right. Right away, please. Calling Car number 167. Car number 167. A robbery at the estate of Dr. Jeronda. 6503 Montclair Drive. That is all. What happened, Walter? Dr. Girona. Your father turned it. Quick, Doctor. Joanna, open the door. Dr. Joanna, open the door. Why, Surely. What's the trouble? Something taxes after Jeronda. My husband. Oh. Oh, but Rona, you've got to get in. You've got to. Parker. Jeronda. Quick. Open this door. Don't break it, Break it. Water on the board. What's the trouble here? Who sent for the police? It's upstairs, sir. How could you run? What's the matter, Jameson? Nothing with this door. Step into the world of power, loyalty and luck. I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse with family. Canolies and spins mean everything. 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I see you just flew in from Washington. Well, that's right. And how did you know? The Japanese cherry blossom. It's still fresh. There's only one place where you can get that species in the United States at this time of year. That's Washington. Now, imagine a Department of justice man giving himself away like that, eh? Pardon me, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Jameson is on the phone. Very important. Excuse me, Gordon. All right. Hello, Walter. Who? Dr. Laranda. You don't say. Yeah, all right, I'll be right out. Dr. Geronda. You're getting fast action, Gordon. What do you mean? You came here to investigate Dr. Geronda's gold formula, didn't you? It beats me how you make these deductions, Jenkins. My hat and clothes, Walter. Now, you're quite sure that when you came into this room, you didn't see anyone? All I know was that the hand grabbed me and threw me down the stairs. Now, that wasn't here before. Definitely. Kennedy, I warn you, drop this case if you value your life. The clutching hand, Our old arch enemy. The clutching hands. In that case, we're dealing with a very clever and resourceful criminal. Kennedy. For what should he want here? A formula for making gold might be one thing. Amen. Mr. Kennedy, here are some notes on the gold formula that the doctor dictated just before he. Ms. McMillan, are you quite sure that you saw the formula book just before you left the room? Yes. The doctor had it in his hand. Thank you, Mr. Miller. That's all. Find anything, sir? Oh, not yet. What do you make of it, Craig? Chemical notations. Looks like a page from a formula book. What happened to Dr. Jeromia? My belief, Walter, they took him through those French windows. When we came back in this room and found Dr. Geronder gone all the Windows and doors were locked. No doubt you're right. But they were opened and locked again from the outside. And that's how it was done. Hey, what are you doing here this time of night? Stop where you are. Stop or I'll shoot. Bill, get that car. Holiday. Sam. Let me go. Stuff. What's the. What's going on here? Nothing. On me. Help me with this fellow. Reagan. Come on, get out of here. Take your hands off. Come on, turn it up. What's the meaning of this? I found this man peeking in a window. What were you doing at the window? That's my business. Why? Brown, what's the matter? What's going on here? That's what I'd like to know. There's been a little trouble here, gentlemen, that has to be ironed out. What's wrong? Something terrible has happened, sir. What is this? What's the policeman doing at the door? Mr. Montgomery, this is Craig Kennedy. How do you do, Mr. Montgomery? What's the trouble? Dr. Geronda has disappeared. Yes, and we believe that he has been murdered. Murdered? What makes you think he's been murdered? Dr. Geronda has disappeared and the gold formula with him. What do you know about the gold formula? I know that the gold formula was to be the subject to be brought up at a meeting you men were to attend. The man who was to discuss that subject and the gold formula has disappeared. I'm also aware of what it would mean for one of you men to own that formula. Do you mean to imply that I would steal my own property? I mean. I mean, my company's property. I imply nothing. The government is interested in that gold formula. Government? And, gentlemen, I've been assigned to this case as chief investigator. Does that mean that the government can confiscate the gold for me? Certainly not. It belongs to the corporation. May I get you anything? No, thank you. There. I'll be back soon. You gentlemen may go now, but hold yourselves available for further questioning. Well, just a minute, Margaret. Tell Mrs. Gironda I'll see her later. She'll understand. Yes. Louie. Louie, he doesn't think you did it. Don't worry, my dear. I. Good night. Good night. I'd like to ask Mrs. Duranda a few questions. 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Podcast Summary: "The Clutching Hand 36-xx-xx (01)"
Overview "The Clutching Hand" episode from Harold's Old Time Radio transports listeners to the Golden Age of Radio, weaving a gripping tale of intrigue and mystery within the corporate and scientific worlds. Set against the backdrop of synthetic gold manufacturing, the episode delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.
Introduction to the Conflict The episode opens with a glimpse into corporate dynamics at the Department of Ores and Metals. Dr. Paul Geronda, a brilliant scientist, announces a groundbreaking achievement: the creation of synthetic gold. This revelation sets the stage for intense corporate competition and personal vendettas.
Key Plot Points
Dr. Geronda's Breakthrough
Mysterious Disappearance
Corporate Espionage Unveiled
The Clutching Hand Emerges
Final Confrontation
Notable Quotes
Character Dynamics
Themes and Insights
Conclusion "The Clutching Hand 36-xx-xx (01)" masterfully blends suspense with classic radio drama elements, offering listeners a captivating story of innovation gone awry. Through its rich character development and intricate plot, the episode underscores the timeless struggle between human ambition and ethical responsibility.
Final Thoughts For enthusiasts of vintage radio shows and intricate mysteries, this episode serves as a compelling addition to Harold's Old Time Radio collection. Its blend of scientific intrigue and detective prowess ensures an engaging listening experience reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio.