Cloak and the Dagger: The Norweigan Incident (A0026)

Summary

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Summary: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Cloak and Dagger: The Norwegian Incident (A0026)

Podcast Date: October 11, 2025
Host: Adam Graham
Original Airdate (“Cloak and Dagger”): August 20, 1950

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Main Theme

This episode features a rebroadcast of the "Cloak and Dagger" radio drama titled "The Norwegian Incident," a World War II espionage tale inspired by real OSS (Office of Strategic Services) files. The story follows two American agents, Anderson and Furillo, as they undertake a perilous mission to infiltrate Nazi-occupied Norway and sabotage a strategic bridge, all while relying on subterfuge, bravery, and the local resistance.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Mission Assignment & Training

[01:56 - 05:20]

• Recruitment: Anderson, a professor with Norwegian roots and language skills, and Furillo, a demolition expert, are called by their captain for a secret OSS mission.
  • Notable exchange:
    • OSS Captain: “The Office of Strategic Services has requested both of you.” [04:10]
    • Furillo (joking): “I've always dreamt of having an office job with a pretty WAC for a secretary.” [04:14]
• Training: The men endure grueling OSS training, learning ruthless methods necessary for clandestine warfare.
• Mission Briefing: They’re told their goal is to destroy a vital Norwegian bridge, heavily guarded and close to enemy barracks.

2. Infiltration & Local Contact

[07:17 - 13:15]

• Arrival in Norway: Anderson and Furillo are smuggled ashore with dynamite hidden in fish barrels by their boatman.
• Local Resistance: They rendezvous with Janssen, their Norwegian resistance contact, using the prearranged code phrase about fishing.
  • Quotable note:
    • Janssen (on why he’s involved): “Well, what else can an old man do?” [11:14]
  • Furillo’s comic relief on blending in: “Say, I'm going to like this country. The promotions come real quick.” [10:23]
• Getting Past Sentries: With Janssen’s cover, they manage a tense but successful crossing past a German sentry.

3. Reconnaissance & Planning

[15:00 - 19:09]

• Scouting the Target: Anderson and Furillo scout the bridge under the guise of delivering a message, employing forged papers and the “dumb” act by Furillo to avoid detection.
  • High-stakes humor:
    • Anderson (on being caught): “If we get caught sneaking across, we're liable to be shot. If we can fool the guard at the bridge, we walk across.” [15:31]
• The Stakes: Janssen and the resistance discuss the likely consequences, including harsh German reprisals.

4. The Changing Plan—Troop Train Opportunity

[19:23 - 20:33]

• Opportunity & Risk: Anderson learns from Janssen that a troop train is scheduled to cross the bridge the next night, offering a chance to inflict greater damage but increasing the risk of missing their extraction.
  • Furillo’s bluntness:
    • “In this game, we play for all our marbles, huh? So stop talking to riddles.” [19:34]
    • Anderson: “It’s a wonderful opportunity, Pete, even if it is a big gamble.” [20:31]

5. Complications at the Safehouse

[21:09 - 24:50]

• Dangerous Guest: A German major arrives, threatening their cover. They must bluff through, risking exposure:
  • Tension mounts:
    • Janssen: “He was here some weeks ago. He met both of you... my real nephews.” [21:24]
  • Brandy “Mickey”: The Americans slip a sedative (“Mickey”) into the major’s drink to incapacitate him:
    • Furillo: “I don’t know what the Norwegian word is, but in Brooklyn we call it a Mickey.” [24:50]

6. The Sabotage

[25:04 - 27:56]

• Getting to the Bridge: Tight on time, Anderson and Furillo decide to confront and silently take out the bridge sentry.
• Setting Explosives: Furillo sets the dynamite; rather than using a time fuse, they must stay and detonate it manually to ensure the train is destroyed.
  • Anderson's nerves (showing realism & tension):
    • “Well, what we can do now is wait.” [26:52]
  • Furillo’s dark humor in danger:
    • “Might as well get comfortable. How much time we got to get to that boat, huh?” [27:03]

7. The Escape and Aftermath

[27:59 - 29:11]

• Detonation: The train and bridge are destroyed just as the train passes (“5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Now.” [27:59]) and the agents flee by swimming downriver to reach their extraction point.
• Mission Outcome:
  • The narration closes with the OSS noting the strategic success:
    • “The blowing up of the railroad bridge in Norway cut a German lifeline and paralyzed their Norwegian forces for months.” [29:11]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On OSS Training:
  Anderson: “Basic training turned out to be a maypole dance compared to the grind that the OSS put us through. The other team was playing dirty pool, and we had to go by their rules…” [05:20]

• On Sabotage Stakes:
  Janssen: “There will be reprisals. A few more will die.” [18:21]
  To which he adds, “There are times when it is better to die.” [18:28]

• On Dark Humor Under Pressure:
  Pete Furillo: “If I know that being a spy was going to be so easy, I'd have bucked for it long ago.” [19:02]
  With Anderson responding, ruefully: “Yeah, things are going easy, all right. Too easy.” [19:09]

• Closing Wit:
  Pete Furillo (as they escape in freezing waters): “When we get back to camp, remind me to tell you about a dame I know in Brooklyn… She gave me the air for a lifeguard 'cause I couldn't swim.” [28:56]

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Host Adam Graham’s Commentary

[31:54 - 37:05]

• Adam Graham praises the “Cloak and Dagger” episode for its suspense and the clever use of a “Mickey Finn” (sedating the Gestapo officer) to manage a tight, dangerous timeline:

  “They definitely made the right call in using a Mickey on the Gestapo officer. They were on a tight schedule and those Gestapo guys can monologue like no one's business.” [31:54]

• He addresses listener feedback:
  • Remarks on realism vs. “lucky” coincidences in true stories.
  • Highlights actor Jan Minor’s various radio roles.
  • Shares a listener’s newfound appreciation for historical WWII spy stories.
• Adam thanks Patreon supporter Jan, shares show updates, and invites feedback.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Mission Assignment & Briefing: 01:56–05:20
• Arrival in Norway / Local Contact: 07:17–13:15
• Bridge Recon & Sentry Scene: 15:00–19:09
• Discovery of Troop Train Opportunity: 19:23–20:33
• Gestapo Officer Showdown: 21:09–24:50
• Sabotage Sequence / Set-up: 25:04–27:56
• Detonation and Escape: 27:59–29:11
• Host Commentary & Listener Feedback: 31:54–37:05

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Original Cast & Credits (per Announcer)

• Anderson: Joseph Julian
• Pete Furillo: Ralph Bell
• Janssen: Raymond Edward Johnson
• German Major: Barry Kroeger
• Script by David Harmon; based on the book Cloak and Dagger by Corey Ford & Alistair McBain.

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Overall Tone & Takeaway

The episode blends high-stakes suspense with dry, soldierly humor—showcasing the danger, improvisation, and subtle courage of WWII espionage. The dialogue is brisk and realistic, with both tension and camaraderie. Host Adam Graham maintains a knowledgeable, appreciative, and slightly playful tone in his commentary, fostering greater appreciation for both the story and its historical roots.

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This summary captures all major story beats, key personalities, and the episode’s spirit—ideal for listeners wanting a vivid sense of this old-time radio classic without having heard it firsthand.

Transcript

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[Anderson]

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[German Major]

Foreign.

[Adam Graham (Host)]

Welcome to the great adventurers of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Cloak and Dagger. But first I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. And today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one time basis at support.greatdetectives.net or become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month by going to patreon.greatdetactives.net but now, from August 20, 1950, here is the Norwegian Incident.

[Pete Furillo]

Are you willing to undertake a dangerous.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Mission behind the enemy lines knowing you may never return alive?

[OSS Captain]

What you have just heard is the question asked during the war to agents of the oss, ordinary citizens, who to this question answered, yes, this is cloak and dagger. Black warfare, espionage, international intrigue. These are the weapons of the oss. Today's Adventure Norwegian incident is suggested by an actual incident recorded in the Washington files of the Office of Strategic Services, a story that can now be told.

[Anderson]

It was quite a jump from being an associate professor at Wisconsin to the red dust of Camp Rooker. But like most of the guys, I just got used to it. I got used to the clothes, the food. If they let me lie in it a while longer, I might even have gotten used to that army cut.

[German Sentry]

Hey, Anderson, you awake? Come on, get up.

[Anderson]

That's what I like about the army.

[German Sentry]

Everybody's so considerate Come on, come on. The captain wants to see you. You too, Farillo. Snap to it. And get your clothes on.

[Anderson]

What's it all about? How should I know? Ask Private Furillo.

[Pete Furillo]

He's the guy with all the answers.

[Anderson]

What you do now, Pete?

[Pete Furillo]

Nothing.

[Anderson]

The captain wants to see us. At this time of the night? You must have pulled up, Beauty.

[Pete Furillo]

Oh, you're nuts. The captain's a pal of mine. Probably wants to know if I'm awake.

[OSS Captain]

Gentlemen, what I'm about to say is confidential. Just between the three of us. If you refuse my offer, it will not be counted against you, nor will it go onto your record.

[Anderson]

I understand, sir.

[OSS Captain]

The Office of Strategic Services has requested both of you.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, I accept. I've always dreamt of having an office job with a pretty whack for a secretary.

[OSS Captain]

I'm afraid you don't understand.

[Pete Furillo]

Have a cigarette, huh? Oh, thanks.

[OSS Captain]

You see, the job of the OSS is to disrupt enemy activity in every way possible. And one of their most effective methods is to drop men behind enemy lines.

[German Sentry]

Who?

[Janssen]

Me?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Me.

[Anderson]

I ask why I've been requested, sir.

[OSS Captain]

Well, I understand, Corporal Anderson, your parents come from Norway and that you speak the language.

[Anderson]

Yes, sir. I've spent most of my last 10 summers in Norway.

[Pete Furillo]

But why me? I have a tough time with English.

[OSS Captain]

Well, according to your record, Furillo, you were a sandhog.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, yes, in civilies, I was a demolition expert. So naturally, the army put me in the infantry, sir.

[OSS Captain]

Yes. Now, this job is strictly volunteer. If you want me to leave you alone for a few minutes.

[Anderson]

That won't be necessary, Captain.

[Pete Furillo]

I should have wised up. When you. Give me the cigarette. Captain. Every time I get something for nothing from an officer, I end up in trouble.

[Anderson]

Basic training turned out to be a maypole dance compared to the grind that the OSS put us through. Since we've been kids, the word sportsmanship had been drilled into it. Well, the OSS kicked it out. The other team was playing dirty pool and we had to go by their rules. Jagged edge of a bottle, stiff fingers in the eye, a knee in the groin, the flat of a hand across the neck. Became close friends of ours. We slept on the flight across the Atlantic and finally arrived in London.

[German Major]

Gentlemen, I will outline your mission to you. As you may have surmised, you're going to Norway. Will you step over to this map?

[Pete Furillo]

What do you say?

[Anderson]

Shut up.

[German Major]

A PT boat will take you out tonight.

[Pete Furillo]

Tonight?

[German Major]

In about two hours, you will land at this point. You know the territory, Captain.

[Anderson]

Corporal. Yes, sir. My family came from A village not far from there.

[German Major]

We're gonna study these aerial photographs later. There's plenty of COVID Now, here is your mission. This red line north to the south is the main line of supply. At this point there's a bridge which you are to blow up.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, that shouldn't be tough, blowing it up. No.

[German Major]

However, 500 yards from the bridge right here, there's a German company barracks. The bridge is well protected. It's up to you to figure out a way to dynamite it.

[Anderson]

Well, how about our Norwegian contact? Who's going to meet us?

[German Major]

Well, when you hit the shore, take cover. At precisely 11 o', clock, a man will be strolling down the beach. Stop him. Ask him how the fishing is. He'll answer, not too good in winter. From then on, you're in his hands. You, Anderson, are his nephew and you, Furillo, are his cousin.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, but I can't speak Norwegian.

[German Major]

You will not say anything at any time. You'll be known as the dumb one.

[Pete Furillo]

What?

[German Major]

The reason you're called the dumb one goes back to a childhood disease.

[Pete Furillo]

Ah, now wait a minute.

[German Major]

Goodbye, gentlemen, and good luck.

[Anderson]

They flew us to the north of England, hustled us on a boat and tore off for the coast of Norway. I briefed Pete on the terrain, everything I knew about the bridge. We studied the photographs and rehearsed the parts we were to play. The clothes we were given smelled of fish, had been made in Oslo, worn by a Norwegian and probably picked up in a hock shop in the bowery. We felt the boat slow down and Pete and I went topside to get our first glimpse of Norway.

[Boatman/Guide]

Well, this is as close as we can get, gentlemen. Now, one of my men will row you the rest of the way and return with the boat.

[Pete Furillo]

That's just Andy. How do we get back?

[Boatman/Guide]

According to my orders, you have five days to do your job. On the fifth and sixth nights, we will return at 0200.

[Anderson]

Fifth and sixth nights.

[Boatman/Guide]

You will signal us from the beach with a flashlight. You know the signal. We can stay no longer than 10 minutes.

[Pete Furillo]

Supposing we can't make it on time. What then?

[Boatman/Guide]

I hope you can.

[Anderson]

Where's the dynamite?

[Boatman/Guide]

You're standing right next to it.

[Pete Furillo]

Those barrels are full of fish.

[Boatman/Guide]

Yes, the top two layers. The rest of the fish have been gutted and filled with plastic containers of dynamite. In case you are stopped. Don't worry about the fish. They were caught here last night, packed in ice and flown to England. And they're still nice and fresh.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, if we don't Blow up the bridge. We can at least open up a fish store. Lets go.

[Anderson]

We didn't look back as we rode to the shore. We listened to the waves hitting the beach. We listened to the stillness that seemed to surround all of Norway. We beached the boat, piled our dynamite behind some bushes and waited.

[Pete Furillo]

What time is it, Andy?

[Anderson]

It's about five minutes past eleven.

[Pete Furillo]

Aunt Joe was supposed to be here at eleven.

[Anderson]

He'll get here.

[Pete Furillo]

Supposing he don't make it? Then what?

[Anderson]

I've got enough rations for five days. We'll figure out something.

[Pete Furillo]

You know they shoot guys who don't wear a uniform. Behind the enemy lines.

[Anderson]

So matter. You scared?

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah. So what?

[Anderson]

So am I.

[Pete Furillo]

What time's it now?

[Anderson]

Can't be more than 10 after. You oughta hold it a minute. Coming down the shore here.

[Pete Furillo]

I see him.

[Anderson]

You stay back in these bushes and keep me covered. I'll work his back toward you. If I get in any trouble, you know what to do.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, I studied real hard. Luck.

[Anderson]

Thanks.

[Janssen]

Good evening, sir.

[Anderson]

Good evening.

[Janssen]

A nice night.

[Anderson]

Dark, but pleasant. Tell me, how is the fishing around here?

[Janssen]

Not too good in winter.

[Anderson]

You can come out, Pete.

[Janssen]

It is good to see you. My name is Janssen.

[Anderson]

My name is Andersen. This is my partner, Pete Ferrello.

[Janssen]

Welcome to Norway, Mr. Anderson. And to you, Captain Furillo.

[Pete Furillo]

Say, I'm going to like this country. The promotions come real quick.

[Anderson]

I understand you're to lead us to a place where we can hide.

[Janssen]

That is true. My home is safe. For the past 10 days my nephews have been visiting me. Every night they come down to fish and return with two barrels. We won't have too much trouble.

[Pete Furillo]

What kind of trouble do you expect?

[Janssen]

On the road back, we must pass a German sentry. Two of them, to be exact. However, you look like my nephews a little.

[Anderson]

Won't you run into trouble having four nephews walking around?

[Janssen]

No, no. The other two left by sea before you arrived. They also left their wagon so that we can carry your catch.

[Pete Furillo]

Say, Pop, ain't you awful old to be mixed up in this sort of thing?

[Janssen]

Well, what else can an old man do?

[Anderson]

I've been told that the underground's very well organized in this district. Who's the leader?

[Janssen]

I am.

[Anderson]

There were no lights in the houses we passed. There were no people on the roads. This was occupied territory. Fear and hate filled the air. This was Norway with no songs. Unless you can make music out of the heavy tread of a German soldier. We pulled the wagon up the road for about four miles without Saying a word. Then we saw the roadblock up ahead.

[Janssen]

The German sentry.

[Anderson]

Does he understand Norwegian?

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, yeah.

[Janssen]

We took him in after the last war. We brought him up and he promised to come back. They all kept their promise.

[Anderson]

Nice guys to have around, Pete.

[Janssen]

Your friend plays his part. Vellum, remember, you have traveled this road for over a week. If this entry is familiar, don't be surprised.

[Anderson]

Hold your breath. Pete, remember which fish swallowed the 45 hart.

[Pete Furillo]

Ah, it is you, Herr Janssen. Ah, dark night tonight.

[Janssen]

Yeah, mein Herr.

[Pete Furillo]

How was the catch?

[Anderson]

We had a good catch.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, here, let me take a look. I like to know what they'll be serving us tomorrow. Out of my way, dumb one.

[Anderson]

I wouldn't mess with the fish. And why not? The smell. It will stick to your uniform and then the girls will object.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You are smart for a Norwegian.

[Boatman/Guide]

Janssen, when am I going to get another bottle of that brandy?

[Janssen]

Tomorrow night. I will bring it myself.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A dumb one.

[Pete Furillo]

Why aren't you wearing the pants with the patch? Where did you get the new sweater?

[Janssen]

Oh, I am having them cleaned for him.

[Pete Furillo]

I'll bet he is going to see his girl.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Imagine the dam one with the girl. He wouldn't know what to say.

[Anderson]

It is very funny, mein hair.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Of course it is. Move along, Janssen. The stick of fish is beginning to hang in the air. Go along now. Yeah. Hey, Dumbarton, maybe you will introduce me to your girl. I bet she looks like a fish.

[Pete Furillo]

Guy's got a great sense of humor.

[Anderson]

Made a move for that barrel of fish. I thought we were done.

[Janssen]

It was close.

[Pete Furillo]

Close for him, too. Say, Pop, you and that German sentry were real chummy. Ain't that kind of dangerous for the head of the underground?

[Janssen]

Yeah, the head of the underground, but I am also the local Christian.

[Anderson]

Reached his house without any trouble. It had been two very long days and we were beat. I managed to get my shoes off before I collapsed. Then the sun broke in through the window and I got up. Pete and I went down for breakfast. Wasn't much to eat, so we broke out our ration and treated Jensen and his housekeeper to some real special delicacies. Dried egg and chocolate.

[Janssen]

That was good. Real good.

[Pete Furillo]

Don't let the army hear you say that. They've dried everything up with steak.

[Anderson]

Mr. Jansen, are we going to have any unexpected visitors?

[Janssen]

I do not think so. The Germans very seldom come to my home. Occasionally an officer will drop in, but not often. How many men will you need?

[Anderson]

I hope we won't need any tonight. Pete and I will take A look at the bridge. How close can we get?

[Janssen]

That depends.

[Pete Furillo]

On what?

[Janssen]

On how much of a chance you want to take.

[Anderson]

We've got to get right on it, if possible. When we place the dynamite, it must be done fast. We can't afford to grope.

[Janssen]

Well, you can walk across just like that. If the sentry doesn't stop you. I would suggest that you ask his permission.

[Pete Furillo]

Is he serious, Andy?

[Anderson]

Very. See, if we get caught sneaking across, we're liable to be shot. If we can fool the guard at the bridge, we walk across.

[Pete Furillo]

And supposing we don't fool the sentry?

[Janssen]

You get shot.

[Anderson]

There it is up ahead.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah. Look at that Heiney pacing back and forth.

[Anderson]

Wait a second. Whatever you do, don't say a word. Even if he sticks that bayonet into you, don't say one word.

[Pete Furillo]

I hope you and that guy hit it off real well.

[Anderson]

Yanson gave me a good story. It should work. Come on. Good evening, Leutnant.

[German Sentry]

I am a corporal. Not that I wouldn't make a better officer than most of them. What do you want?

[Anderson]

We would like to cross the bridge.

[German Sentry]

Why?

[Anderson]

Mr. Janssen is our uncle. We have a message to deliver.

[German Sentry]

What kind of a message?

[Anderson]

About a party for the Germans who are barracked here.

[German Major]

Hmm.

[German Sentry]

For the officers, I suppose. Let me see your papers. You too.

[Anderson]

He is dumb. He cannot speak.

[German Sentry]

He can hear, can't he? Papers. I think all Norwegians are dumb.

[Anderson]

The party is to be for the enlisted men.

[German Sentry]

Of course. You understand. I was not referring to Herr Janssen. He is a smart man. He knows which side his bread is buttered. Here are your papers. Go on now. Don't loiter on the bridge.

[Anderson]

Thank you. Keep your eyes open, Pete. You can only make this trip once.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Anderson]

How does it look to you?

[Pete Furillo]

We can do it. Only it'll take us at least an hour to set this.

[Anderson]

An hour? It's an awful long time.

[Pete Furillo]

This is an awful big bridge.

[Anderson]

You're gonna have to do a good job the first time.

[Janssen]

Ah, I see you got back. Did you have any trouble?

[Anderson]

No, no trouble. I told him that you were going to throw a party for the enlisted men. He was quite pleased.

[Janssen]

Mr. Ferrilo, you think you can do the job?

[Pete Furillo]

I can do it all right if I have the time.

[Janssen]

It is very important to us. This is their main line of supply from the north. It will cripple them for months.

[Anderson]

What happens after we do this?

[Janssen]

There will be reprisals. A few more will die.

[Pete Furillo]

That's a tough shank.

[Janssen]

No no. There are times when it is better to die. When do you tend to blow up the bridge?

[Anderson]

Day after tomorrow. The boat will be there to pick us up. If we blow the bridge at 12, we'll still have two hours.

[Janssen]

More than enough time.

[Pete Furillo]

Hey, ain't it gonna look bad for you your nephew's disappearing the night the bridge goes?

[Janssen]

Nah, my real nephew. She'll come back on time.

[Anderson]

We better get some sleep. Now, look, I'd appreciate if you'd have the underground give me a timesheet on the German guards.

[Pete Furillo]

Yes, sir. Yeah.

[Anderson]

How many when they change? Where? Everybody is within a mile.

[Janssen]

I will have everything tomorrow afternoon.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, come on, Annie, let's turn in. If I know that being a spy was going to be so easy, I'd have bucked for it long ago.

[Anderson]

Yeah, things are going easy, all right. Too easy.

[Pete Furillo]

Hey, where you been, Andy? I've been waiting an hour. We got a ride, the food to make, remember?

[Anderson]

We aren't blowing the bridge tonight, Pete.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, don't you think you ought to let me in on your plans? It's my neck, too.

[Anderson]

It's an opportunity we can't afford to pass up.

[Pete Furillo]

Look, professor, in this game, we play for all our marbles, huh? So stop talking to riddles.

[Anderson]

According to Janssen, a troop train will be passing through here tomorrow night. The Nazis are moving south, and we can put a real crimp in their plans.

[Pete Furillo]

Keep talking.

[Anderson]

Not only do we blow the bridge, but we blow up a loaded troop train.

[Pete Furillo]

Hey, ain't that shaving it a bit thin? Tomorrow night's the last night we can make that boat, remember?

[Anderson]

It's up to you, Pete.

[Pete Furillo]

Stop making me the heavy. I'm willing to do it your way, only I want to know what I'm getting into.

[Anderson]

That's all there is to it.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, just one more question. Have you figured out how we get to the beach after the blow up?

[Anderson]

Through the woods. They're not crawling with Nazis. Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute.

[Pete Furillo]

The commander of that boat said he'd only wait 10 minutes. And suppose in the woods are crawling with Nazis?

[Anderson]

Well, we take the big gamble and try to float down the river to the sea. Hope we make it, that's all.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, well, okay. I vote your way. Since we're here, we might as well do it upright.

[Anderson]

It's a wonderful opportunity, Pete, even if it is a big gamble.

[Pete Furillo]

I don't mind a gamble. I just hope the dice ain't loaded.

[Anderson]

We sat for hours and watched the darkness. At 11, we looked at our watches. Thought about the PT boat anchored offshore. There were a lot of ifs in our plans. If the moon didn't shine, if the Germans didn't wise up. If the train wasn't late, if the guards weren't doubled. We spent a long night and a long, long day waiting for it to get dark again. When Jensen burst into the room.

[Janssen]

You will have to change your plans.

[Anderson]

We can't. We're set to leave in 30 minutes.

[Janssen]

Downstairs. A guest up. Oh, Major.

[Pete Furillo]

Somebody talked.

[Janssen]

I don't know. He says he's looking for someone.

[Pete Furillo]

That's just the Andy.

[Janssen]

He was here some weeks ago. He met both of you. I mean my real nephews.

[Pete Furillo]

Come on, start thinking. Andy. We can't walk past him with our arms full of dynamite.

[Anderson]

Can't you get rid of him?

[Janssen]

No, no. When he is in this district, he spends the night here. He sent me for you.

[Anderson]

Oh, great.

[Janssen]

I. I think you can fool him. Anderson. You resemble my nephew Arne closely. But in a dumb one I don't know.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, well, he better be fooled. Cuz I'll be carrying a.45 under my shirt.

[Anderson]

Come on, Pete. If we can bluff this through, we've got a Ch.

[German Major]

Anson bottle of brandy.

[Pete Furillo]

Oh, there you are.

[German Major]

Didn't see you standing in the doorway. But I can see the bottle. Bring it here.

[Janssen]

Right away, Major.

[German Major]

Nana, come in. I want to talk to you.

[Anderson]

Come, Einher.

[German Major]

I understand Norway is playing host to a couple of American spies.

[Janssen]

Ah, that is impossible. My name.

[German Major]

Impossible, but true. However, I shall catch them and teach them a lesson.

[Anderson]

Do you know what they look like, mein Herr?

[German Major]

Of course I do not know what they look like. You stupid Lao. Do you think they go around singing Yankee Doodle Dandy?

[Anderson]

Oh no, mein Herr.

[German Major]

More brandy. This bottle's empty.

[Anderson]

I will get some.

[German Major]

No, no, no. Send the dumb one. Go ahead.

[Anderson]

Go.

[German Major]

That's odd. I could have sworn last time I was here he was stoop shouldered.

[Pete Furillo]

Hey, dam one.

[Anderson]

First the brandy.

[German Major]

Of course, the brandy. That's what brings me back to this miserable place.

[Janssen]

Well, I am glad something brings you back.

[German Major]

Yeah, I'm sure you are. You probably hate me.

[Janssen]

Don't mind hair. You. You do me an injustice.

[German Major]

Of course, you are one of our dear quislings. How about you, Anna? How much do you hate me?

[Anderson]

No, mein hair.

[Janssen]

No, mein hair.

[German Major]

You were almost as dumb as the other one. Where is he?

[Anderson]

He's right here with the brandy.

[German Major]

Give it to me, dumb one. Oh. Oh, he opened it for me. Oh, nice. Thank you, dumb one. Anna, come here. Take off my Boots?

[Anderson]

Yeah, mine. Hair.

[German Major]

You ought lick them. I could send you to it. What has happened to your hair? Jansen. I thought your nephew. What was that?

[Janssen]

Oh, the dumb one. He dropped a tray.

[German Major]

Clumsy fool. Brandy should be drunk from a bottle. This is brandy, Jansen. It has been long. Yeah.

[Janssen]

Huh? I don't understand that. He could drink 2 gallons and not even get a little drunk.

[Anderson]

Well, he's getting plastered now.

[Pete Furillo]

He'll be out for at least 10 hours.

[Janssen]

I don't understand it.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, I don't know what the Norwegian word is, but in Brooklyn we call it a Mickey.

[Anderson]

Just over this ridge.

[Pete Furillo]

We're late, Andy. That train is doing less than an hour.

[Anderson]

Well, you'll just have to work faster, that's all.

[German Major]

Hold it.

[Pete Furillo]

What now?

[Anderson]

They got guards in the woods.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah, I see them. It's gonna be tough to get around them and slip under the bridge.

[Anderson]

That would take us over an hour. We'd miss the boat. We'll have to walk the road right to the bridge.

[Pete Furillo]

What about the sentry?

[Anderson]

Have to get rid of him and pray that we have time to set the dynamite before they discover him.

[Pete Furillo]

So we hit him together.

[Anderson]

You walk about a pace behind me. I've gotta get close enough to use a knife.

[Pete Furillo]

It's gotta be the first time, so don't mess.

[Anderson]

Good evening.

[German Sentry]

Oh, it's you. Don't you pay any attention to the curfew. What has he got in the package? Come here and let me.

[Pete Furillo]

For a college man, you sure lined a lot of things.

[Anderson]

Look, you'll have to set the dynamite alone. I'll slip on his coat and stay here. Pretend I'm the sentry.

[Pete Furillo]

I'll send it as quick as I can, Rock.

[Anderson]

Thanks.

[German Major]

Andy.

[Anderson]

You finished?

[Adam Graham (Host)]

Yeah.

[Pete Furillo]

I wish I had more time, but I think this will do it.

[Anderson]

Let's start moving.

[Pete Furillo]

We can't.

[Anderson]

What do you mean we can't?

[Pete Furillo]

I didn't time fuse it.

[Anderson]

What?

[Pete Furillo]

We have to stay and set it off. Why? Look, supposing the train is late. The time fuse would miss. We stayed this long, you might as well finish a job, huh?

[Anderson]

Where's your detonator? About 100 yards back. Lead the way.

[German Major]

Okay.

[Pete Furillo]

I didn't. I didn't have time to bury the wire.

[Anderson]

Hope nobody trips or rift.

[Pete Furillo]

This bridge looks like a Christmas tree. You know. More wires than American tnt.

[Anderson]

Well, what we can do now is wait.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah. Gee, I wish I could smoke a cigarette.

[Anderson]

So do I.

[Pete Furillo]

Might as well get comfortable. How much time we got to get to that boat, huh?

[Anderson]

Less than 50 minutes, huh?

[Pete Furillo]

Too Late to go through the woods.

[Anderson]

Too late.

[Pete Furillo]

Well, so is the river.

[Anderson]

It's gonna be tough. Half a railroad will be drifting with us.

[Pete Furillo]

Don't worry about that later. We're gonna be sitting ducks when that bridge goes. It'll be like noon.

[OSS Captain]

Attention.

[Janssen]

A God has been killed.

[Pete Furillo]

Looks like they found our friend, eh?

[Anderson]

It's really gonna get crowded here. In about. Attention. Hey.

[OSS Captain]

Hey.

[Pete Furillo]

Here comes a commuter special.

[Anderson]

That's our target.

[Pete Furillo]

How could it snake along?

[Anderson]

It's getting closer. Wait till it hits the middle and then push the plunger.

[Pete Furillo]

It'll take the whole bridge, you know.

[Anderson]

Make sure you get the car.

[Pete Furillo]

I know what to do.

[Anderson]

5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Now.

[Pete Furillo]

Pretty, ain't it?

[OSS Captain]

Hurry up.

[Anderson]

Jab. You did fine.

[Pete Furillo]

You should have seen what I did for graduation.

[Anderson]

Down the slope and into the river.

[Pete Furillo]

Yeah. Right behind you, pal.

[Anderson]

Here's our private car. Grab ahold of that beam.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Got it.

[Anderson]

Those fires make a beautiful sight.

[Pete Furillo]

I'm too busy to be a nature lover.

[Anderson]

Well, don't let go. The current will drag you right down.

[German Major]

I'm holding.

[Janssen]

I'm holding.

[Pete Furillo]

Had a worse cold.

[Anderson]

This will take us close to the rendezvous.

[Pete Furillo]

It's real cold. Hey, Andy.

[Anderson]

Yeah?

[Pete Furillo]

When we get back to camp, remind me to tell you about a dame I know in Brooklyn.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What about her?

[Pete Furillo]

She gave me the air for a lifeguard cause I couldn't swim.

[OSS Captain]

The blowing up of the railroad bridge in Norway cut a German lifeline and paralyzed their Norwegian forces for months. Besides the loss of military strength from the troop train, much needed ore and food was kept out of Germany. This was another blow struck toward the final invasion. And once more, the report of an OSS agent closed with the words mission accomplished. Listen again next week for another true adventure from the files of the OSS.

[German Sentry]

On.

[Pete Furillo]

Cloak and dagger.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Heard in today's Cloak and Dagger adventure. As Andy was Joseph Julian. Pete was played by Ralph Bell Janson Raymond Edward Johnson. The German major was Barry Kroeger. The guard, Jerry Jarrett the sentry. Frank Barrons. The American captain was played by Carl Weber. The script for today's Cloak and Dagger adventure was written by David Harmon. The music was under the direction of John Gart. Sound effects by Chet Hill and Dick Gillespie. Today's OSS adventure was based on the book Cloak and Dagger by Corey ford and Alistair McBain. This program is produced by Louis G. Cowan and Alfred Hollander under the direction and supervision of Sherman Marks. Programs. Get your programs here. The American Album of Familiar Music returns over most of these NBC stations next Sunday, August 27th. Designed as always to bring you the best in Sunday evening musical listening. The American album of familiar music will be back next Sunday. And on Sunday, September 10, Theater Guild on the Air returns with dramatizations featuring top performers from Broadway and Hollywood. This is NBC, the National Broadcasting Company.

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[Adam Graham (Host)]

Welcome back. Well, another exciting story and I think they definitely made the right call in using a mickey on the Gestapo officer. They they were on a tight schedule and those gestapo guys can monologue like no one's business. Now we do turn to listener comments and feedback and we have a couple of combinations starting over on Spotify. Regarding the episode, a Recommendation from Rommel Mechanic 66 writes pretty good if a little far fetched with all the extremely lucky coincidences. I remember the name Barry Kroger from a bunch of old time TV shows like Perry Mason. Well, I will say that sometimes you will have a lot of lucky coincidences happen and probably the place you most have to accept them is in stories that are based on real life. Though sometimes people will do things with a story where they will combine like a bunch of really lucky or good things that happen in real life to multiple people and have it all happen to the same person, which can make it a bit more implausible. Harrison writes, I didn't even recognize Jan Minor's voice and I listened to quite a few Casey Crime Photographer episodes. It was really fun getting to hear her do something different. Well, I'm pretty sure we've heard Jan Minor and other things. She was doubtless in the Falcon, although they rarely credited more than one or two actors. In addition to the late, she was also in the Thanksgiving special we released on the podcast last year, which will be posted to YouTube this year because our Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter specials end up playing a year later over on YouTube. It was the CBS Radio Workshop, a writer at Work where she hosted this program about the writing of the second Mrs. Burton, which was a radio soap opera she appeared in and then she also acted in a dress rehearsal of one of the scripts for that series. So if you want to hear Jan Minor and something really different, you could check that out as well. Then we have a couple of comments from YouTube regarding Swastika on the Windmill, Kathy Gannon writes, I wasn't sure about this series as I was never a fan of spy stories, but this has turned out to be one of my favorites. I've learned so much about this bit of history that was never taught in school. What a fascinating part of the wartime story. So impressed with the courage of these people. Thank you. Well, thanks so much Kathy, and I'm glad glad we're able to highlight that as well. And then Reinser wrote Sounds like the Falcon and I think there's good reason for that because Cloak and Dagger was an early 1950s series aired over NBC originating from New York. So doubtless there were some sound cues and incidental music that was swapped between the various shows even early on in the 1950s. Thanks so much for the comment, Ryan Sir. Well, now it's time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the Day. And I want to thank Jan patreon Supporter since December 2019, currently supporting the podcast at the Detective Sergeant level of $7.14 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Jan. And that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And if you're enjoying the podcast on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and mark the notification bell. If you are listening to this on the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio feed, we will return tomorrow with our Sunday Encore and then to our regular lineup on Monday with Danger with Granger. If you are listening on the Great Adventurers of Old Time radio feed, we will be back on Tuesday with the first of two parts of the Buck Rogers Radio series. And if you are listening on Great Detectives and want to hear Buck Rogers, be sure to subscribe to the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio. In the meantime, do send your comments to Box13greatdetives.net follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram instagram.com greatdetectives From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off.

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