Mr. and Mrs. North: Million Dollar Murder (EP4638)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Mr. and Mrs. North: Million Dollar Murder (EP4638)

Introduction

In this episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, hosted by Adam Graham, listeners are transported back to September 5, 1950, with the thrilling audio drama titled Million Dollar Murder. Starring Alice Frost as Pamela North and Joseph Curtin as Jerry North, this installment delves into a complex mystery involving mistaken identities, deceit, and a hefty inheritance.

Plot Overview

Setting the Scene (00:00 - 01:58)

The episode opens with Pamela and Jerry North returning from their summer vacation in New York City. Pamela is eager to settle back into their comfortable home after dealing with minor inconveniences during their trip. Their peaceful return, however, is quickly interrupted as they navigate through the bustling city traffic.

The Accident and the Mysterious Stranger (02:37 - 08:05)

As the Nords drive home, they inadvertently collide with a woman in a striking red dress, who appears disoriented and amnesic. Pamela discovers a hotel key in the woman's possession, leading them to Room 203 at the Jason Park Hotel. Their concerned investigation reveals that the woman, later identified as Olivia Ward, has been tragically murdered.

Unraveling the Mystery (08:09 - 20:40)

Determined to protect Pamela and uncover the truth, Jerry takes charge, questioning witnesses and piecing together clues. The discovery of letters addressed to Olivia Ward and a birth certificate deepens the intrigue. Tensions mount as suspicions arise about the true identity of the woman and the motives behind the murder. The arrival of Lieutenant Wigan and the confrontation with the antagonist, Mr. Skinner, escalate the stakes, leading to a dramatic showdown at Skinner's summer cabin.

The Revelation and Resolution (20:52 - 26:20)

In a cunning twist, Pamela exposes Skinner's deceit, revealing his plan to impersonate Olivia Ward to claim a million-dollar inheritance. The Nords apprehend Skinner, ensuring justice is served. The episode concludes with the Nords returning home, only to face minor domestic challenges, hinting at their resilient partnership in solving mysteries.

Key Characters

• Pamela North (Alice Frost): The sharp-witted and resourceful wife who plays a pivotal role in unraveling the mystery.

• Jerry North (Joseph Curtin): Pamela's equally determined husband, whose investigative skills are crucial in solving the case.

• Mr. Skinner (Jack Webb): The primary antagonist, whose sinister plans drive the conflict of the episode.

• Lieutenant Wigan: A supporting character who aids in the investigation and eventual resolution of the case.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• Pamela North on Returning Home:

  "Oh, it's going to be so good to get back to my own little bed again." [02:37]

• Mr. Skinner's Admission:

  "I'm rather an evil man. My name is Skinner. And your dear departed antagonist Pierce was a first cousin of mine." [19:51]

• Jerry North Confronting the Villain:

  "You, Redmond. You told them where to find me. Well, I couldn't help but chum there was committed sight to great. Well, I gave you the four." [23:11]

• Pamela's Clever Trap:

  "Everything, Bill, everything. Because Sally Fuller wasn't murdered. This young lady is Sally Fuller, and the dead woman is Olivia Ward." [24:50]

Host's Commentary

After the drama concludes, Adam Graham provides insightful reflections on the episode:

• Misdirection and Character Dynamics:

  "A typical Mr. And Mrs. North mystery where there's a lot of misdirection at work with a whole nother crime going on to distract from the main murder. But Pam cuts through it all to solve the case." [29:23]

• Villain Characterization:

  "You do have to appreciate a villain saying, I'm a very evil man. It lets you know exactly where you stand with him." [29:23]

• Real-World Practices: Graham muses on Pamela's decision to disconnect the phone during vacation, questioning its practicality and drawing parallels with another series:

  "I don't get the whole philosophy of disconnecting your phone while on vacation. We encountered that on Johnny Dollar a few weeks back." [29:23]

Listener Engagement

Adam shares heartfelt listener comments:

• KT from Virginia:

  "I live in Virginia but have family in eastern Oregon and west of Boise, so I'm always so happy to hear your voice. It heartens me and closes the distance. I feel. I love your analysis."

• Mildred's Nostalgia:

  "I got hooked on Old Time Radio back in the 80s when I had my first apartment and didn't have a television yet. A couple of local stations played old radio shows and that was my entertainment every night from 9 to 10."

Additionally, Adam extends gratitude to Rachel, a long-time Patreon supporter, highlighting the community's support in sustaining the podcast.

Conclusion

Million Dollar Murder offers a captivating blend of suspense, clever plot twists, and dynamic character interactions characteristic of the Golden Age of Radio detective dramas. Pamela and Jerry North's unwavering determination and teamwork shine through, providing listeners with both entertainment and a touch of nostalgia. Adam Graham's engaging commentary further enriches the listening experience, making this episode a standout in the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio series.

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Transcript

[Pamela North]

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[Adam Graham]

Welcome to the great detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to get into this Week's episode of Mr. And Mrs. North, but I do want to encourage you, if you enjoy the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. In addition, our listener support campaign continues and you can become one of our Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.greatdetectives.net the source I've been looking at for Mr. And Mrs. North episodes has had some confusing issues with episode duplication, and I found an episode that I'd missed we should have played three weeks ago on another site. So here from September 5, 1950, is the Million Dollar Murder, Mr. And Mrs.

[Jerry North]

Lord, starring Alice Frost and Joseph Curtis. Like most people who've spent the summer losing golf balls, finding a sun pan, and getting over poison ivy, Ham and Joey north are happy to. They cape their vacations and return home at last. And on this September day, as they spread their way through New York City traffic after a long drive from the country, Pamela looks forward to the humble joys of home.

[Pamela North]

Oh, it's going to be so good to get back to my own little bed again. And a mattress that doesn't go uphill in the middle.

[Jerry North]

Didn't you like the one at the hotel, dear?

[Pamela North]

Oh, it was all right, Jerry. But I like a mattress that just lies there and give instead of fighting you back in the wrong place.

[Jerry North]

Well, if I'd known that, I'd have given you mine. I had a mattress that was so limp, it sagged from the weight of the pillow.

[Pamela North]

Well, it doesn't really matter now, now that we're practically home. Oh, which reminds me.

[Jerry North]

Of what?

[Pamela North]

As soon as we get to the apartment, we've got to call them.

[Jerry North]

Who?

[Pamela North]

The Fergusons.

[Jerry North]

Who are they?

[Pamela North]

Don't you remember, darling? That wonderful couple with the Ptolemy poisoning? They spent two whole weeks at the hotel getting it out of their system.

[Jerry North]

Well, I must have gotten them out of Mine? Because I don' Anybody by the name of Ferguson.

[Pamela North]

Oh, you must, Jo. He's a tall, good looking man who dances so well.

[Jerry North]

I never had the pleasure of dancing with Amir.

[Pamela North]

Well, you must have danced with her. Don't you remember the fuss you made over that low cut evening dress of hers? Never seen anybody stare so.

[Jerry North]

Oh, Ferguson. Why, of course. Nice color.

[Pamela North]

Yes, wasn't she? Oh, Jerry, look after that woman.

[Jerry North]

What woman?

[Pamela North]

In the red dress. Oh my glory, you've hit her.

[Jerry North]

Let me go, Pam. I better see if she's heard.

[Pamela North]

She must be Jerry. My. Ms.

[Jerry North]

Quick, we've got to get up to a doctor.

[Pamela North]

No, no, I. I don't need a doctor. The car didn't hit me. I just fell.

[Jerry North]

I'm terribly sorry, miss. Let me help you out.

[Pamela North]

No, no, I. I don't have to be helped. I'm perfectly all right. Well, you've got to be on the safe side. We'll take you home.

[Jerry North]

Yes, get in the car and we'll drive you right over. Where do you live?

[Pamela North]

Well, I live. That's funny, I can't remember.

[Jerry North]

Well, don't worry about it.

[Pamela North]

If you just give us your name, we'll find out where you live. But I can't remember my name either. You don't remember anything? Well, just that I put on this red dress and. Wait a minute, somebody was chasing me. Somebody with a gun. Jeffrey, I can't remember.

[Jerry North]

Who. Seem to forget that I'm a man of considerable weight. Well, the dictionary size doesn't agree with me. Well, it don't agree with me neither, boys. But if you want to keep track of that dame in the red dress, we'd better get a move. I'm moving. Yeah, but you locked me up with that slow walk of yours. Now I lost the day. Well, find it again. Be quick about it. Yeah, that's funny. I could have sworn to come around this corner. Hey, wait a minute. Get back over there in front of that car talking to that blonde Damon of guy. Are you sure that's the girl? Well, that's the one we've been following from the hotel. And keep your eyes on her. Is getting into their car. That young lady is worth a million dollars to me. Literally a million dollars. She waited terrible life. That all depends on what she does that quick. Get a cab. The car she's in is starting up. Yeah, don't worry. Don't tell me not to worry. Follow that car. Make sure that girl doesn't get to bottom of his office. You just leave it to me, boys. Boy that girl won't get.

[Pamela North]

You. Still can't remember what your name is or. Or where you live? Nothing, Mrs. Lor. My mind is just a blank. Can't remember anything before the accident.

[Jerry North]

What you find in her bag, Pam?

[Pamela North]

Nothing. That. Nothing.

[Jerry North]

There must be something in there. They'll tell us who. If somebody with a gun is after her, we better find out in a hurry.

[Pamela North]

Nothing in here but odds, man.

[Jerry North]

Look.

[Pamela North]

Dead. Correct. Wait a minute. Here's something. What is this? A hotel key. Room is 203. Jason Park Hotel. Does it mean anything to you? No, no, I don't think so.

[Jerry North]

Well, we're not going to take any more chances in your life, young lady. As soon as this light changes, we're taking you straight to police headquarters for your own protection.

[Pamela North]

If I can do better, Jerry, I've got a feel. Golly. Where did those shots come from?

[Jerry North]

I don't know, but I'm getting out of here fast.

[Pamela North]

Jerry, what's the matter? The shot. They came through the winner of the car and they hit her.

[Jerry North]

What?

[Pamela North]

Dead, Jerry. She's dead. Those shots we heard are the ones that killed her.

[Jerry North]

All right, Terry. Now the body's been taken away, you can show me exactly where she was sitting. Well, we told you, Bill. We were right here in the car waiting for the red light to change. And the woman was nearest to this window.

[Pamela North]

Then we heard the shot.

[Jerry North]

And if Pam hadn't told me she'd been hit, I wouldn't have known anything had happened. Didn't see who fired the shots, of course. No. You don't know the woman's name or who was after her?

[Pamela North]

No. The only clue we've got is this hotel key.

[Jerry North]

Well, hang on to it for a minute until I figure something out.

[Pamela North]

Let's get over to the Jason Park Hotel and find out what this key means.

[Jerry North]

Pam, will you let me play detective for a minute?

[Pamela North]

The key won't run away, but the man who committed the murder will. Why do we have to stay here?

[Jerry North]

Because I've got some witnesses to question. Now, there are six people over there who were on the sidewalk when the shots were fired, and I've got to talk to every one of them. Well, you talk to the witnesses and we'll go to the Jason Park Hotel.

[Pamela North]

That's right.

[Jerry North]

No, no, no, no. Wait a minute. I can't have you running off and getting into trouble. What's the matter, Bill? Are you afraid we'll find the murderer? No, I'm afraid he'll find you.

[Pamela North]

Well, if he does, we'll call the police.

[Jerry North]

No. No. Pam, come back.

[Pamela North]

There, you with the Hotel bill. Room 23.

[Jerry North]

Oh, all right. All right. Go ahead and get a kill. See if I care. But for Pete's sake, be careful. Here it is, Pam. Room 203.

[Pamela North]

Well, what should we do? Knock or just use the key?

[Jerry North]

Well, I'd say knock, but from that look in your eyes, I can tell we're going to use the keys.

[Pamela North]

Wow, Jerry. Trying to sneak in? We better keep it a secret. Well, that's not much of a secret, Jerry.

[Jerry North]

Darling, I'm not a second story man. And this door is no help either.

[Pamela North]

Anybody in there?

[Jerry North]

Not as far as I can see. The room's in perfect order.

[Pamela North]

Well, let's go in and disorder it.

[Jerry North]

See anything?

[Pamela North]

Bed, dresser and a phone tape. My goodness. I just remembered. I was supposed to call the Fergusons as soon as we got to New York. The Fergusons? Jerry, don't you remember those people with a low cut evening drink?

[Jerry North]

Pam, will you stop thinking about evening dresses at a time like this?

[Pamela North]

I promised we'd call them and make a day.

[Jerry North]

Well, you can do that later. Now, see if you can find anything that, uh. Oh, here's something on the dresser. Why, a picture, Jerry.

[Pamela North]

It's a picture of the woman who was murdered.

[Jerry North]

Oh, it is? Yes.

[Pamela North]

In the drawer of a package of letters. And a photostatic copy of the Dark.

[Jerry North]

What's the name on it?

[Pamela North]

Olivia Ward. The letters are addressed to her too.

[Jerry North]

Then that's who the dead woman is. Olivia Ward. You better get hold of Wigand and tell them her name before we open these letters. Now, Pan, you leave those letters alone.

[Pamela North]

Yes, I think you'd better. Huh? Get your hands up, both of you. I want those letters. And I want that birth certificate too. Well, you can't have it. Can't I? You don't seem to realize that I have a loaded gun in my hand. And I'm not afraid to use it.

[Jerry North]

To get hold of these letters. Are they that important to you?

[Pamela North]

That's my business, and I don't like people interfering in it. Now give me those letters and be quick about it.

[Jerry North]

Oh, no. We're turning these over to the police. They'll be here any minute.

[Pamela North]

Who are you kidding? What do the police know about this?

[Jerry North]

More than you think, young lady. And if you don't believe me, just have a look out this window.

[Pamela North]

What for?

[Jerry North]

For this.

[Pamela North]

Let's go. All right, Jerry, I got it.

[Jerry North]

Point to the media. Go with me.

[Pamela North]

You crazy fool. What do you think you're trying to do?

[Jerry North]

I'm trying to find a murderer. And the way it stands right now, you're a very likely suspect.

[Pamela North]

You out of your mind? I don't even know who's been killed. Why do you want these letters? What do you know about. About Olivia Ward. Olivia Ward?

[Jerry North]

Yes. She was murdered about an hour ago. And you killed her, didn't you?

[Pamela North]

Don't be insane. How could I have killed her? I'm Olivia Ward.

[Jerry North]

Hello. Boy in the world have you come to my apartment? I tell you not to let that girl out of your sight. All right, stop blowing your top, boys. There's no harm done. No harm done. Suppose that girl goes to Bottomley's office. Suppose she shows him a birth certificate and those letters from her aunt? Well, if she does, it'll be the trick of the century, boy. She's dead. Deceased, Deceased. Dead and laying in the morgue. Then the police are out looking for the murderers. Then you killed her? Why, yes. There's no questions, Mr. Skinnis. I was hired to keep that girl away from Bottomley's office. And now that she ain't ever gonna get there, my job is done. Fuck. Murder. Cold blooded murder.

[Pamela North]

What?

[Jerry North]

That was gonna make what the temperature is. I want my doughboy. I want it right now. Well, before I pay off, I want to make sure you're telling me the truth. What's the matter? Don't you believe me? My dear boy, in matters of money, I make it a habit not to believe anybody. What are you gonna do? At the hotel? Of course, and check on your story.

[Pamela North]

Park Station Hotel.

[Jerry North]

Room 203, please.

[Pamela North]

Yes, sir. Room 203. Hello?

[Jerry North]

Who's this?

[Pamela North]

But it's me. Who's that?

[Jerry North]

Why, York. I'm Ms. Olivia Ward, attorney. Mr. Bartol. And it's of the utmost importance that I see right away. Do you know where I can find her?

[Pamela North]

Olivia Ward?

[Jerry North]

Yes, definitely. You see, I told you she was dead. Quiet, will you?

[Pamela North]

Hello?

[Jerry North]

I wish to speak to Mrs. Ward, please.

[Pamela North]

Well, this is Ms. Ward.

[Jerry North]

What?

[Pamela North]

Is Mr. Bottomley?

[Jerry North]

Yes, but. Excuse me, I can't talk just now. I'll call you back. Confounded, Redmond. You did lie to me. Don't be crazy. She's dead. I tell you. I saw her. You didn't see Olivia Ward dead. She was just on the phone. You killed the wrong girl. What? Come with me. I hate to trust you with a plan that requires intelligence, but I haven't any choice. Oh, what's the plan? You're going up to Ms. Ward's hotel room and tell her you're Mr. Bottomley's chauffeur. I'll be waiting downstairs in the car. And if you can get her to come down there, the rest will be easy. Once I get my hands on Olivia Ward, I'll never let go.

[Pamela North]

I can't understand it, Mr. North, but that was Mr. Bottomley on the phone. Are the actual strange. Maybe he's a strange man. Well, I've never met him, but he's a well known lawyer. And if there's something wrong, I want to know what it is.

[Jerry North]

Easy now, Ms. Ward. As soon as Lt. Wigan arrives, we'll get to the bottom of this whole thing.

[Pamela North]

But you don't understand. My life has been threatened. That's why I came in here with a gun. I was afraid I might be killed. You meaning why? Because I have a chance of inheriting an unheal misfortune unless I'm killed before I can prove my identity.

[Jerry North]

What do you mean?

[Pamela North]

Well, my aunt was a very rich woman, Mr. North. Her name was Agatha Pierce. And when she died, she didn't leave a will. So her entire estate goes to her nearest of kin.

[Jerry North]

And that's you.

[Pamela North]

Well, that's what Mr. Bottomer thinks. That's why he wrote to me out in Seattle and sent me the money to come east. But even out there I. I received threatening phone calls. From whom? I don't know. But I was afraid to make that long trip alone, so I brought a friend along.

[Jerry North]

The woman whose picture you have on your dresser.

[Pamela North]

Yes.

[Jerry North]

Ms. Ward, I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. Your friend is dead.

[Pamela North]

Dead? Yes, she was murdered in our car this afternoon. Oh, no. I just left to here about an hour ago. Well, she must have gone out after you left. We saw in the street.

[Jerry North]

Yes. Is that your bill? No, sir.

[Pamela North]

This is Mr. Bottomless Joke.

[Jerry North]

Who? Mr. Bottomless Joke. Well, open the door.

[Pamela North]

Jeff.

[Jerry North]

Snitz Ward into Mr. Bottom. I want to see you right away. About what? Well, he says it's dangerous for her to stay here any longer. She might be killed. My scene by the man, looks like. Kill him. That's why he had to ring off on the phone to save his own life.

[Pamela North]

Well, we got to be.

[Jerry North]

Now there's in the car and he's waiting, see. And he wants Ms. Woods to come down right away and. And bring all her identification.

[Pamela North]

All right, all right, I'll go.

[Jerry North]

Now wait a minute. If there ain't time, sir, the killer might be on his way up here right now.

[Pamela North]

He's right, Mr. Moore. I can't afford to Stay here any longer.

[Jerry North]

Okay, we'll take you down to the car. Come on, Pam. We gotta hurry. Have you got your papers, Ms. Ward? Yes, I've got some, and let's go as soon as we get out of here. Wait a second.

[Pamela North]

The matter?

[Jerry North]

Somebody's coming down the hall. Quick. Open the door and get back in the room. What's oil? That guy in the wharf. Quick, get back. What? Why, that's Bill Wigan. The man you're with is Tully Redmond. Grab him, Jerry. He's an escaped cop.

[Pamela North]

That's Billy trying to get away.

[Jerry North]

Oh, no, you don't. Oh, what's the idea of ideas? To keep you quiet for a while until I find out what you're up to.

[Pamela North]

I'll tell you what he's up to. Kidnapping Ms. Ward. He made believe that he was trying to help her. Shelly.

[Jerry North]

What?

[Pamela North]

Ms. Ward? She's gone.

[Jerry North]

Holy Mackenzie. We've got to find her, Bill, before she gets killed. Who?

[Pamela North]

The woman who was just here. They tried to kill her this afternoon, only they made a mistake and shot the wrong girl.

[Jerry North]

She couldn't have disappeared, Pam. She must have taken the elevator at the end of the hall.

[Pamela North]

No, the back stairs. Jerry, over there.

[Jerry North]

Oh. Oh, I beg your pardon. Who are you? I'm the manager of this hotel. I just come up the stairway to investigate the disturbance up here. Well, I'm Lieutenant Wigan, Homicide. Anybody pass you on those stairs? Why, yes. Ms. Olivia Ward, who was going down while I was coming up.

[Pamela North]

Oh, for goodness sake. Why didn't you stop her?

[Jerry North]

Well, I tried to, madam, but a great big fat man puts me out of the way. A fat man? Come on, Bill, we gotta find him. Oh, it's no use, sir. They ran up through the lobby and drove off in his car.

[Pamela North]

Where are you taking me? Why are you driving so fast?

[Jerry North]

Patience, my dear. We'll be there in a moment. Now, my summer cabin is just off the main road here. You see, it's back there amongst the trees. Open.

[Pamela North]

Why are you taking me to your summer cabin? And why'd you rush me out of the hotel?

[Jerry North]

My dear child, I was protecting you from those ruffians in the hallway. They might have harmed you.

[Pamela North]

What if.

[Jerry North]

Olivia, please, we're here now, and some of your questions are so fatiguing. I'll answer them when we get inside. Yes.

[Pamela North]

First, please. No, I'm not going in.

[Jerry North]

You're not what? Come along, young lady. No time for femininity.

[Pamela North]

I'm not going in, I tell you.

[Jerry North]

No, I should have to offer you a little inducement make this done.

[Pamela North]

Put that down.

[Jerry North]

I will. When you do precisely what I tell you to do, be quick about it.

[Pamela North]

Very well. You'll have a lot of explaining to do when we get back to New York, Mr. Bottomley.

[Jerry North]

We're not getting back to New York, my dear. And I hate to disillusion you at this late date, but I am not Mr. Button. I just told you that too. It is quiet on the way.

[Pamela North]

You didn't.

[Jerry North]

I'm afraid I did, Miss Ward. You see, I'm rather an evil man. My name is Skinner. And your dear departed antagonist Pierce was a first cousin of mine. But if not for you, I would be the uncontested next of kin and the heir to a considerable fortune.

[Pamela North]

This way it stands.

[Jerry North]

In a word, yes. Now get inside. I have a great deal to talk to you about.

[Pamela North]

Haven't you sat enough?

[Jerry North]

Not quite. I brought you here because deep down in the fatty folds of my heart, I have a spark of generosity. I'm willing to let you live.

[Pamela North]

Live?

[Jerry North]

On one condition. To furnish me with the proof of your identity, accept $20,000 in cash and vanish from the face of this earth forever.

[Pamela North]

You gave up the million that belongs to me.

[Jerry North]

Don't be greedy, Miss Lord. Look what greed has done to me. A very good creature like yourself would be. Unpalatable.

[Pamela North]

I won't do it.

[Jerry North]

You won't give up a million dollars for your own life?

[Pamela North]

No. You wouldn't kill me anyway.

[Jerry North]

Wouldn't I? One girl has died already for that million. Your death can be taken in stripes.

[Pamela North]

Let me go.

[Jerry North]

What's your answer, Miss Ward? You do as I tell you.

[Pamela North]

No, I won't.

[Jerry North]

You shall have to suffer the consequences.

[Pamela North]

Let me go. Let me go.

[Jerry North]

Well, you miserable little wretch. By instinct, I'm not a violent man.

[Pamela North]

No.

[Jerry North]

But through the years, I've learned to overcome my gentle nature. No. No. Step on it, Bill. If Skinner's got that girl up here in his cabin, he'll kill her for sure. I'm going as fast as I can, Jerry. Hey, hey, hey. Take it easy. There's the turnoff right there.

[Pamela North]

Oh, gosh. Made that on two wheels.

[Jerry North]

Well, two's better than none. Where's the cabin, Redmond? Yeah, right up ahead in the woods. You're not kidding us, are you? But if you're leading us on a wild goose chase, you'll do 10 more years. For what? For what? This is his cabin, I tell you. There's his car, all right. And you stay with us. Don't try any tricks we're all going in here together.

[Pamela North]

Hurry, Bell. We'll be too late if you don't hurry.

[Jerry North]

Okay, let's go. Remember what I told you, Redmond. You try to get away, I'll nail you. All right, Jerry, open the door. I'm bringing him first. Take your hands off that barrel, Skinner, and get him up in the air.

[Pamela North]

Oh, my go. He tried to kill me. Well, I'm glad we got here in time to prevent him.

[Jerry North]

You, Redmond. You told them where to find me. Well, I couldn't help but chum there was committed sight to great. Well, I gave you the four.

[Pamela North]

Hey, hey, cut that out.

[Jerry North]

Are you all right, Ms. Ward?

[Pamela North]

Yes, I think so.

[Jerry North]

Well, I. I'm sorry you had to go through all this trouble, but you made it easy for us to find out who murdered your friend Sally Fuller. Mr. Skinner, you're under arrest. Oh, don't be absurd. You haven't any case against me. We'll see about that when we get to court. Now, just a minute. You can't railroad me into a crime I didn't commit. The man of kill Sally Full is standing right over there. Who, me? Yes, you, Redmond. You practically admitted it in my apartment this afternoon. Why, you're full of baloney. I didn't admit nothing. But you were at the scene of the crime when the murder was committed. Yeah, who knows where you was when the murder was committed.

[Pamela North]

Just a minute, just a minute. I think we can settle this thing once and for all.

[Jerry North]

How, Pam?

[Pamela North]

Through the Fergusons.

[Jerry North]

Oh, not them again.

[Pamela North]

Well, I just remember, Jerry, the Fergusons are related to Ms. Ward's aunt. Yes, and when Mrs. Ferguson was out in Seattle this summer, she paid a visit to. Well, come to think of it, she paid a Visit to you, Ms. Ford. Me? Yes, I. I think she said you went to a concert together. And you remember Mrs. Cranston, don't you? Oh, yes, of course. We did go to a concert.

[Jerry North]

Oh, for crying out loud, Pam. What in the world has this got to do with the murder of Sally Fuller?

[Pamela North]

Everything, Bill, everything. Because Sally Fuller wasn't murdered. This young lady is Sally Fuller, and the dead woman is Olivia Ward. What are you talking about? I'm talking about you, mister. You were so anxious to prove your phony identity, you walked right into the trap I set for you.

[Jerry North]

What trap?

[Pamela North]

About Mrs. Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson never went to Seattle, and she isn't related to Agatha Pierce, are you? Dirty little skunk. I'm so sorry, Ms. Puller, but I had to find out what your game was and Now, I know you killed Olivia Ward so you could take her identification papers and impersonate us for a million dollar inheritance. That's a lie. Is it? The real Olivia Ward would have known that Mrs. Ferguson never took her to a concert this summer. And the real Olivia Ward would have denied it. But you couldn't afford to because you were afraid it might reveal you as a faker.

[Jerry North]

Bill grabbing Let go.

[Pamela North]

Let go.

[Jerry North]

I'll let you go, all right. But where you're going, you'll never inherit a million dollars.

[Pamela North]

Oh, home. Home at last.

[Jerry North]

And a pretty grisly looking sight it is, too. Pamela, dear, did you forget to have the cleaning woman come here during our vacation? Yes. And did you forget to cut off the newspapers and the milk and the electricity?

[Pamela North]

Yes.

[Jerry North]

You forgot to defrost the refrigerator, too, dear. Looks like the Arctic Ocean in here.

[Pamela North]

Oh, but it's home, Jerry. And now that we're here, I'm going to call up the Fergusons.

[Jerry North]

The Fergusons?

[Pamela North]

Well, I promised to call them as soon as we got in, Jerry.

[Jerry North]

Okay, okay. Go ahead and call them.

[Pamela North]

Hello? Hello? Operator? Operator. What's up? Getting to that.

[Jerry North]

What's the matter now?

[Pamela North]

The phone, Jerry. The only thing I remembered, I had it disconnected when we went away. SA.

[Jerry North]

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[Pamela North]

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[Adam Graham]

Welcome back. A typical Mr. And Mrs. North mystery where there's a lot of misdirection at work with a whole nother crime going on to distract from the main murder. But Pam cuts through it all to solve the case. You do have to appreciate a villain saying, I'm a very evil man. It lets you know exactly where you stand with him. Of course, he was threatening a very evil woman, and you can understand her refusal to take a settlement after having committed murder to get the million dollars. Poor Pam. At the end, she came up with the exact wrong pattern of remembering and forgetting things with the decision to disconnect the phone. I don't get the whole philosophy of disconnecting your phone while on vacation. We encountered that on Johnny Dollar a few weeks back. Was that actually a common practice that people did? It seems like the maintenance of a phone line wouldn't be that big of an expense to make it worthwhile. Plus, getting phones reconnected tends to be a bit of a hassle though I suppose if you were going to be spending the whole summer at another location, it might make sense to turn the phones off, but I just don't see it for your typical few weeks vacation. Alright, well, listener comments and feedback. Now we've got a couple nice ones from YouTube and we start with KT who writes Adam, I live in Virginia but have family in eastern Oregon and west of Boise, so I'm always so happy to hear your voice. It heartens me and closes the distance. I feel. I love your analysis. It's great to hear the stories plus their background and the story of Old Time Radio as well. Thanks again. Well, thanks so much. I know that Boise is far away. Even if you're going by plane, it tends to be a bit of a hassle and an expense to get there. So I'm so glad to be able to bridge the gap via the Internet at least. And then we have a comment from Mildred who writes, I got hooked on Old Time Radio back in the 80s when I had my first apartment and didn't have a television yet. A couple of local stations played old radio shows and that was my entertainment every night from 9 to 10. It was called the Drama Hour, even though on Saturdays and Sundays they played comedy. After I got a television I would turn it off every night at 9:00 to listen to the Drama Hour. Thanks so much. Great story Mildred. And now it is time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the day and I want to thank Rachel. Rachel's been one of our patreon supporters since June 2022, currently supporting the podcast at the Psalmist level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for the support Rachel, and that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software and be sure to write and review the podcast wherever you download it from. We will be back next Thursday with another episode of Mr. And Mrs. North, but join us back here tomorrow for yours truly, Johnny Dollar Wear.

[Jerry North]

How under the sun can a man be crazy enough to issue a policy like that? John, you know how it is. The company prides itself on the fact we'll insure anything, not only life and property and health and so on. But the voice of a singer, the feet of a dancer, hands of a pianist. Even the dimples on the knees of a chorus girl. Yeah. Singing mice, an old alley cat, a sick whale. Of course, I can't say that Harry wasn't in position to do it. But, Johnny, you've got to help me. First you better tell me who and why and what it's all about. Just the trouble. I don't know. You don't know? I only got back here to the office this morning. I found our copy of the policy lying here on my desk. But if you don't even. Oh, look, I've handled some pretty screwy cases for you, George. Yes, but they've all finally made sense one way or the other. Johnny, we have paid you some very nice fees. You can't deny that. George, tell me, have I ever questioned your expense account? But death insurance? It doesn't make sense. Have I insurance somebody against living? Have I. I'm sorry, but this time the answer is no. Listen, if you take this on, I'll okay your expense account without even reading it. Yes, insurance expense account Unlimited. Johnny. George, there are some things even a conniving, chiseling, unprincipled rascal like myself won't even. Unlimited.

[Adam Graham]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to Box13GreatDetectives. 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.