The Falcon: The Case of the Big Fix (EP4796)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio

Episode: The Falcon: The Case of the Big Fix (EP4796)

Original Air Date: April 12, 1954
Podcast Host: Adam Graham
Summary by: Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Podcast (September 8, 2025 episode)

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Overview

In this classic episode of The Falcon, private detective Mike Waring (a.k.a. The Falcon) is drawn into a web of gambling, blackmail, and murder. The story centers on the murder of Arthur Hall and the tangled relationships among a tough gambler, his disgruntled "contact man," and Hall's clever, resourceful wife. As Waring investigates, he must unravel who set up whom—and why.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

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1. Introduction to the Case (04:42–06:48)

• Dutch Schneider, a cautious gambler at the Belvedere Club, is targeted in a police raid. Dutch suspects internal corruption and confronts O’Neill, a police sergeant, about the supposed "protection" racket.
  • Dutch realizes he’s been conned; protection he paid for didn’t help prevent the raid.

Notable quote:
Dutch: “Arthur Hall has as much influence in New York as my brother-in-law — and even with me on the force, he can't get himself arrested." (06:13)

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2. Arthur Hall In Over His Head (06:48–08:49)

• Arthur Hall’s wife, Peggy Hall, picks up the phone nervously; their relationship shows cracks. Arthur is hiding something, allegedly leaving for Los Angeles, but evidence points elsewhere.
• Dutch confronts Arthur, accusing him of failing at his promised "protection." Arthur is desperate, fearing he'll lose everything.

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3. The Hitman’s Dilemma (08:49–12:14)

• Arthur approaches Georgie Kelk, a hired gun, to take out Dutch. Kelk’s price rises quickly as Arthur’s desperation becomes clear.
• After taking the money, Kelk meets Dutch, but Dutch immediately senses danger and tries to negotiate.

Notable quote:
Kelk: “I’m a craftsman, Mr. Hall. I only accept commissions I like. ... I sold you your life at 9 o’clock last night for $10,000. That was pretty cheap.” (15:04, paraphrased from later in the episode)

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4. Peggy Hall Hires The Falcon (12:14–13:04)

• Peggy visits Mike Waring, known as “The Falcon,” at his office. Peggy suspects her husband is cheating and wants Waring to find out who the “other woman” is.
• The scene is peppered with flirty banter. Sergeant Corbett interrupts, announcing Arthur Hall is dead, and Peggy is a suspect.

Notable quote:
Corbett: “We just found his body. Put your shoes on, Lucy. Those stone floors at headquarters can be awfully cold.” (13:13)

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5. Investigation and Suspicions (13:04–21:24)

• Waring begins to investigate, talking with Dutch, who suggests he could use a new “contact man,” dropping hints about his own innocence.
• Peggy, meanwhile, insists on her innocence. Waring is skeptical but admits she doesn’t fit the killer profile. The murder weapon, a police special, becomes a point of interest.

Notable quote:
Waring: “All right, angel, who do you think did it?”
Peggy: “I have no idea. But if you’d asked me who’d have liked to... Dutch Snyder for one.” (14:42–14:55)

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6. The Recording, the Misdirection, and the Headache (21:24–24:20)

• Mike is attacked while investigating Georgie Kelk, and wakes with three stitches in his head.
• The timeline is put into question when an autopsy report reveals Arthur was killed before Kelk could have even reached Dutch.
• Peggy’s gun, purchased under a fake name, is traced via her blue sedan, though there’s little hard evidence.

Notable quote:
Corbett: “Arthur Hall was dead at eight. That’s right. A full hour before Kelk even got to Dutch. Yeah, you better get the aspirin, Mike. Your headaches are just beginning.” (22:47)

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7. The Final Unraveling (24:20–26:59)

• Falcon deduces the murderer by recalling a slip in Dutch’s story about the murder weapon’s caliber: only the killer could have known it was a .32, not a .38.
• Falcon reconstructs that after being betrayed, Dutch killed Arthur to recoup his losses, only learning too late that Arthur had signed everything over to Peggy.

Notable quote:
Waring: “When I first went to see Dutch Schneider, he knew definitely it was a .32. ... Dutch must have had inside information — the very best.” (26:00–26:09)

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8. Closing Banter and Aftermath (26:59–27:16)

• With the case resolved, Peggy thanks Mike, playfully warning that she’ll know to run the next time she meets a certain type of man.
• Waring jokes about the hazards of getting involved with private detectives.

Notable quote:
Peggy: “When I see one of the other kind, I’m going to start running.”
Waring: “How do you recognize the other kind?”
Peggy: “Oh, that’s easy. Wears a private detective’s hat.” (26:47–27:16)

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Host’s Commentary & Listener Interaction (28:16–end)

• Adam Graham reflects on the episode’s plot devices and period automobile references, humorously critiquing a missed investigative detail about a blue Nash sedan.
• Graham also discusses wishes for more immersive podcast episodes tied to real-life locations from classic radio.
• Listener feedback is shared, and Patreon supporters are thanked.

Host notable quote:
Adam Graham: “It’s kind of heartwarming to see that special friendship develop between a hitman and his intended victim. Even though it did break up, it was really sweet while it lasted.” (28:16)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:42] – Start of the Falcon episode: intro and inciting incident
• [06:48] – Dutch confronts his supposed “protector”
• [08:49] – The hitman deal and double cross
• [12:14] – Peggy hires the Falcon
• [13:13] – Discovery of the murder
• [14:34] – Peggy and Waring’s witty encounter
• [21:24] – Mike wakes up injured, timeline confusion
• [24:20] – Falcon deduces the killer by weapon caliber clue
• [26:59] – Final wrap up and playful banter
• [28:16] – Host’s post-show discussion

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “A private detective never says no.” – Mike Waring (14:18)
• “I sold you your life at 9 o’clock last night for $10,000. That was pretty cheap.” – Georgie Kelk (15:04)
• “Arthur Hall was dead at eight. That’s right. A full hour before Kelk even got to Dutch. ... Your headaches are just beginning.” – Sergeant Corbett (22:47)
• “When I see one of the other kind, I’m going to start running.” – Peggy Hall (26:55)

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Summary

The Case of the Big Fix is a tightly-woven tale of blackmail, betrayal, and mistaken assumptions, complete with barbed banter and classic detective twists. The Falcon deduces the killer through sharp attention to detail, while the supposed femme fatale turns out to be innocent. The episode showcases the Golden Age of radio’s layered storytelling and rapid-fire wit, making it enjoyable both for longtime fans and casual listeners.

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Transcript

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[Peggy Hall]

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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 bring you our second Listener Support and Appreciation special. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software and our list so or support campaign continues. You can become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month by going to patreon.greatdetectives.net well, we're bringing you something a bit different today. In years past, we brought you Twice Told Tales, where we take a look at one version of a radio script and how it was reused on another. This is different. I could, I suppose, call it Four Times Told Tale, but don't let that scare you or put you off. And I know some people might think hearing the same exact story four times in a row doesn't sound very interesting. I think I'll skip to the next episode. Well, let me explain a little. This is actually going to be a look at a Yours Truly Johnny Dollar serial that was written by E. Jack Newman under the pseudonym John Dawson. What makes Johnstone's Yours Truly Johnny Dollar serials interesting is that they are rarely a case of take one script, pad it out, and there you go. Plus, Crutchfield did a few scripts that were like that, but E. Jack Newman tended to take elements and ideas from different scripts and combine them into the Johnny Dollar serial. In addition, you'll get to hear how different actors and creative teams handled these particular stories. So we're going to be bringing you Jeff Regan, Not Bait. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar with John Lund and Then the yours truly, Johnny Dollar serial with Bob Bailey. So now from October 12, 1949, here is man in the Church. 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 bring you this week's adventure with the Falcon. But first, I do want to encourage you if you are enjoying the podcast, to please follow us using your favorite podcast software. Also, our listener support and appreciation campaign continues and you can become one of our Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month by going to patreon.greatdetectives.net now from April 12, 1954, here is the case of the Big Fix.

[Mike Waring]

And now we invite you to listen to the adventures of the Falcon as Mike Waring solves the case of the Big Fix. There's one thing you learn working as a private detective. Haste doesn't always make waste. As a case in point, I give you Dutch Schneider. Dutch is a solid looking citizen behind the mahogany desk at the Belvedere Club. He's a gambler by profession, but that doesn't mean he takes chances. No, Dutch likes to play it nice and safe. That probably explains why he stares with obvious disbelief at a light on his desk which flicks on and off with appropriate sound effects. O'. Neill. Yes. What's going on out there? What do you think, Dutch? It's a raid. Are they doing any damage? Can't you hear it? No. Take my word for it. They're playing awful rough. I'm glad they're having fun. Who's in charge? I am. Mr. Snyder. Never mind. O'. Neill. Did you want to see me? Yes. What's your name? Officer Corvus. Sergeant Corbett. Why wasn't I notified of this raid? Would you mind repeating that, please? I asked why I wasn't warned. Your boys must have done at least a hundred thousand dollars worth of damage. Easy. You know who's gonna pay for it? You. On my salary? Don't be silly. Anil. What is it, Dutch? Give me alcohol on the phone. Now I get it. Is Arthur hall your contact man? Right. Well, this is the funniest thing I've heard yet. You think so? I know so. So he clipped you too? I'm surprised that you. Dutch, what are you talking about? I'll bet Arthur sold you a bill of good that could keep us out of your hair if you paid off to him. Well, well, he was kidding you. Arthur hall has as much influence in New York as my brother in law. And even with me on the force. He can't get himself arrested. If hall was bluffing, why wasn't my club knocked off before? Well, you're just lucky understaffed and we didn't get around to you. I see. Can't get over it. Arthur hall clipping a hip caric too like you. You're right, Sergeant. It is funny. But you'll pardon me if I don't laugh right now. The joke seems to be on me.

[Peggy Hall]

That you? Awesome. I guess you're late.

[Mike Waring]

I. I was detained at the office.

[Peggy Hall]

Peggy, why didn't you answer your phone? Dr. Snider's been trying to reach you all evening.

[Mike Waring]

Oh, did he call here?

[Peggy Hall]

You know, Art, I got the idea he was a little annoyed with you.

[Mike Waring]

Why? What he say?

[Peggy Hall]

Wasn't what he said, darling. It was the way he said it.

[Mike Waring]

Listen, Peggy, I. I'm going to leave town for a few days.

[Peggy Hall]

Huh?

[Mike Waring]

Yeah. Something. Something's just come up. You remember Al. Mar.

[Peggy Hall]

You don't have to explain. No, I trust you perfectly. Any. Amazing.

[Mike Waring]

Right now I'm going to Los Angeles.

[Peggy Hall]

Oh, that explains it.

[Mike Waring]

That explains what?

[Peggy Hall]

Why North American Airlines called and confirmed your reservation to St. Louis.

[Mike Waring]

Well, they must have made a mistake.

[Peggy Hall]

Yeah.

[Mike Waring]

Hello, Peggy. Hello, Dutch. What are you doing here? Well, there are a couple of things I want to take up with you. Mind leaving us alone for a while, Mrs. Hall? No, Peggy. Come back. Peggy. That's a swell girl they got there. Listen, listen, Dutch. I know what you're going to say, but Then I won't have to say it. There was a slip up. I've been on the phone all day. Those boys had no right to raid your place. Oh, but they did. Well, I. I've got an appointment to talk to the commissioner tomorrow. I don't see how you're going to manage it. What do you. What do you mean? Well, to talk properly, you should have peace. And I don't think you're going to have many left. Come in. Are you George Kel? I'm Michael Hall. I spoke to you on the phone. Oh, yes. I'll be with you in a minute. I. I've got to hear this record. Look, Kelp, I'm a busy man. Well, if you're In a hurry, Mr. Hall, you'd better take your business elsewhere. Well, I'll wait. That's the ticket. Pretty, isn't it? It's W.C.

[Peggy Hall]

You know what's responsible for.

[Mike Waring]

Most of the troubles in this world, Mr. Hall? People assign the wrong values to things. Take music for example. That's important because there's a common denominator. Look, Kelt, I just. You didn't come over here for a lecture. There's no exercise. All right, hall, what can I do for you? Want to do a job for me? Not particularly, But I'm a craftsman, Mr. Hall. I only accept commissions on life. I'll pay you $500. Oh, you're not even in my register. You'll have to go higher. A thousand. That's a little better. Have you got the money on you right now? Well, yes, but it's. It's all I have at the moment. Well, it's enough for me. All right. 2, 4, 6, 8. What's the name of your party? But Schneider. You know him? Only by reputation. He the one who bounced you around? That's my business. As you say, Mr. Hall, it's your business. So if you'll allow me, I'll be getting down to mine. Just a second. Yes? You Dutch Schneider? Right. Kel is my name. Georgie. Kel. Kel. K. Have I heard that name before? I don't know. Have you? Sure. You're the. Come on, Dutch. You won't hurt my feelings. Rather not take any chances, frankly. Won't make much different. So you mind if I smoke? Try my brand in a match? Sure. Thanks. Where. Where do I get it? What's wrong? What's right here? Aren't you afraid of the noise? I guess you didn't notice the silence around this baby. Excuse me for trying to tell you your business. That's quite all right. You don't mind talking? Not at all. Oh, I see you're going for the classical. Whose album is that you've got on? The Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto. Rubenstein. Oh, have you hear Horowitz play it? I like Rubenstein better. It's got a lot more fire. Oh, you're right in mind. No one can touch Horowitz when it comes to execution. You ought to know. That's all right. So tell me something about John. Why is it the nice guys always get it? Well, there's no reason why they shouldn't. Now, look, calm. I don't want to insult you, but can't we talk this over? No, I'm afraid not. I know who put you up to. It was Arthur Hall. Well, now, what difference does that make? A lot. You got nothing in common with Hall. Wouldn't you rather work for me? Oh, definitely. But it's too late now. Why? You can't tell me you're afraid of Hall. I don't know what he gave you, but I'll pay you. $10,000 for that gun, Fully loaded. Well, I don't know, Dutch. I've never done anything like this before. And if I did now, I. I wouldn't want you to think that the money you're offering had any effect on my decision. Of course not. No, but there was. There was something about that fella hall that just rubbed me the wrong way, you know. All right, That's. Get the dough.

[Peggy Hall]

Hi.

[Mike Waring]

What. How did you get in here?

[Peggy Hall]

Told the superintendent I was a friend of yours.

[Mike Waring]

Good for you. I'm glad you made yourself at home.

[Peggy Hall]

You know, mine might take me off my shoes.

[Mike Waring]

Not a bit. I like to keep you comfortable.

[Peggy Hall]

You ought to get some better reading material.

[Mike Waring]

There's a racing form you overlook.

[Peggy Hall]

No, I didn't last week.

[Mike Waring]

I'm terribly sorry, miss.

[Peggy Hall]

Oh, Piggy Hall. Our name is Missy, and I'm the one to be sorry. Should I put my shoes back on?

[Mike Waring]

Why be formal?

[Peggy Hall]

You know, Mr. Ware, you're a welcome change for most of the private detectives I know.

[Mike Waring]

You know many?

[Peggy Hall]

I've got one in the family. Officer holes. Have you hear them?

[Mike Waring]

Unfortunately.

[Peggy Hall]

Who's my husband? I once heard him say he'd never do business with me.

[Mike Waring]

It's a wonderful recommendation.

[Peggy Hall]

That's what I thought. I think my husband's playing around.

[Mike Waring]

Well, what do you want me to do about it?

[Peggy Hall]

Find out who the girl is and what their plans are.

[Mike Waring]

You bucking for a divorce?

[Peggy Hall]

Mm.

[Mike Waring]

How about your husband? Won't he fight it?

[Peggy Hall]

No, I don't think so.

[Mike Waring]

I don't think so either. Oh, look, Sergeant, I'm busy. You're always busy worrying. Why don't you take a little time out once in a while? I'm not clowning, Carter. Neither am I. This lady's Peggy hall, isn't she? How would you know? Well, I'm a detective, too. Like to see how I operate? Well, first I went to your home and the maid told me he left a message. If anybody looked for you, you'd be closeted with a falcon. Here. What? Oh, Mike, you are a devil. Look, Corbett, what are you getting at? Didn't she tell you? No. All she told me is she wanted to get rid of her husband. And she did. We just found his body. Put your shoes on, Lucy. Those stone floors at headquarters can be awfully cold. On your table, Twitchy. In a moment, we'll continue with the Adventures of the Falcon. Now, back to the Adventures of the Falcon. As an old cliche, it's always darkest before the dawn. And judging by the signs here, Daybreak was way off. While sergeant Corbett gazed about my office I watched my client, Peggy hall, put on her shoes. Little thing like that can tell you a lot. To me, it proved two things. One, my client was innocent. And two, she had lovely ankles.

[Peggy Hall]

You like what you see? Wears?

[Mike Waring]

I love it. You're gonna hate me for asking, Miss Peggy, but did you kill your husband?

[Peggy Hall]

Do I look like the kind of.

[Mike Waring]

A girl who would? You're a founder, Mike. I know. I ought to wash my mouth out with soap. All right, angel, who do you think that is?

[Peggy Hall]

I have no idea. But if you'd asked me, who'd have liked to.

[Mike Waring]

I'll amend the question.

[Peggy Hall]

Dutch Snyder for one.

[Mike Waring]

Two for two.

[Peggy Hall]

I think Dutch ought to be enough to hold you for a while.

[Mike Waring]

Boy like Dutch, you hold me for life. What do you have against Arthur?

[Peggy Hall]

Arthur convinced him he was a man with contact.

[Mike Waring]

I get it. How much did he nick Dutch for?

[Peggy Hall]

I really don't know.

[Mike Waring]

But it must have been a substantial amount.

[Peggy Hall]

Figures.

[Mike Waring]

It's quite an achievement to take money away from Mr. Schneider. I wonder if I could get in touch. I'll let you kids know if I score. I don't like you guys. You step on it. Those guys tables, they'll be ready in time. Where's the roulette set up? Well, it's doing me no good. In that case, get it open. Hello, Dutch. Why, if it isn't the one and only Falcon. I thought they closed you up. They did. What's all the activity for? Well, it gives the boy something to do. I like to see him occupied. It keeps them out of trouble. What's on your mind? Can we talk someplace where there's less danger of me being hit on the head by a hammer? Sure. Come in the office. Watch your step. I always try to sit down. Thanks. How about a shot of Old Smuggler? A wearing never says no. Do just a squirt. There you are. Yes. Salute. Salute. This is good. All right, Wearing. To what do I owe the pleasure? Well, for one thing, I was wondering whether you found a successor to Arthur Hall. A successor? Well, Arthur used to work for you, didn't he? Oh, I'm glad you mentioned that, Mike. I could use a good contact man. What did I just think of? Oh, what's wrong with you? Me? Oh, I got a client. So what? So I'm afraid your interests diametrically opposed. I'm working for Peggy Hall. Well, don't tell me the police believe she killed her husband. How did you know he was dead? From several sources. As A matter of fact, I think there was a flash on the radio about an hour ago. What'd it say? Nothing much. Only that someone sent of 32 slugs through Arthur's brain in his office and the cops were holding a hot suspect. That proves they're out of their minds. Why would Peggy kill him? It seems Arthur signed everything he owned over to her and she didn't want to give it back. Well, that's no motive. I forgot to mention that everything Arthur owned amounted to close to $100,000. Hey, you private detectives do all right. Well, there are detectives and detectives, Dutch. Arthur had a few soft touching. He convinced a couple of clients he had political connections and he was looking into a fat little C each week. Yeah, you don't have to tell me. I was one of the principal contributors. What gets me is why the police haven't talked to you. Maybe they have what you tell them. Obviously enough to convince them I didn't murder Arthur. You want to try convincing me? Where's my percentage? How's your drink? The drink? Oh, fine. You want one for the road? Oh, I'm in no hurry. I can spare another few minutes. Well, I can't H. It's okay. Dut you don't have to beat me over the head. I can take a hint. I see you around the pool room. Hello, Duck. You're the last man I expected to see. Well, I hope you don't mind my dropping around. I brought over the Horowitz recording of the picture. Oh yes, I thought maybe you'd like to compare it with the Rubenstein job. You really didn't come for that, did you, Count? I guess there's no use my trying to kid you. No use at all. Funny, I've known you how long? Maybe 24 hours. And yet I feel that there's a bond between us. Why? You know me better than I do myself. For example, I used to think I was incorruptible. Oh, come now. No, I mean that I always prided myself that once I undertook an assignment, nothing could swerve me for my purpose. But you did, didn't you, Duck? And you did it with money. Did I do that? Yes. You put ideas in my head. I'll get you the point. Well, all I'm trying to say is that suddenly money has become tremendously important to me. So? So I want lots of it. And do I look like Fortnite? Well, a reasonable facsimile. I sold you your life at 9 o' clock last night for $10,000. That was pretty Cheap. But I bet I could have gotten five times that easily if I had that much here. Well, you better start raising it. Otherwise. Otherwise, I'd go to a fella named Mike Waring. No, you wouldn't do that. Why not? I just don't think you would. You're wrong, Doc. How can I be? You admit I know you better than you do yourself, and I don't see you going to Mike Waring. I just don't see it. Let me see if we understand each other, Kel. I think we do now. And you'd be willing to repeat this same story to the cops? Why not? Well, you admitted that you'd been hired by Arthur hall to take care of Dutch Schneider. Well, nothing happened to Dutch, did it? No. What can happen to me? You got a nice, logical mind. Thank you. Well, what do you think will be Dutch's reaction when he learns you've been up here? Well, I'm really not worried. You see, I can look after myself. Hoping to prove it. Hoping, you duck's door. But go on. Start with the bottom one on the right. What are you talking about? You've got a recording machine somewhere in there, and you've been taking down every bit of this dialogue. How did you know that? Oh, you're talking to a man who keeps up with the latest in that field. I do a little home recording myself. Oh, but who thought of placing the microphone in the waste paper basket? Me. I picked it up from a story I want to add. Really? It's a cute idea. All right, Warren, get away from the desk. Put away the gun. Care. I said get away from that desk. Don't get it. How do you feel? Oh, that's too bad. Next time, remember you're not dealing with an amateur. I never audition for free. Listen and look ahead. Just take a little more water, my cat. No, no more. Come on. Come on, Olivia. Oh, now, just take it easy. Now. Take it easy, chum. Something new has been added. Huh? Three stitches in your scalp.

[Peggy Hall]

What?

[Mike Waring]

When? When did you get here, tiger? About an hour ago. Well, let me. Let me see that set. Well, there's nothing to see there. No, you'll have to buy yourself a new recorder. Listen, Car, a boy named George Calco's up here. I know you kept babbling his name. Well, he can clear Peggy's hall. Now, look, I tell you, I had the evidence on that machine. Oh, sure, sure. Will you stop trying to humor me? Arthur hall originally hired this couch to bump Dutch Schneider. Only Dutch was lucky and bought his way out. Now, is That a strong enough motive for you? You mean for Dutch getting back at Arthur Hall? Yeah. Well, I'd be out of my mind to say it wasn't. Well, Kel can prove the whole business. Oh no, he can't. Look, Sergeant, I talked with the man. He told me that 9 o' clock last night went up and braced Dutch. That's where you run into trouble. I don't see why. Well, that's because you haven't seen the autopsy report. Arthur hall was dead at 8. What? That's right. A full hour before Kel even got the Dutch. Yeah, you better get the aspirin, Mike. Your headaches are just beginning. In a moment we'll continue with the adventures of the Falcon. Now back to the adventures of the Falcon. If Georgie Kelp made me sick, Sergeant Corbett wasn't exactly what the doctor ordered either. I refuse to believe that Arthur hall was killed. Killed an hour before he'd even met Dutch Schneider. The sergeant showed it to me in black and white. There you are. Now will you behave? When did this autopsy report come through? Around 6:15 tonight. Why didn't you call me? I tried to, but you were out. Well, you could have left. Oh, you got any other leads? No. Your client, Mrs. Hall, still refuses to tell us what she did with a gun. What gun? Well, the one she bought three months ago in a pawn shop. Why? Well, to hear her tell it, she was afraid. With Arthur away from home to often, that's possible. Sure. Why'd you buy it under a phony name? He's a woman. Oh, yes, of course. That explains everything. Well, how'd you finally run it down? Through the car. The pawn broker remembered she was driving a blue sedan and they got the first four numbers of the license. Pretty observant, boy. What kind of a gun was it? A police special. Is that what was used on Hall? Could be. The slug we tried out of the wall was too battered to tell. Look. Corvette. Peggy didn't kill her husband. It's not in character. Oh, that's good. That's real good. You spent all of 60 Minutes with the girl and already you got her analyzed. I tell you. Wait a minute. Oh, if I'm not the original idiot boy. I've been saying that for years. Where's Peggy now? What do you expect? Well, I gotta see her. I just thought of something. The way my mind is working lately, I can't take a chance of forgetting it. If there's anything I can do, Peggy. Why anything at all, just let me know.

[Peggy Hall]

Thanks, cats, but I can't think of the pain. Mike Warings didn't care of everything.

[Mike Waring]

Well, much as I dislike the guy, I gotta admit he's capable. But if you want anybody else. Open him up. Stuffman. Hello, Peggy.

[Peggy Hall]

What happened to you?

[Mike Waring]

I used my head when I shouldn't have. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you had company. It's all right, Mike. I'm leaving. Don't on my account, Dutch. The sergeant here has a call out for Georgie Kelk. Kelk? Hadn't you heard? He was up to see me tonight. I didn't think he would. Why not? I didn't think he knew anything about Arthur's murder. You're right. He didn't. Oh, hey, Mike. You said there was something you wanted to ask Mrs. Hall. Oh, yes. I'm glad you reminded me, Sergeant. I almost forgot again. You got any plans for tonight?

[Peggy Hall]

Peggy, that's not funny.

[Mike Waring]

I'm serious. I'd like to take you out. Hey, haven't I got anything to say about that? Don't get me wrong, Sergeant. With the housing shortage what it is, I wouldn't leave you with an empty room. Mr. Schneider can move in in her place. How about it, Dutch? What are you trying to say? We. You killed Arthur Hall. There, I said it. And I'm. Blast.

[Peggy Hall]

I can't believe it.

[Mike Waring]

You can't believe what?

[Peggy Hall]

Dutch Snyder killed Officer.

[Mike Waring]

Suit yourself, Craigie. But it obviously had to be one of you.

[Peggy Hall]

Well, in that case, I'm glad you picked on Dutch. What convinced you he killed it?

[Mike Waring]

Headgun. You, Miss Lace.

[Peggy Hall]

What?

[Mike Waring]

Sergeant Corbett said it was a police special. And that's a.38 caliber job.

[Peggy Hall]

What does that prove?

[Mike Waring]

Well, when I asked Corbett if he was positive the bullet was fired from a police specialist, he admitted they couldn't tell for sure.

[Peggy Hall]

Yeah, though.

[Mike Waring]

So how come when I first went to see Dutch Schneider, he knew definitely it was a.32?

[Peggy Hall]

Oh, of course. Dutch must have had inside information.

[Mike Waring]

The very best. After the raid on his club, Dutch went to your home and beat the devil out of Arthur.

[Peggy Hall]

Well, why didn't he kill him?

[Mike Waring]

Then Arthur must have promised to return the money he got from us.

[Peggy Hall]

How could Arthur do that? Arthur signed over practically everything he owned to me.

[Mike Waring]

Sure. Then when Dutch realized he had no chance of recouping, he went to your husband's office and killed him. But in between, Arthur. In between that, I mean. Arthur hired Georgie Kelp. By the time Kelp located Dutch, Arthur was dead.

[Peggy Hall]

Should I say that I'm sorry?

[Mike Waring]

Not if you don't feel like it. But you don't want to let this prejudice you against all men.

[Peggy Hall]

Oh, no, no, no, I won't. No. I know now the type I can handle. When I see one of the other kind, I'm going to start running.

[Mike Waring]

How do you recognize the other kind?

[Peggy Hall]

Oh, that's easy. We're private detective likes to wear.

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[Adam Graham]

Welcome back. It's kind of heartwarming to see that special friendship develop between a hitman and his intended victim. Even though it did break up, it was really sweet while it lasted. I was dismayed about the Falcon. When he was asking questions about his client's visit to the pawn shop, he was focused on entirely the wrong thing. It was all about the gun. But he didn't ask the really pertinent question. Sergeant Corbett said that she drove up to the pawn shop in a blue sedan. He needed to ask, was it a blue Nash? And I mean, if not, what was the world coming to in the spring of 1954? Well, one thing that it was coming to was that Nash was no longer an entity in its own right as of February, as there had been a merger with Hudson to create the American Motors Company. And that company, though, did turn out Nash's until 1957. And besides that, there were thousands of Nash's around for all of the characters in the Falcon to be able to drive. But nevertheless, I can see why they thought maybe the Nash thing should be abandoned. Although we might be surprised in the final episode of the run, who knows, it might make a comeback. All right, well, listener comments and feedback and Then over on YouTube Saysoft writes in on the case of the faded rose. Adam, if you're serious about showing up in a blue Nash, Next week be sure to get one with the high dramatic transmission and the lift to start gearshift. I think that you'll like the way it drives. Well, thanks so much. I'm much more of a look fondly and appreciatively at classic cars guy rather than a drives them sort. I have thought about doing something for the podcast that tying to the real life origins, like recording a podcast of the Lux Radio Theater from the Ricardo Montauban Theater in Los Angeles where the Lux Radio Theater was originally performed. And one of my favorite things I would love to do is when we do Voyage of the Scarlet Queen to find someone who has a boat black would have been used in the series and record the first couple of episodes from the deck of the ship. I'm not certain that is even practical from an acoustic standpoint. But again, thanks so much. Appreciate the comments say soft as well as the call recommendation. All right, well now it's time to thank our Patreon supporter of the day. And I want to thank Michael, patreon Supporter since March 2016, currently supporting the podcast at the shamus level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Michael. And that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your Facebook favorite podcast software. And be sure to rate and review the podcast wherever you download it from. We will be back next Monday with another adventure with the Falcon, but join us back here tomorrow for Charlie Chan. Where.

[Mike Waring]

Your paper, miss. Kind of wet. Sorry.

[Peggy Hall]

No, that's okay. Is there a taxi cab around?

[Mike Waring]

Yeah, cab in front of the bank there.

[Peggy Hall]

Hey, cab. I'll take it.

[Mike Waring]

Sorry, kid, my cab's taken.

[Peggy Hall]

Yeah, you can't stay in here. I hired this cat.

[Mike Waring]

Hey, look, Molly from the bank.

[Peggy Hall]

Let me out of here in the cab. Let go my bead. You've broken them. That was tough. Okay, Mugsy, here comes Chuck.

[Mike Waring]

Get going, Mugy. Hey, who's this Damien?

[Peggy Hall]

I don't know, but she's coming along. She's seen too much.

[Adam Graham]

I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to Box 13@Great Detectives.net follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram. Instagram.com Great detectives from Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off.

[Mike Waring]

This is the story of the 1.

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[Peggy Hall]

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