Radio Novel and Theater Five

Summary

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The Relic Radio Show (April 14, 2026)

Episode Theme:
This episode of The Relic Radio Show unearths two classic old time radio dramas: "64th Street Safari"—a gritty police procedural featuring a rookie patrolman caught in a web of crime, suspicion, and romance—and "The Elevator" from Theater Five, a claustrophobic urban thriller set in a modern high-rise gone wrong. Both stories blend suspense, character drama, and slices of city life, showcasing the enduring power of radio storytelling.

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1. Radio Novel: "64th Street Safari"

Main Theme:

A rookie Irish policeman, Patrolman Callahan, is targeted by criminals and entangled with a mysterious woman, turning his routine beat into a dangerous "safari" on 64th Street.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

A. Callahan's Ordinary World (00:11–03:34)

• Narrator sets expectations: Life as a patrolman is often monotonous, contrary to romanticized views.
• Callahan interacts with locals, demonstrates a good-natured if naive approach to duty.
• In Mike’s Bar, Callahan and Mike spar lightheartedly over Callahan’s ambition to be a detective.

B. The Bribe and the Shadow (04:34–06:42)

• A gangster (the “tall one”) tries to bribe Callahan with $1000 to leave town.
  • Quote: "Well, chum, I don't know what it's for, but I don't take bribes. Now you beat it." – Patrolman Callahan ([05:34])
• Callahan senses danger as he walks home—feeling watched and followed.

C. Meeting Anne: The Mysterious Follower (06:42–07:44)

• Turns to confront his shadow, Anne, who denies following him but soon saves his life from an apparent hit-and-run attempt.
  • Quote: "He swerved to this side of the street deliberately, he did. Right toward you." – Anne ([07:39])

D. Doubts and Dismissal at the Station (08:04–09:58)

• Callahan reports the bribe and attack to his skeptical lieutenant, who suspects Callahan’s imagination (and maybe his beer intake).
  • Quote: "You've got a good imagination, Callahan. But the gag won't work." – Lieutenant ([09:47])

E. Attempted Murder in the Night (10:05–12:23)

• On his beat, Callahan is shot at; he returns fire and finds the would-be killer (the gangster) wounded—but the body disappears before the police arrive.
  • Lieutenant furiously doubts Callahan’s story further, threatening suspension.

F. The Truth Emerges & Anne’s Confession (12:43–23:31)

• Anne finally confesses to following Callahan due to her own history with the criminal Logsdon—her sister died after being involved with him.
  • Quote: "I was going to kill Logsden... I've been looking for him for a long time." – Anne ([22:36])
• Callahan puts the pieces together, confronting Logsdon and his accomplice. He brings them in despite official disbelief.
• The case wraps with Callahan praised and offered consideration for the detective squad, and Anne, relieved, declines her vengeance.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On being friendly as a cop:
  "Orders. Lieutenant's orders." – Callahan ([03:17])
• On being set up:
  "You want me to get out of town too, huh? And I was falling into it just as easy as you please." – Callahan ([15:10])
• Lieutenant’s reluctant admission:
  "Well, I can't take that away from you. Benny Logsdon. 20 big time stick ups, 5 murders, and we can trace them all to his gang." – Lieutenant ([21:17])

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Key Timestamps

• [00:11–03:34] Patrolman Callahan’s introduction and daily routine
• [04:34–06:42] Callahan is offered a bribe, begins to be shadowed
• [06:42–07:44] Anne enters, saves Callahan from hit-and-run
• [08:04–09:58] Callahan’s skeptical report to the lieutenant
• [10:05–12:23] Shooting in the night; mystery intensifies
• [12:43–23:31] Anne’s motives, confrontations, confession

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2. Theater Five: "The Elevator"

Main Theme:

In the gleaming Morrissey Towers, a simple ride in the elevator turns into a nightmarish ordeal when Dorothy Smith and Dr. Lawrence become trapped, revealing the dangers lurking behind modern conveniences.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

A. The Modern Tower and Setup (24:17–29:44)

• Morrissey Towers is introduced: a new luxury high-rise, praised for its amenities but hiding some unsettling quirks (cold wind, empty halls at night).
• Dorothy Smith has a pleasant evening with her date Paul and returns to the tower, greeted by a substitute doorman.

B. The Elevator Trap (29:44–32:55)

• Dorothy and the substitute doorman (Dr. Lawrence) are trapped between floors during a power failure.
• Initial calm gives way to tension as they realize no help will come until morning.

C. Rising Panic and Outside Search (32:55–35:45)

• Paul, Dorothy’s date, calls her roommate Cynthia to check on Dorothy, but she hasn’t returned home.
• The two grow increasingly worried, contact the police, and attempt to locate Dorothy, finding the doorman doesn’t respond.

D. Claustrophobia and Terror (36:33–38:43)

• Dr. Lawrence’s behavior becomes disturbing; he demands Dorothy sing and dance for him, threatening violence.
  • Quote: "Sing before I pull this scarf so tight around your pretty throat you’ll never sing..." – Dr. Lawrence ([36:38])
  • Quote: "Dance, gypsy, dance. Dance faster!" – Dr. Lawrence ([38:12])

E. The Rescue and Tragic Twist (38:43–43:37)

• Police arrive; a tense rescue unfolds as they attempt to reach the trapped elevator.
• The tension breaks: Dorothy is freed, Dr. Lawrence is apprehended, but the aftermath is grim.

F. News Report Finale (43:37–45:21)

• In a darkly ironic twist, a news bulletin announces a fatal elevator accident in Morrissey Towers, reporting the deaths of several occupants, including Dr. Lawrence and Dorothy Smith—casting a pall over the story and underscoring urban isolation and danger.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On new buildings’ hidden dangers:
  "As often happens in new buildings, little things go wrong… For example, on cold nights, the wind whistles down the automatic elevator shafts." – Announcer ([24:17])
• Dr. Lawrence’s menace:
  "Sing, please. Sing before I pull this scarf so tight around your pretty throat you’ll never sing." – Dr. Lawrence ([36:38])
• Final news flash:
  "A faulty elevator in the recently completed Morrissey Towers took the lives of five people tonight…" – News Announcer ([43:37])

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Key Timestamps

• [24:17–29:44] Introduction to Morrissey Towers; Dorothy’s evening
• [29:44–32:55] Elevator ride turns to ordeal
• [32:55–35:45] Search for missing Dorothy escalates
• [36:33–38:43] Trapped, Dorothy faces Dr. Lawrence’s threats
• [38:43–43:37] Police rescue and emotional aftermath
• [43:37–45:21] News report reveals tragedy

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Memorable Moments & Tone

• The episode maintains classic radio drama tones: wisecracks and camaraderie in "64th Street Safari;" mounting dread and psychological tension in "The Elevator."
• Characters like Mike add warmth and comic relief.
• Dark themes—corruption, betrayal, and the perils of modernity—run throughout both stories, making them resonate beyond their eras.

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Summary for New Listeners

This episode of The Relic Radio Show delivers two vivid slices of postwar radio drama. "64th Street Safari" tracks a rookie cop beset by crooks and shrouded motives—but ultimately vindicated with bravery and a touch of romance. "The Elevator" plunges its heroine into terror amid the impersonal machinery of city life, building to a shocking and tragic end. Both pieces highlight the drama, emotion, and suspense that made old time radio so compelling—and serve as reminders that danger, mystery, and the human spirit never go out of style.

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Transcript

[Patrolman Callahan]

This is the Relic radio show, Old

[Narrator]

time radio entertainment still standing the test of time from relicradio.com. This is your radio novel. Hello and a cordial welcome to another radio novel. Our story, 64th Street Safari is about a rookie Irish policeman who found himself the hunted instead of the hunter. One of the people on his trail was a beautiful young woman who just wouldn't let him alone. And now to our radio novel 64th Street Safari. I'm sure a great many people have been laboring under the impression that the life of a patrolman in a big city is one of constant high pitched excitement. Speeding after gangsters, rescuing fair maiden, bossing people around. Sorry to disillusion these people, but the life of the policeman can be just as routine and dull as that of any other man. Most of the time they walk and walk or they ride and ride down and around the same streets day after day. You can get tired of seeing the same people, the same cracks in the sidewalks and hearing the same foolish questions as one A.A. callahan, rookie patrolman. Found out.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Hey there. What? You having trouble? I know how it is. I can never open a door with an arm full of bundles myself. Yeah, It's a hide. Where's your key?

[Narrator]

What?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Your key.

[Lieutenant]

Oh.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, yeah.

[Mike]

Here.

[Patrolman Callahan]

How's that? Thanks. Glad to help.

[Narrator]

Well, good night.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, just a minute.

[Gangster / Thug]

Yeah?

[Patrolman Callahan]

You dropped your newspaper. Keep it. Well, thanks. As long as you're finished with it.

[Narrator]

Good night,

[Patrolman Callahan]

Tall one Mike.

[Mike]

Not while you're on duty and you know it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now I'm too busy being friendly to argue with you. Besides, I'm off duty.

[Mike]

All right.

[Patrolman Callahan]

And don't give me a glass full of foam.

[Mike]

You're paying for it. There. Why are you so friendly about it?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Orders. Lieutenant's orders.

[Mike]

Oh, sure. Odd. The lieutenant knows you better than you know yourself. It's about time you took that.

[Patrolman Callahan]

He was talking to all of us,

[Mike]

he was so friendly. You are what's in the news.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah, same old stuff. That nightclub holed up last week.

[Mike]

Ain't they found out Logsdon yet?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Will you shut up? Let me read my paper.

[Mike]

They know who he is. And still the whole force. Campfire.

[Patrolman Callahan]

If I was a detective, which you'll never be, I could find this Logston.

[Mike]

Oh, you could, couldn't.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I know right where to look.

[Mike]

Listen.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, I could.

[Mike]

Oh, what a laugh.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I could find him in a week.

[Mike]

What week?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm not so dumb.

[Mike]

You're dumb enough. Here's your beer.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I got on the force, didn't I? Thanks.

[Mike]

They made a mistake in the exam.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Could you pass them?

[Mike]

Sure I could.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Anytime. Dumb cluck. I won't argue with you. Oh, no? Well, is there you a cop? I won't argue with you.

[Mike]

You know I'm right. I always.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Not once.

[Mike]

Every time.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah, you loafer.

[Mike]

Look who's talking.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I won't argue with you.

[Mike]

Who's arguing? Want me to put a head on it?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Nah, I gotta get home. Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Mike. Tomorrow I'll be here. How much?

[Mike]

A thin dime.

[Gangster / Thug]

Hey, you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Hey, copper, be friendly. They tell me you want me.

[Gangster / Thug]

Yeah. Well, how would you like to take a little trip?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Trip? Where to?

[Gangster / Thug]

Wherever you want to go. Florida, California, Cuba.

[Patrolman Callahan]

What's the joke?

[Gangster / Thug]

No joke. How about it?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now you run along home, mister. Sleep's good for things like that.

[Gangster / Thug]

You don't want to go?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'd like a pretty new car, too.

[Gangster / Thug]

Maybe you can have it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

What's on your mind, anyway?

[Gangster / Thug]

Here, present for you. Huh? Thousand bucks, cash in small bills.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, what's it for?

[Gangster / Thug]

For you, chum.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah?

[Gangster / Thug]

To take that trip on.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm not taking any trip.

[Gangster / Thug]

Sure you're. You just said so.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, I did?

[Gangster / Thug]

The money talked for you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Why should I take a trip?

[Gangster / Thug]

Maybe you'll need a rest.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, wait a minute.

[Gangster / Thug]

Yeah?

[Patrolman Callahan]

You sure you got the right guy?

[Gangster / Thug]

Oh, you're the one, chum.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Fellas look a lot alike when they're in uniform.

[Gangster / Thug]

I got the right one.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Well?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, chum, I don't know what it's for, but I don't take bribes. Now you beat it.

[Gangster / Thug]

Oh, you don't want to make a mistake.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm making no mistake. And you're gonna get in trouble if you go around trying to bribe policemen.

[Gangster / Thug]

You're in trouble already if you don't make that trip, chum.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm staying right here. Now beat it before I think of a reason to run you in.

[Gangster / Thug]

All right, if that's the way you want it. Nice to have known you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

On your way, Mac.

[Gangster / Thug]

Okay.

[Narrator]

Callahan started for his room on 64th Street. As he walked, he tried to figure it out. He mentally checked back on his beat to see if he'd heard about any dice games that might want protection. No, he couldn't think of one. He couldn't think of a store or building owner who needed a thousand dollars worth of silence. It was when he was almost to the brownstone where he lived, when he felt that there was somebody on the street behind him. It was late and the street was practically deserted. He stopped and turned, but he could see no one. He started to Walk again. Then he could hear the steps behind him echoing in the empty street. He was being tailed, all right. He walked to the next corner, turned around the building quickly and waited.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, what's the idea?

[Anne]

What idea?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Why are you following me?

[Anne]

Following you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, don't act innocent.

[Anne]

Why would I follow you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

That I don't know.

[Anne]

You're not that happy.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, never mind the jokes.

[Anne]

Will you let me buy, please?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Not until I get a civil answer.

[Anne]

Don't make me call for help.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, look, lady, I'm a cop.

[Anne]

If you want, maybe you can arrest me for molesting an officer.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Wouldn't that look nice in the precinct?

[Dorothy Smith]

Plotter.

[Anne]

Shall we go?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I won't argue with you. Now, I live across the street. I'll go in and you go home and we'll forget the whole thing. Good night, miss.

[Gangster / Thug]

Look out.

[Patrolman Callahan]

What?

[Anne]

You all right?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Sure. What?

[Paul Martin]

Heard you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Learn to tackle like that. Not at Vassar.

[Anne]

I'm betting that car would have hit you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

He didn't miss by much. Did you get his number?

[Anne]

I couldn't see it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

That's the first thing you should always look for.

[Anne]

Well, he didn't have his lights on.

[Patrolman Callahan]

No lights? Streets ain't safe for anybody what with these fellows who drink and drive and forget to turn on their lights.

[Anne]

He swerved to this side of the street deliberately, he did. Right toward you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You mean he tried to hit me?

[Anne]

He would have if I hadn't played football.

[Mike]

Well,

[Patrolman Callahan]

thanks. Thanks.

[Lieutenant]

Well, Officer?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Callahan, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Yes, Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I. I had some unusual things happen to me, sir, and I thought I better report them to you.

[Lieutenant]

Go on.

[Patrolman Callahan]

When I went off duty last night, a fellow offered me $1,000. To get out of town?

[Lieutenant]

Yes.

[Patrolman Callahan]

He didn't say what the bribe was for. Just wanted me to take a trip.

[Lieutenant]

No, cover up for anything. Gambling, vice.

[Patrolman Callahan]

That's what I thought, sir, but there's nothing like that on my beat. And then after I started home, a girl followed me.

[Lieutenant]

A girl followed you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

What's your way with women, Callahan?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, it wasn't that at all, sir. Then when I crossed the street, s fellow in a car tried to run me down.

[Lieutenant]

Did you get his number?

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, sir. It was.

[Lieutenant]

Don't you men ever remember instructions?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir, but.

[Lieutenant]

Get the license number. If you're dying, get the license number first.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

We can't trace the car without the license.

[Patrolman Callahan]

What do you make of it, sir?

[Lieutenant]

Make of it? What am I supposed to make of it?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I thought it was kind of strange, that's all.

[Lieutenant]

Wait a minute. Aren't you the Callahan who's been pestering me with applications for the detective squad?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I. Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

I see. Did anyone see this car that tried to run you down?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir, the girl.

[Lieutenant]

And did anyone see the girl?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir, I saw her.

[Lieutenant]

Anyone besides you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I mean, there was no one else on the street.

[Mike]

Mm.

[Lieutenant]

And the man you say tried to bribe you, no one else saw him either, did they?

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, I. I just come out of Mike's Bar.

[Lieutenant]

Now we're getting someplace. Mike's Bar and Grill.

[Patrolman Callahan]

There's nothing wrong with Mike's place, sir. I've known wrong for years.

[Lieutenant]

You know the regulations.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, I was off duty, sir.

[Lieutenant]

How many drinks did you have?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Just a small beer.

[Lieutenant]

Just a small beer. You've got a good imagination, Callahan. But the gag won't work.

[Patrolman Callahan]

There's no gag.

[Lieutenant]

Why in sin would all that happen to a simple headed patrolman like you? And in one night, too?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, that's just what I'd like to know. Get out.

[Lieutenant]

Get out.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

[Narrator]

Callahan got out fast, figuring it was of no use to make the lieutenant angrier than he was. Later on that night, on his beat, while he was trying the doors along the business section, he got the feeling again. It was like his own footsteps were being echoed by the buildings. But the echo wasn't at the same speed. It continued down into the warehouse district. Callahan was getting annoyed. It was probably that girl again. And he turned to stop her when bullets hit the wall. Right where Callahan would have been if he hadn't turned back suddenly. They'd come from the alleyway across the street. Rookie. Callahan ran up the street and crossed, throwing two snap shots into the dark slot between the buildings. Then he slid along the building wall toward the alley. He figured he was dealing with loft thieves and his shots had scared them off. Then when he started to slide across the edge into the shadows, two more shots came. Callahan triggered at the orange flashes and heard a grunt. Then everything was quiet. He pulled out his flashlight and walked back into the alley. The same man who had offered him the thousand dollars was lying on the concrete with blood in his face. Callahan phoned in the details from the call box on the corner. He waited there till the prowl car came up. It was the lieutenant himself.

[Lieutenant]

Oh, it's you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Loft robbery.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I didn't check, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Why not?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Regulations, sir. They.

[Lieutenant]

Never mind. Never mind. Where's the one you shot?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Over here, sir, in the alley.

[Lieutenant]

Caught him in the act, huh?

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, sir. He shot at me first.

[Gangster / Thug]

Huh?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I was on the other side of the street. And this.

[Lieutenant]

Where's the body?

[Patrolman Callahan]

It's back this way.

[Lieutenant]

So he just suddenly shot at you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Now, you tell me why, if you hadn't spotted them, they'd shoot at you.

[Mike]

Well?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, what, sir?

[Lieutenant]

Where's the body?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Why, right here.

[Lieutenant]

Right where?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, was there on the pavement near the wall?

[Mike]

Mm.

[Lieutenant]

Not even a blood stain.

[Patrolman Callahan]

He must not have been dead. Evidently he looked a mess, sir.

[Lieutenant]

I figured, sure, maybe there never was a body here. Well, let's get out of here. Now, lieutenant, I thought I warned you about any more gags.

[Patrolman Callahan]

There was a body, sir. The girl was following me, and when I turned.

[Lieutenant]

So the girl's still following you, huh?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Then where is she?

[Patrolman Callahan]

She. She disappeared right after the shooting.

[Lieutenant]

Why do they let lame brains like you on the force? I don't know.

[Patrolman Callahan]

It's the truth.

[Lieutenant]

So help me, Callahan, this is going to cost you a suspension. You'll be lucky if it isn't permanent. Come on, Frankie, let's get back to the station.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now we'll see

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Quit following me, will you?

[Anne]

Let me go now.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Out with it. What's the idea?

[Anne]

There isn't any idea. Will you please let go of my arm?

[Patrolman Callahan]

You're not getting away this time.

[Dorothy Smith]

I.

[Anne]

Maybe I don't want to.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now. Why wasn't you here when I talked with the lieutenant?

[Anne]

It wasn't important.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Important? You just cost me a suspension, that's all.

[Anne]

I'm sorry.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Sorry. Come on.

[Anne]

Where are we going?

[Patrolman Callahan]

To the station. You're gonna talk to the lieutenant.

[Anne]

What good will that do?

[Patrolman Callahan]

You saw the shooting back there, didn't you?

[Anne]

Yes.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, it'll change a few things for me if you tell the lieutenant.

[Anne]

But I won't tell anybody what I saw. Now, lady, I can't seem to remember anything about it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

And I suppose you weren't following.

[Anne]

Yes, I was following you. Well, But I wouldn't tell anyone about that either.

[Mike]

Oh, me?

[Anne]

Oh, it's not as bad as you think.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, it isn't, huh?

[Anne]

Look, let's sit down on these steps.

[Patrolman Callahan]

All right. I got nothing to lose.

[Anne]

Depends on how you look at it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, why was you following me?

[Anne]

Well, I was trying to decide if I should talk with you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Looking me over, huh?

[Anne]

You might call it that.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, speaking of looking, you're kind of cute, all things considered. What's your name?

[Anne]

Anne.

[Patrolman Callahan]

And what?

[Anne]

Just Ann. Incidentally, what does the AA stand for, huh? A. A Callahan. That's what headquarters told me.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, that I wouldn't even tell my best girl.

[Anne]

Oh, what's she like Who? Your best girl.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, she's got blue eyes and dark hair, almost black. It hangs down just to her shoulders. Has a beautiful sheen to it, like soft velvet. Makes you want to run your hand over it. Yes, her lips are. Well, they're full and rich with a kind of little pout to them just to match her nose. Lips that when you kissed them, I I. I had to find out, didn't I? Did you just like they looked,

[Anne]

Callahan?

[Gangster / Thug]

Yeah?

[Anne]

You like the country?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Right now, I like anything.

[Anne]

I know a place up near Little Falls. I have some friends up there. Let's go there. You'll love it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

When?

[Anne]

Now. Tonight.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You know, I think that might be a good I not. Just a minute.

[Dorothy Smith]

Yes, Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

So you want me to get out of town too, huh? And I was falling into it just as easy as you please. Wonder if I ain't safe anymore.

[Anne]

Oh, I don't understand, sister.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I don't know what your game is, but I'm buying none of it, do you hear? Not a single penny's worth. You can tell whoever sent you I'm staying right here. And he better try coming out open and honest if he don't want trouble. Now, on your way. And stop following.

[Anne]

I hope you won't be sorry, Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'll take care of myself. Just you keep out of my sight.

[Anne]

It's a public sidewalk, remember.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Is that your car outside, Mike?

[Mike]

It is. And don't go putting no tickets on it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I want to borrow it for a few minutes.

[Mike]

Sure, but don't go using up all the gas.

[Narrator]

Oh, I won't.

[Mike]

Drive along the river. They like it best there. Art.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Who likes what best?

[Mike]

The girls. Moonlight over the water, of course. You're too dumb to be romantic.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I don't want to argue tonight, Mike.

[Mike]

Who's arguing? Here's the key.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Thanks.

[Mike]

Is she that girl was following you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, and shut up about her.

[Mike]

So touchy he is. I'd like to have a girl following me around.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, you can have her. She's right outside.

[Mike]

Is she now? I think I'll take a look. She must be a terrible look at a tag after you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You don't think she's there, huh?

[Mike]

I don't.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'll show you.

[Mike]

All right. Where is she?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Right back near the corner.

[Mike]

I don't see nobody.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, she's there.

[Mike]

She is, huh?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah.

[Mike]

Then why don't I see her? You can't, can you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, but she's there all right.

[Mike]

Ard do you feel bad, you coming down with a fever?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Now, don't you start it.

[Mike]

There's a woman standing up there by the corner.

[Patrolman Callahan]

That's what I said.

[Mike]

But you can't see her.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm not gonna argue with you now,

[Mike]

Art, you better come in it. Odd.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Hey.

[Lieutenant]

Hey, wait a minute.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Art, where you ard? Where you going?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Odd, Come back.

[Narrator]

There were no cabs inside, so Callahan knew the girl would have to do some running if she caught up with him now. Then a car came up beside him, just beside and not passing. It was a long car, big and heavy. There were two men in the front seat. They looked across at him, then one nodded. The man at the wheel pulled hard and their bumper jammed into Callahan's fender.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, that got him having to do

[Lieutenant]

things of myself, don't I?

[Patrolman Callahan]

We better get out of here.

[Lieutenant]

Take it easy. You want to be sure the cop is dead first.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'll put one through his head, huh? Nah, nah. I got a better idea. There's somebody coming down the street.

[Lieutenant]

Drop a match on that gasoline.

[Gangster / Thug]

Burn him.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Huh? Get on it.

[Lieutenant]

Get on it.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

Sure.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Meet me back at the Roman. Get rid of the car.

[Gangster / Thug]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

Callahan was shaken up and pinned under the wheel, but he heard the voices. One was of the man who had offered him the thousand dollars, the one he'd shot in the alley. He knew the other one too, but he couldn't remember from where. The car was on its side and yellow flames were licking around outside the windshield. He could move his legs and arms and he finally squirmed loose. He tried to push open the door on the top side of the car, but it wouldn't move. It was getting unbearably hot in the wrecked car.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Rookie.

[Narrator]

Callahan beat against the glass in the window where it was cracked, but it wouldn't break. Safety glass was now getting smoky. To breathe was painful. He had to get out or burn. The fire would soon reach the gas tank. Then he felt a rush of fresh air and a pair of hands were tugging at him. He squeezed up through the half open door, fell to the pavement and crawled away.

[Anne]

You saved Callahan.

[Lieutenant]

Oh, you.

[Anne]

Yeah. Now you glad I was following.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah. Yeah, thanks.

[Anne]

Are you burned?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yeah, but not the way you think.

[Anne]

I was down at the other corner when it happened. I ran as fast as I could.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You see any guys around that car that hit you?

[Anne]

Drove off?

[Patrolman Callahan]

There was two of them.

[Anne]

You look a sight.

[Patrolman Callahan]

That other one, where was it?

[Anne]

You want to tell me about it, Callahan?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Tell me about it? That's just it. I got nothing to tell you.

[Anne]

Don't expect me to believe that.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I don't care what you believe. I gotta go tell Mike about his car.

[Anne]

Wasn't your fault.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I know that voice.

[Anne]

What voice?

[Patrolman Callahan]

One of the guys in the car. If I could just remember where.

[Anne]

What would you do?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I know what I do, all right. And it ain't pretty to talk about. Hope Mike had insured.

[Anne]

Maybe I could help.

[Patrolman Callahan]

The best you can do is get. No, wait a second. Yes, you can help, sister. You put them guys on me. You're behind the whole thing or you know who is go with me this time. Now you talk up.

[Anne]

You're hurting my arm.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Look what you did to me.

[Anne]

You. They say policemen are supposed to be your friends. There never was one who was in the least friendly or courteous or interesting.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Hey, I think that's it. Be friendly. Public servant.

[Anne]

Where you going, Callahan? Little business in there.

[Patrolman Callahan]

In this brownstone? That's locked.

[Anne]

Break it down.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I don't want to make that much noise. Just ring one of those buttons.

[Anne]

What's the gun for?

[Patrolman Callahan]

For business purposes. Oh, get it. What are we now, that's allowed.

[Anne]

What Now?

[Patrolman Callahan]

I remember the key first. Rear set gal.

[Anne]

I mean you.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Stand to one side now. Trouble maybe to break this one down. Get to one side.

[Dorothy Smith]

Hey, what.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Hey, get him up.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You don't try it.

[Lieutenant]

What's the idea of busting into my room?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Attempted murder.

[Lieutenant]

Hey, you're crazy.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Up to now, I thought I was.

[Lieutenant]

Say, you're the cop who let me in the door.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I'm the one.

[Lieutenant]

I don't get it.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Go ahead, play dumb.

[Lieutenant]

There's nothing to play dumb about. You come breaking in here with your

[Patrolman Callahan]

gun in your hand. I. I was expecting your pal, mister. You shot my hand off. Get up, the both of you. And there ought to be a prowl car down the wreck. Run. Bring him out front. All right, now, out the door.

[Lieutenant]

Hey, you're making a mistake.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You'll make one if you don't go out that door. Get moving.

[Lieutenant]

And that's just like a dumb, lame brain patrolman. Going in and doing the whole job yourself. Why didn't you ring the station?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, there wasn't time, sir.

[Lieutenant]

I know, I know. There's always an excuse. You know who you brought in, don't you?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Right.

[Lieutenant]

Well, I can't take that away from you. Benny Logsdon. 20 big time stick ups 5 murders and we can trace them all to his gang.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I what?

[Lieutenant]

Yes, sir, I. I should have looked into your report, Callahan, but it sounded phony at the time.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You've got to admit it wasn't phony, sir. This guy I Know?

[Mike]

I know.

[Lieutenant]

When you let him in the door the other night, he thought you'd remember his face, so he got to worry. All he could figure was to get rid of you before you remembered why you saw Benny Larson. If you'd have done more than crease his gunsel in the alley, we'd have had something to go on. Everybody knows Slip was Logsdon's boy.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Ah, yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Still not clear about the girl, but that story sticks too. Joe actually saw her, that's all, Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Lieutenant]

Forget about the suspension. I'll see what I can do about that application for the detective squad.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Yes, sir.

[Anne]

Hello, Callahan.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, you. I'll beat it. I want no party. No, no, wait a minute. Where'd you disappear to?

[Anne]

Why, I took a walk.

[Patrolman Callahan]

On purpose, I'll bet.

[Anne]

Yes, Callahan, on purpose.

[Patrolman Callahan]

You ready to talk to me or do I take you into the lieutenant? Why, I follow you, among other things.

[Anne]

Well, I was going to kill Logsden.

[Patrolman Callahan]

So that's it.

[Anne]

I've been looking for him for a long time. The nightclub holdup gave me the chance knowing Slip.

[Patrolman Callahan]

But when did you want to do a thing like that?

[Anne]

I. I had a sister, Callahan. Kid sister. She went away with Longston. Then I got word she died in prison.

[Patrolman Callahan]

I see.

[Anne]

When you took me to his room tonight, I. I was sure I could kill him. I've thought about it so long.

[Mike]

But you didn't.

[Dorothy Smith]

No.

[Anne]

I guess I'm not a killer, that's all. And I feel better knowing it. It's like a cloud has lifted.

[Patrolman Callahan]

It has, all right. Wanna ride Callahan, huh? I got my car.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I'm going uptown.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Oh, sure we do. Get in, Anne.

[Anne]

Where are we going?

[Patrolman Callahan]

We're going to Mike's place. At least I can offer for him to be best man. You think that's a good idea?

[Anne]

Oh, it's. No.

[Patrolman Callahan]

What's the matter?

[Anne]

What does AA stand for?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, I wouldn't even tell my best girl. But the missus. It's Arden Aloysius Kelly.

[Anne]

Oh, well, I. I guess I can stand it if you can.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Well, it's a good Irish name. Uptown Joe, and wide open. We're celebrating.

[Narrator]

And so ends the radio novel. 64th Street Safari.

[Announcer / Narrator]

This is the united states armed forces radio and television service. The Morrissey Towers stands proudly in the heart of the city. 32 Narrow floor, steel and aluminum and glass. It is fully air conditioned. All of its rooms command spectacular views of the city. But as often happens in new buildings, little things go wrong. For example, on cold nights, the wind whistles down the automatic elevator shafts. A lonely, piercing sound as cold as the marble lobby. As forlorn as a keening woman's cry at a dead man's wake.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Yes, sir. May I help you? Good evening. I'm Dr. Lawrence. I had a call from Mrs. Smith. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Which Smith would that be, doctor? We got five or six of them. She was quite upset. She didn't give me the apartment number. Perhaps we could check the directory. Oh, yes, sir. Right over here. Nothing serious, I hope. Well, that's hard to say until I see the patient. Tough being a doctor called out in the middle of the night. No. Yes. It has its reward. Here we are. Smith, Sydney Smith, James E. Doctor, what are you doing with the Scarborough? Which smith? Any Smith. Mr. Dorman, as long as she lives. Dorothy Smith.

[Announcer / Narrator]

The other five presents.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

The Elevator Sam.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, thanks for a wonderful evening, Paul. It's one of the nicest times I've ever had.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I enjoyed it too. Wanna come up? No, honey.

[Dorothy Smith]

Cindy went to bed early. She's going home tomorrow. Since we only have one room, it'd be sort of tough.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Okay, I'll just walk you to the door.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, you don't have to.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Well, this is a big building and you never know who might be in one of the halls.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, silly. That's why we have the 24 hour doorman service. They don't let anybody in. Besides, our door's right across from the elevator.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Okay, baby. I thought I could maneuver you into a dark corner somewhere and mess up your lipstick.

[Dorothy Smith]

That sounds like fun, sir. How about right here? Hmm? Oh, the elevator's here.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

And the doorman with it.

[Dorothy Smith]

Yes. Will you call me tomorrow, Paul?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Sure. Good night, baby.

[Dorothy Smith]

Good night. I enjoyed it. Good night.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

So did I. Good evening, miss.

[Dorothy Smith]

Good evening. Oh, you're not the regular doorman, are you?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

No, he's out sick tonight.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Taking his place? What form is.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, I can take myself up. You don't have to bother, miss. Elevator. I just push the button.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, it's no bother. I'm going up anyway.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, all right. 30, please.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

That was a very handsome young man, your dean.

[Dorothy Smith]

Why, thank you. He's very nice too. We had a lot of fun.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Where'd you go?

[Dorothy Smith]

We saw a musical. It was very funny. And some of the songs were quite good too.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Do you remember any of the songs?

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, not really. I'm not much of a st. No, I have trouble with the star spaniel banner at football games.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I love music. I just can't Sing H. Well, for

[Dorothy Smith]

goodness sakes, what happened?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I don't know. The elevator stopped.

[Dorothy Smith]

Are we at a floor?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

We seem to be between the 27th and 28th floor. The doors won't open.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, this is terrible. What will we do?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I don't think it's anything to worry about. Probably just a momentary power failure. New building and all.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, well, could we call for help?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

It wouldn't do much good. Nobody lives on the 27th or 28th yet.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, then what should we do?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Just relax. I think I'll try the buttons again in a couple of minutes.

[Dorothy Smith]

All right. But isn't there an emergency phone or something?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Yes, there is, but it rings in the lobby. It's for the doorman, and that's you.

[Dorothy Smith]

And if you were down there, you could answer it and do something.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Like what?

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, like call a repairman or something.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

That means you'd be alone here in the elevator.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, I wouldn't like that either. Oh, I'm sorry. When I get nervous, I often say things I don't mean. I'm actually very glad you're here. Bad enough to get stuck in this thing? I certainly wouldn't want to be alone.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, that's all right. I'll try the buttons again. Nothing. Well, we'll just have to wait. Why don't you sit down over there, miss? We might be here for quite a while.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, that's all right.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I. I'll stand.

[Dorothy Smith]

I. I guess I should have let Paul show me to the door. What time is it?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

2:15.

[Dorothy Smith]

And what time does the next doorman come on duty?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

6:36.

[Dorothy Smith]

Well, will he know what to do?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, yes, I'm sure he will. Look, as long as we're gonna be here for a while, we might as well introduce ourselves. I'm Lawrence. Stanley Lawrence.

[Dorothy Smith]

Hello, Mr. Lawrence. My name is Dorothy. Dorothy Smith.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Yes, Miss Smith. I know.

[Dorothy Smith]

Hello.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Hi, Dorothy.

[Paul Martin]

I just wanted to say good night again.

[Dorothy Smith]

Dorothy's not here.

[Paul Martin]

Oh, is this Cynthia?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Uh huh.

[Paul Martin]

Did I wake you?

[Dorothy Smith]

Yeah, you did.

[Paul Martin]

I'm sorry, Cynthia, I didn't mean to. This is Paul. You see, I just left Dorothy about 10 minutes ago and I thought that. Are you sure she's not there?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Positive.

[Dorothy Smith]

I'm looking at her bed. It hasn't been slept in.

[Paul Martin]

That's funny. Actually, I called because I found her gloves. She left them in my car. I left her in the lobby. Where could she put Cindy? Are you sure she isn't there? Maybe she's in the bathroom.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, just a second, Paul. I'll look. Dorothy. Dorothy, I'M sorry, but she isn't here.

[Paul Martin]

Oh, maybe she had another date.

[Dorothy Smith]

Dorothy, you kidding? She hasn't dated anyone but you, Paul, since you first met a year ago.

[Paul Martin]

Well, then where is she? Where do you suppose she could have gone?

[Dorothy Smith]

Paul, believe me, I don't know. The last thing I remember was the weather report on the late news. What time is it now?

[Paul Martin]

Just a second.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Let me look.

[Paul Martin]

It's almost three.

[Dorothy Smith]

Almost three. I don't like this.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

I don't either.

[Dorothy Smith]

Where did you leave her?

[Paul Martin]

Right in the lobby, right next to the elevators.

[Dorothy Smith]

Was she okay? I mean, had she been drinking or anything?

[Paul Martin]

Oh, no, for heaven's sake. She had two whiskey sours all night. You wouldn't call that. We even had a sandwich and milk

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

before we came home.

[Anne]

Hold on.

[Dorothy Smith]

I'll call the doorman to come.

[Paul Martin]

Okay.

[Dorothy Smith]

Doorman.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Hello?

[Paul Martin]

Hello?

[Anne]

Anybody in the lobby?

[Dorothy Smith]

Hello? I couldn't get an answer. Paul, I'm worried.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

So am I.

[Paul Martin]

Look, I'm coming over. You get dressed and I'll be right there.

[Dorothy Smith]

All right? Anything I could do?

[Paul Martin]

Yes, there is something you can do. Call the police right away.

[Announcer / Narrator]

Morrissey Towers. The ultimate in safe, convenient, modern living. Within minutes of the business district. 24 hour doorman service ideally suited for single women, young and old. Morrissey Towers.

[Dorothy Smith]

I, I, I don't remember the song. I'm sorry. I don't remember any of them.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Sing, please. Sing before I pull this scarf so tight around your pretty throat you'll never sing.

[Dorothy Smith]

I don't know the words. Please, please, can I, can I, can I sing something else?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, sure, sure. Let's sing Dorothy, Dorothy and the wizard of Oz. Yes. Sing Somewhere Over a Rainbow.

[Dorothy Smith]

Please, please don't hit me. And please, please. I will sing, only just don't hit me again.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

All right, now you pretend you're up on a stage and I'm the audience. Sing

[Dorothy Smith]

Somewhere over the Rainbow.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Louder.

[Dorothy Smith]

Sing Somewhere over the Rainbow.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

What's the matter, Dorothy? You sound miracles.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh.

[Anne]

Oh,

[Dorothy Smith]

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I told you I couldn't sing. I'm sorry.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Maybe your real talent is dancing. Yeah, that's it. Dancing. Dorothy Smith.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, don't, don't, don't, please.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

No, you can't dance with your coat on. No, no, I can't dance.

[Dorothy Smith]

What kind of a dance?

[Patrolman Callahan]

Bolero.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I like the bolero. Give a Spanish temp a gypsy dance Dance, gypsy dance.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Dance faster.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Snap your fingers. Faster. Faster.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Very good, Very good.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

You're a beautiful gypsy girl, Dorothy Smith.

[Dorothy Smith]

Please, please, please don't Come near me again.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Beautiful, fiery gypsy.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Desirable.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Very desirable.

[Dorothy Smith]

Oh, dear God, help me. Please, please, God, help me.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Oh, thanks for coming, officer. What seems to be the trouble? Well, the girl I had a date with tonight disappeared. Her name is Dorothy Smith.

[Dorothy Smith]

I'm a roommate. We live on the 30th floor.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

The last time I saw her was right here. She got into this elevator. What time was that? About 2:15. Anybody else here? Yes, the doorman. In fact, he was in the elevator. Well, where is he now?

[Dorothy Smith]

We don't know. I called down on the intercom before and nobody answered.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Have you looked for him? We figured we'd better wait for you.

[Announcer / Narrator]

It was this elevator?

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Yes, sir, up at 27.

[Dorothy Smith]

Now, it's been there ever since I came down. The other one.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Miss, you go get my partner. He's in the squad car out front. Tell him to cover the elevator doors here in the lobby. You stay with him. You got it?

[Dorothy Smith]

Yes, sir.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Now, you come with me, mister. I think we'll find your girlfriend on the 27th floor.

[Dorothy Smith]

Kill me. Kill me. Go ahead.

[Anne]

Kill me.

[Gangster / Thug]

No, I couldn't do that.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

If I did that, then you'd have nothing to remember. No shame, no guilt. Death before dishonor. I. I think it's stall between the 27th and 28th floor. It is? Yeah, you can. You can see the light leaking through the shaft of there. Now, see. Wait a minute. Let me get. Huh? Yeah, yeah, that's Dorothy.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

Oh.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Well, let's take this. This elevator here up the 28th. Now, we'll crawl down from there.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Okay.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Come on, Hurry up. Let's go.

[Mike]

I'll.

[Dorothy Smith]

I'll.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I'll boost you up. All right. Open the escape hatch. Okay.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

Wait a minute.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

I've got it. I've got it. Come on, let's hurry up, get out of here.

[Dorothy Smith]

Wait a minute.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Now, you get out there and you pull me up.

[Gangster / Thug]

Okay.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Okay.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Easy now.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Easy.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

Take it easy.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Now, I'm gonna jump down on top of it. Follow me, but be careful. Yeah. Don't worry if you miss, it's 28 floors to bottom. Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

Come on.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Hurry up. Let her go or I'll shoot. No, no, don't, don't, don't shoot. Okay. All right, buddy. Jump down to this elevator. Okay. Here. Here I come. Good. I'll go through the hatch first.

[Patrolman Callahan]

Okay.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

All right, you. You face the wall. Hands against it. High. High. Okay, you stay there now, mister. Come on. Through the hatch.

[Lieutenant]

I'm coming,

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Darth. All right, honey.

[Dorothy Smith]

No, I'm not. All right. I'll Never be.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

All right. Come on. Don't cry, honey. Don't cry. What's the matter with you, mister? What do you think you're doing? This how you get your kicks? Take it easy, kid. Worry about the girl. Come on, honey, don't cry. Don't cry. We'll get your doctor and you'll be fine. Oh, come on, please don't cry. What's your name?

[Mike]

Mac.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

Can't we straighten this thing out? We'll get it sooner or later. I have no police record. You do now. What's your name? I've never done anything like this before. I must have lost control. You've got to believe me. Just the name, pal. We'll get the rest down at the station. I'm awfully sorry, miss. I don't know what made me do it. Easy, easy, easy. Come on. Just hold on to me and try to relax. Officer, can't we get out of here? I don't know. What about you? Does the thing work? Yes, it works. Here, let me.

[Patrolman Callahan]

No, no.

[Dr. Stanley Lawrence]

You stay where you are. Just tell me how. Flip the emergency stop lever. Then press your floor. Like this? Yes. Now press your floor.

[Police Officer / Rescuer]

You are listening to music through the night, the best in popular and semi classic music. It's 5am Time for the latest news. A faulty elevator in the recently completed Morrissey Tours took the lives of five people tonight. The elevator plummeted 28 floors, killing four occupants and a doorman at the bottom of the shaft who was apparently trying to repair the damage. The occupants were policemen, a young coup and Dr. Stanley Lawrence Morrissey, principal owner of the new High Rise apartment building. The prominent civic leader for many years, Dr. Morrissey was a member of the school board, a lifelong friend of Mayor Donahue and nationally recognized as an authority on city planning. Dr. Morrissey is survived by his wife and three grown sons. The policeman, Patrolman Owen Tompkins, was called to the building when a young tenant, Ms. Dorothy Smith, was reported missing by her roommate. Apparently, Dr. Morrissey and Ms. Smith had been trapped in the elevator near the top of the building. The young friend of Ms. Smith was identified as Paul Martin. We'll have further details on this tragic mishap during our regular 7am news report. Meanwhile, on other news,

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