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Theater Five and The Zero Hour
This week on The Relic Radio Show, Theater Five starts things off with Just Call Me Lucky, from December 17, 1964. (22:09) Our final story is Floating Down The River, the June 4, 1974, episode of The Zero Hour. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio936.mp3 Download RelicRadio936 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you’d like to support Relic Radio, please [...]
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Fred Foy
This is the relic radio show. Old time radio entertainment still standing the test of time from relicradio.com welcome back to the relic radio show. This week's hour of radio drama begins with Theater 5 hear their story from December 17, 1964, titled Just Call Me Lucky. After that, it's the zero hour and floating down the river. That story aired June 4, 1974 here in the Alaskan wilderness, Mr. Landers. Miles from any place. There's no one we can get to. Then what do we do? Just. Just wait to die. That might be just about the size of it, Mr. Landers. Just about the size of theater five presents just call Me Lucky Another round? No. Had enough. You flipped them cards too easy for me. Lost every time. Come on. Pass the time on this dreary journey. Fast round of poker now. I had enough. They sure named you right, Lucky. Lucky landers. Worked out lucky for you so far. How long you been in Alaska? A year. One whole year. One long year. Looks like life has been good to you in that time. One whole year. What'd you say if you'd been here for 40 years like me? You're talking to the wrong man, old timer. I don't let the grass grow. In and out is how I work it. A year's been too long already. But I'll be gone in a week with luck. Well, like you say, that's your name. Lucky. Yep, that's my name. Good thing for you, leaving folks like you. Can't live in Alaska. Can't learn. Learn? What is there to learn? How to live with it. How to sit still when you have to. Not go jumping around too nervous to just sit. You're always rushing things. When winter comes, you just gotta wait for spring. Won't do you no good trying to rush it. Some things just won't be rushed. Like this train. How do you manage to get things done, Mister? Not everything's worth doing. Things that are, they get dumb. You've been trying for 40 years. What did get you? An old sour dough, poor as you were when you came. I wouldn't be surprised. You're not far wrong. You don't get rich trying to pan for gold. Some fellas did. Yeah, the real old timers when I came, Pickens were lean. There's still gold in Alaska, but you can't get it. Panicked placer mining's how you do it. I know, but that takes machine equipment. Takes money. Takes a syndicate. That's right. Everything takes money. Takes money to make money. And you can make it everywhere here. In Alaska, in gold, in timber, in land, in iron. That's the new breed, huh? No place for the old prospector, the businessman, huh? The operator. You hit it on the nose, old timer. You mind if we knock off the talk now? I want to catch a couple of winks. You better tie that briefcase onto your arm if you sleep. You've been clutching it so tight, you don't want to take a chance of letting go. Now, don't you worry none about my briefcase. It'll stay right here with me. Well, the way you grab it, fella. Fella think you're stuffed with money? Just make it a joke. Crummy train. No privacy. Decent train. You get a compartment conductor. What is it, Tom? This fella here wants privacy. Name? Lucky. He like a compartment. We got any compartments on this train, you think? Well, not at the moment. We're still kind of young as a state, you see. But we'll get around to it. He comes from New York. Well, you tell him when we're as old as New York, we'll have compartments too. We'll get you the Fairbank, but I can't guarantee. I don't like your conversation either. Why don't you take a powder or something? There are other seats in the train. Go on. That choice too, mister. Suits me. Could do without your company. Hope your next 40 years will be better. They suited me. I'm sure they did. Mind if I take this seat here? It's empty. Suit yourself. Thanks. Ow. Ow. Hi, Lucky. I didn't know you were on the train. That's mutual. And you're sure it's all right if I sit down here? Sure. There's nothing more you can take me for? Look, Al, you're talking a business. Don't make it personal. I got nothing against you. Never had. You know that. Sure. Sure heard that little conversation. Gonna build up Alaska, huh? Gonna build up Lucky Landers, you mean? Look, Al, did I cheat you? What do you mean, cheat me? You mean go in for double entry stuff out and out fraud, things like that? No, it was nothing like that. It was all legal. You didn't break a single law. Just crowded me out, that's all. I'll say this much for you. You didn't let the victim die a lingering death. You made it fast and merciful. Well, whoever showed me mercy. My knuckles are bloody from getting stepped under. The guy on the higher rung of the ladder when I was trying to make my way up. Lord, the wild. You're from Alaska. You're always ready with a spiel about the pioneer virtues, okay? Look around you. Look at nature. Here in your precious Alaska. Who shows mercy among the animals? Kill or be killed, eat or be eaten. Animals kill for food, never for pleasure. I've seen you making your deals. You came here hating us, hating the land, hating to accept the money. If you could, you'd take everything, strip it all bare and leave. You'd do the same if you had the chance. Or the br. Or the luck. Yeah, especially the luck. Sure, I'd take my share, but I'd leave something too. You don't harvest one crop and let the land go to ruin. You furrow you till you plant. So there can be other harvests for others, too. What others? Because I'm the number one man myself. Yourself? The number one man counts. There are no others. Who gave me a break when I was trying to make it? Me, that's who. I did it myself. Think. I think I could have made it being a nice guy. Think I would have gotten a foot in the door? Sure. I connived to get my first deal, and I used that for the second. I parlayed them, and with every deal, I stood to lose the whole works. And now you're going up to make my killing. Up to Fairbanks? How'd you know that? Alaska's small town, despite its size. News gets around. And that's the stuff for the killing. There in that briefcase, right? Yeah. Everything I own, Everything I've worked for. Right in there. Aren't you afraid to carry it with you? I got a great fear dispeller with me. It's called a 45. I'd use it if I had to. Yes, I know. How long does it take to get to Fairbanks? I got an appointment. What's happened now? Another stop. Can you see anything through the window? I can't make it out from here. Why are we stopped? I gotta get to Fairbanks. A conductor. Sorry, folks. There's gonna be a delay. Tracks have been blocked by a snowslide. Won't be too long, I hope. Maybe an hour. Maybe longer. I gotta get. I gotta get to Fairbanks. So do the other passengers. What are you trying to do, ruin me? Mister, you know of any other way, you go right ahead. There's got to be another way. There are bush pilots around. They're always willing to take passengers. There's one not too far from here, I think. Biedermeyer is the name, I believe. Look, come on with me. You're going to Fairbanks too, aren't you? Yes, but I'm not in any hurry. There's nothing waiting for me in Fairbanks except bankruptcy. You go ahead on your own. Good luck. Not that you need anymore. You got enough for an army, let alone one man. Thanks. Where do you think you're going? To find a plane. Biedermeier's place. But you ain't dressed for walking through snow. Alaskans aren't the only ones who are tough. I'll make it. Don't you worry. I ain't worrying. You'll need plenty of luck. You know me? That's my name. Lucky. Lucky. Hey there. Open up. Me? Hey. Anybody inside there? Push on the door. It'll open. Boy, it's rough getting over here. I shouldn't be surprised seeing how you're dressed. Come on over to the stove and warm up. You look half froze. Where'd you come from? I walked from the train. Stalled again. Yeah. This is the branch line. Main line does a little better, though. They have the same kind of weather. What happened this time? Snowslide. Sit down, Thor. How about some hot coffee? Always got a pot of hot coffee going in. Thanks. I don't mind. Alaska's a cold place, especially for outsiders. You figure me for an outsider? Just one look at you tells me I know a native. And I know the others. Me, I was born here. Never left it neither. I guess you like it. Oh, I know it ain't everybody's cup of tea. Suits me just fine. That's nice. But look, mister. Mr. Biedermeier. Why. Why don't you call me Sam? That's what they all call me. What's your name? Landers. I mean your first name. Lucky. That's what they call me. Yeah. Mighty interesting name. Reminds me of a fellow. Look, Mr. Biedermeier, let's skip the anecdotes in the autobiography. A little friendly talk don't hurt. Well, I'm in a hurry. A desperate hurry. I have to get to Fairbanks. I got an appointment. It's important. Where's your pilot? I want to hire him. I'm the pilot. I thought you're the owner. Owner, pilot, mechanic, everything. One man operation. We got something in common. What? Never mind. Would you take me to Fairbanks? When are you planning to go? What do you mean, when? Now. Right now? Nope. What do you mean, nope? Isn't it your business flying passengers? Sure. I figure it's right. Right? What do you mean, right? Weather is what I mean. There's some bad flying between here and Fairbanks. And I don't go up with as bad weather threatening. But it looks perfectly clear. I know the signs. I hear the reports. I'm sorry you're in a hurry, Lucky, but I gotta look out for your interests. My interests? My interests demand that I be in Fairbanks on time. What do you mean my interest? I mean your life, Lucky. Your safety. Look, I'll pay you. Course. Didn't expect I'd fly her for nothing, did you? I'll pay you more than what you're accustomed to get. That's mighty tempting, but the answer is still no. But. But if. If I'm willing to take the chance. Well, maybe you might be willing. Name like Lucky. Seen as how I'm only called Sam. Well, I promise you some of my luck. How about that, huh? It'll rub off on you. Look, please, I got to get to Fairbanks. I didn't say I wouldn't take you. Just that I can take you till the reports are more favorable. If it's business taking you to Fairbanks, it'll keep. Sit a while, relax. Sample some of my cookies. Always keep a tin on hand. Mrs. Post, an old friend of mine, she always bakes me up a batch. She knows I got a sweet tooth. That's your picture up there. Her and her husband Bill and their four kids. Nice family. Friends of mine. Yeah. All those pictures on the wall. A lot of families. Yep, they're all friends of mine. A lot of kids? Yeah, once, I guess. Living the kind of life I do. Bush pilot. Never got to have a family of my own. Maybe that's why I got a special place for these friends. Especially their kids. You got kids? Yes. Yes, a boy. Boy, you are Lucky. What's his name? Bob. Bob. How old is he's 12. Hey, you look kind of young to have a 12 year old son. I look younger than I am. Bobby. Huh? Who's he look like, you or your wife? My wife, Bobby. He's sick up in Fairbanks. My wife wired me and I was trying to get up there in time, but that's why it's urgent. It's an emergency. Well, why didn't you say right off instead of wasting time with talk? Now, don't you take your coat off. We've got to get going. We'll get you to Fairbank. Feeling all right, Lucky? Sure. Ever nothing a small plane before light as this? No. Takes a little getting used to. This little plane feels the wind gets kind of frozy. I don't notice it anymore. I've been flying them too long. We'll do fine though. Don't you worry. Which doctor your wife can't provide. Hope she gets Dr. Barnes. He's the best. Everybody in Fairbanks knows him. What are you doing now? Getting down a bit to check the landmarks. Don't you have Radar? Radar? Mr. My pear eyes. 20. 20. That's all the radar I got. This ain't no commercial airplane. How far are we from Fairbanks now? As the crow flies at 70 miles, the snow's coming down heavy, isn't it? Dangerous? There's danger in everything. Long as you're with me. You promised to lend me your luck, remember? Why don't you try to relax? Put that breathcase on. You'll wear through the handles. The way you're clutching it must be important. It is. Papers. Oh, important papers. No. Hey, snow is thick. I can barely make out the landmarks. Brace yourself. We're going down lower. Do we have to? If we want to stay up for ourselves. You want to get the Fairbanks for those trees. They seem to be coming right at us. Look at. We're ball landing. Take it easy. We're in control. We have to land as. But we're in control. Steady now. Steady. You all right? I think so. Well, that's one accomplishment. We've come down in one piece. Come down where? That's a good question. Let's take a look outside. Ooh, it's cold. Sure is. Where are we? Judging from the course we took and the time it took, oh, about 30 miles from Fairbanks, I'd say. Might as well be a thousand. Unless we can figure out a way out of here. What about the plane? Can I fly again? Not the way she is. Then what now? Well, I have to tell you the truth. It's serious. We're only 30 miles away. We can't walk the distance, and we can't stay here. Be dark in an hour. It might last till daybreak, but I couldn't promise if we're not rescued. Rescued? Can we be rescued? There's one thing riding for us. We follow the course taken by the commercial planes. They follow this lane all the time. All we have to do is signal. Then they'll see us and send a copper. But we have to do it now. What kind of a signal? You told me you didn't have the equipment. What did you use for a signal fire? We'll build a fire. Now, luck is with us. The wind is down now, so we can get a fire going. Give me those papers in your briefcase. What? Oh, I know they're important papers, but they're what we need to get a blast. Then maybe we can find dry wood to feed it. What papers? What papers? The papers in your briefcase. No, no, no. I need this. Now, look, you don't understand the spot we're in. You want to get to your boy, don't you? Boy? What boy? What's the matter with you? Your sick boy buddy. Don't he count more than the papers? No, no, no. I need them. You know what's inside. You want to steal it? You want to steal it. I don't care what they are, except that they'll burn. You touch that briefcase and I'll blast you to pieces. Stand back. You pulling a gun on me, you miserable fool? You must be sick. I'm warning you, stand back. I'll take that gun. Your luck is still holding. You missed. I'll keep the gun and I'll take the papers. Ain't you ashamed? Your boy lying sick and you making a mess. A miserable fuss about some papers. Papers, Mister. This briefcase is full of money. Yes. Everything I have, I worked for it. Schemed, plotted, sweated for a year, a whole year for this. This one deal in Fairbanks. I see. There is no boy, no white. You took me in. It was business, after all. An emergency. You said there was no emergency. But there is one unless we get that fire going. Now, you just stand out of my way. It's catching. Yes, it's catching. My money. My money. No, no. When it comes to burning, it's just paper. And you stand back. I happen to be a good shot. A very good shot. You're burning up my money. Fire's getting brighter. Oh, my money. There's still some left. Stop. Oh, stop. Listen. What? You hear it? A plane coming over. Let's get the fire higher. No. No. He saw us. You see him dip his wing? He saw us. We're saved. You hear that? We're saved. You were right. You were named late. Locky, you did bring us Lock. Oh, my. It isn't all gone. There's enough left for you. Probably enough for prayer. Back to where did you say it came from? Theater 5 has presented just Call, Call Me Lucky, written by Max Burton and directed by Ted Bell. In the cast, Wayne Tippett, Dave Kerman, Ben Yaffe, Sam Nudell and Stan Watt. Audio engineer, Marty Folia. Sound technician, Ed Blaney. Script editor Jack C. Wilson. Original music by Alexander Vlastatsenko Orchestra under the direction of Glenn Osser. Executive producer for Theater 5, Ted Bell. We invite your comments write to Theater 5, New York 23, New York. This is Fred Foy speaking. This has been an ABC Radio Network production. I'm Rod Serling. You're listening to the Zero Hour. Rest your eyes, exercise your imagination. Today, Glenhold Taylor's tale of a watery grave floating down the river. Starring Greg Morris in a Mutual Broadcasting System presentation of the Zero Hour, brought to you by the Ford Motor Company. Also by Beechnut Chewing Tobacco, Shenley Industries, Matus Wine and International Harvester. This is the Zero Hour on Mutual Radio. This is Hugh Downs with another car buyers report from Ford. Comparing the total cost of ownership is the only way to be sure you get your money's worth when buying a new car. And Ford says there are three important considerations that make up the total cost of ownership. Purchase price, operating economy and trade in value. Don't overlook that last one, trade in value. I'd like to give you some interesting facts about trade in that are difficult for the average consumer to come by. Like the fact that based on a national average of nada wholesale prices, both the 1973 Torino and the 1973 Gran Torino returned more of their original purchase price than their closest sales competition. The facts speak for themselves. A solid, well made car will generally return more at trade in. Ford says that's one of the reasons why Torino is the best selling car in its class. The closer you look, the better we look. Captain Patra Salonica, skipper of the river barge St Christopher, emerges from the tiny cabin near the stern of the craft and gazes at the mist settling in the water. For a moment, Captain Salonica is wrapped in thought. Suddenly the sound of splashing reaches his ears and he turns to look toward the rail of the barge. A man is pulling himself from the the water, climbing the cord. Hey. Hey. Who are you? I said who are you? Don't blow your co. Give me chefs. Get my press. What you doing on my boat? Where you come from? What do you think? What were you doing in the river at night? I work on the tug. I fell overboard. I hear, hear. Take my hand. I help you get up. That's right. Thanks. What's the matter? You hurt My. My arm. Yeah, it's bleeding. Here. Come, we go to cabin. I take care of your arm. Get you some dry clothes too. Come on. Here we are. Maria. What you want we have here. Men fell off. Talk. Need help. Oh. What happened to his arm? I'll be okay, miss. Maria, fix the pillows here. Mister, we put you on this bond. Easy now. I go ashore. I get doctor for you. No, no, no. Oh. Oh, you need doctor. I don't want no doctor. Well, I tell you what. Maybe. Maybe some whiskey help you? That'd be fine. I have Some forward, I get the buckle. That arm hurt much? I don't want no doctor. Tell your father that. He ain't my father. No, he's my husband. Why don't you want a doctor? I just don't, that's all. I'll straighten myself out in a little while. Let me stay here, huh? You want to stay here? Yeah. I'll fix it so we don't get a doctor. Hi, I'm Harry Dallas, detective Homicide. Yeah, glad to know you. I'm Dean Rockford, river patrol. We're looking for a truckload of booze, but the grappling hooks haven't latched on to anything yet. I know what you were looking for. Huh? Yeah, my partner and I. He's still over there on mark car. Listen to the radio. Chase the truck down here. Wait a minute, wait a minute. Fill me in. How did it start? Well, Robbery and Bunko got a tip about a plot to hijack this load of whiskey at a warehouse a few miles from here. We were cruising there there when we got this code on the radio. So we rolled on it arrived just in time to see the truck barreling out of the place. We tailed it along the river road down here. The driver must have panicked cuz he turned off the road onto the dock and just kept going. Sealed right off the end. Was the driver still in the trail? Well, we know he didn't jump. We got on the mic right away and reported to headquarters. Did you learn anything? Yeah, there were two guys in on the job. There was some shooting, Watchmen got killed. One of the hijackers took a slug in the chest. The ambulance took him to county emergency. Second guy got creased. So if he got it, too bad he might not have made it out of that cab. Did you talk with a guy before they took him to the hospital? No, he's out colder than yesterday's meatloaf. How long do you think it'll take to retrieve the truck? I can't make a guess yet. Probably take until morning. Figures. Well, I think we'll wheel over to County Hospital and see if the wounded guy is able to talk yet. Be sure we're kept posted. Right. Will do. So long, Rock. See you soon. By the way, as long as we're going to be working together on this, I think it'd be quicker if you just call me Dean. Right. In case you didn't catch it, Harry's my first name. See you, Dean. Good morning. Finally woke up, huh? Hi. Sleep good? What time is it? Nearly 10. Like some coffee? Sounds Fine. Where's your husband? On deck, working. Coffee's all made. I'll pour you some. Your name's Mary, ain't it? Yeah. How'd you know? Heard him call you that last night. Here you are. Careful, it's hot. Much obliged. My name's Al. Well, I guess we're introduced. I done like he asked me, Al. Talked him out of going for a doctor. I kind of thought you would, baby. I told him you felt a lot better. I wish I did. Especially now that you and me. That arm hurts. I went ashore this morning. I had to do some shopping. The checker at the supermarket told me that last night a truck went off the dock about a quarter of a mile up the river. Some guy was in it. The truck was stolen. No kidding. Was the guy drowned? At first they thought he was. But when they got the truck out, there wasn't nobody in it. Now they ain't sure. What do they think happened to him? I don't know, but I think he got away. I didn't say nothing to my husband about it. Why? It might get the guy in trouble. Why are you putting yourself on his team? Because it takes guts to do what he did. You like that, huh? I think it's super. And I think you are, kid. Tell me something. How come you married an old seagull like the Skipper? I don't know. I expect it was because he was nice to me. He treated me like a lady, not like just another broad. You could have done better than him with what you got. Or maybe that's what you wanted. You out of your gourd. I hate living on this dirty scow. Go. Go no place, See nothing, do nothing. I ain't oh like him. I want to swing. Maybe that could be arranged. How? Tell you what, babe. I'll make you a deal. You fix it with that old guy so as I can lay low on this tub for a while. And when it's time I should split, you pack your duds and come with me. I was hoping you'd see that. Would you kiss me, Al? Well, that was mighty good, lover boy. If you think that was good, babe, wait till I can grab you with boat arms. Here, honey, this is for you. Oh, George, what a nice surprise. What is it? It's a tire gauge. Oh, it's beautiful. Yeah. What's a tire gauge? Well, you check your tire pressure. Well, it helps you get better mileage. Oh. Oh, yeah. Well, I got it free from our participating international dealer just for looking at the new International Travel. All a new International travel haul. Yeah. What's a Travel All? Well, it's something like our old station wagon. Our old station wagon? Except the travel all is a foot and a half shorter, so it's much easier for you to park. Our old station has 20% more room inside. More room for you and the kids. More room for groceries. We'll get lots more use out of it. Our old station? Right now, until July 20th, you get four Firestone gas saving steel belted radial tires on most models at no extra cost. But where is. And they're worth $290 suggested retail. George, where's the new travel? All right. Outside the window. Oh, George. Different. I know. I like different. I know. I know. Good morning, Harry. Morning, Dean. Before it came in, huh? Yeah, just before I telephoned you. Pull up that chair. We'll go over it. What's the scoop? Well, as you know, we finally pulled the truck up. Yeah. How about the driver? The door next to the driver's seat was open. Now, of course, he still could have been drowned, but they've been dragging the river for the body. And what did you find out? Well, his pal in the hospital thinked on him just a little while ago. Driver's name's Al Morgan. That name rings a bell. Yeah. Robbery and Bunko sent him up a few years ago. He's a rough one. Any leads on where he lives or any places he hangs out? Not yet, but we're checking. I played a hunch early this morning. It didn't work out, though. What was that? There's several barges tied up downriver. I figured that if he was still alive, he might have holed up on one of them. So I checked them all, but none of the captains could give me anything. Morgan's pal told me he was shot in the arm. They could have handicapped him. So maybe he didn't survive. Or maybe he made it and still hiding out someplace ashore. None of us like that short sentence he pulled last time. This time it's murder. If we can grab him, maybe we can put him in a slam for keeps. Maria. Sh. He's sleeping. Still? He woke up once and he had coffee. He's real pooped. Well, I want to speak with him about something. What is it, Patrick? He's very important. He must tell me something. I wasn't sleeping. What's so important? A river patrol officer stopped by a little while ago. He was looking for a man who drove a stolen truck into the river last night. Now, look, Patrick. You be quiet. Maria. I did not tell the officer about this man yet. But I would like to ask him some questions. Like what, mister? Well, I would like you to tell me the name of the tug on which you work. The one you say you fell off. You gotta know it was the Queen Mary. Don't be funny with me, young man. I have been what you might call a good sport. But I am captain here. I have good reputation. I cannot afford to do things against the law. So? So I think you are the man the officer is looking for. And if I am? Then I turn you in. I'll level with you, Pop. I'm the guy. But you ain't turning me in. He stayed here. I always give you good advice. Try to make you know what is right and wrong. Do not do. I say he stays here. But, Maria, this man is bad. He's a dangerous criminal. Why you take his side in this? You my wife? Why do you think? Kind of looks like I stay, don't it, Pop? You mean you and my wife? Well, you don't do this to Captain Salonica. Out of my way, mister. I go get police right now. I wouldn't do that if I was you. You don't stop me. Look over it. I still got a good one left. Baby, do you think knocking him out is enough? Do you? No, baby. You and me are going to get along just great. Open the door. I'm gonna drag him out on deck. My daddy was a mighty fine man. He taught me a thing or two a woman can hurt. So you stay on your guard. And beechnuts the tobacco you cheer. Them times we'd go fishing, my daddy and me. He tell me everything he ever did. You go after big mouth in close to the bank and beach nuts. The tobacco you chew around here. Beech nuts. The word for chewing tobacco. And it's been that way, father and son, for a long, long time. What's the secret? It's the way beechnut just keeps getting better. Like beechnuts a lot moister these days with more taste and less stems. Big improvements. You ought to try today's Beechnut chewing tobacco. And now I'm a daddy with a son who's full grown and I tell him a thing or two. Scared money don't win. Evil women drink gin and be snuxed. The tobacco, you cheek. River patrol Officer Dean Rockford. Dean, Harry Dallas. I'm calling about the body. Your crew picked out a river just after dawn this morning. You been to the morgue? Mm. It's not Al Morgan. It's the body of a barge captain. Murder. We suspect it no Knife or bullet wounds on the body. No signs of strangling or blunt instrument work. You think someone, maybe Morgan, might have killed him? It's possible. He might have gotten rid of him so he could use the barge as a hideout. Any identification on him? None. Why don't you go over to the morgue and see if you can recognize it? Right. I'll get on it right away. Homicide, Dallas speaking. Harry Dean Rockford. Listen, I'm calling from the morgue. Recognize the guy? Yeah, he's one of the barge captains I question. All right. The only problem is I don't remember his name or which barge he was on, but I'm gonna check it out. Oh, well, I'll have to do it the hard way by boarding every one of those barges until I can find the right one. Morning, Ms. Salonica. And it's Mrs. Not Miss. What's the river patrol want on board the St. Christopher? Oh, just routine. Mrs. Salonika, I'm officer Rockford. I'm checking all the barges along here. Body was taken from the river today. The man happened to be a barge captain. Is your skipper aboard? No, my husband, he's the captain. Went ashore about 10 minutes ago. I'm glad to hear that he's okay. One of the other barge captains told me the description I gave might fit your husband. You know something, Captain Whittaker? Two barges down the river is sometimes mistaken for my husband. How would you describe the man you're looking for? Oh, about 55, gray hair, five six maybe. My guess would be weighed around 160A could fit Captain Whittaker. I'd try if I were you. Second dock down, you said? Yes. Okay, thanks. I'll get right down there. The buzz gone? Yeah. You heard, huh? I heard, baby. You handled it real good. But that don't mean he won't be back. What can we do? Well, I told you I'd take you away from this tub so we could do some swinging together. Now I can keep my word. When do we go? Right now, baby. Right now. So you think this might be the payoff? Could be. I could kick myself for letting that woman con me. How'd she con you? Ah, she told me this Captain Whitaker looks like her husband, so I went to see him. The minute I got aboard, I knew I'd been had. Whitaker looks nothing like Salonika. For my money, she's had something to do with her husband getting that permanent dunking. We'll soon find out. There's a St. Christopher pull over there on that dock. There's Nobody aboard. This tub? Doesn't seem to be, but let's not take any chances. Stand back while I open the cabin door. No one in there. Let's take a look around, see what's in those drawers. Yeah. Man's clothes. Only a few women's things. Probably made a run for it. How about that locker? Same here. Man's coats and pants at this end. Empty hangers at the opposite end. Could be where her things have been hanging. How about that wastebasket? Anything there? Oh, just a bunch of papers in the, uh. Oh, your hunch was probably right. Al Morgan could have been here. Look, a bloody bandage. Yeah, we're getting worn. I'll wrap the bandage in a towel and take it along. Here's an envelope addressed to Mrs. Salonika. According to this, she gets her mail and care of general delivery at the main post office. I'm gonna save this envelope. Might give us a lead. Save the stamps? They're genuine antiques. 11 cent air mails. Let's get back to the car. I want a radio for an APB on Mrs. Salanigra and Al Morgan. Then, just for insurance, you and I are going to stake out that general delivery window for the next few days. I wonder who that is. Hey, Sally. Who's this? Charlie no so and so. Come on, I want to buy a drink. Yeah, let's get the party going. Nice. A couple of drunks. Get rid of them, will you? Okay, okay. Shut up, you guys. What do you think you do? Police. Thanks for opening up. Saves a lot of trouble. Come on, face the wall. You too, sister. What's the big idea? The big Idea is murder, Mrs. Salonika. We've got witnesses who saw your friend Al Morgan kill the watchman at the warehouse. And with your help, we're gonna tie him into the death of your husband. How did you know where we were? We followed you from the post office. Which reminds me, Mrs. Salonika, you're gonna have to have a change of address card. Matuse is an old World wine people enjoy everywhere. Like down in the Delta. They know the blues are what you make it and that the light easy to like taste of Matus rose makes a meal. MAN on the West Coast, Matus is out of sight but you see it everywhere. And in New England, Matuse rose is perfect for that elegant evening on the town. Matus, the rose wine that goes with everything good anywhere, anytime at all. Hey. Matuse rose, imported by Dreyfus, Ashby & Company, New York. New York. I'm Rod Serley. Close your eyes. Exercise your imagination and Join us again on our next presentation of the Zero Hour. Loading down the river is an original radio drama adapted by Glenn Hall Taylor. Greg Morris was heard as Harry Doubts. Featured in the cast were Dick Ryan, Jack Grishen, Jimmy Tyler and Jerry Dexter. Zero hour, created by J.M. thomas, directed by Don Hills, is produced in Hollywood Film A Mutual Broadcasting System by Radio Productions Incorporated. Music is composed and conducted by Stanley D. 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