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The Falcon - The Case Of The Wandering Wife

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Duration:: 24m
Broadcast on:: 16 Jul 2024
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Larry is the rugged-looking boy making his way down the 4th floor corridor of the Harris building. Right now, he's looking for trouble. When he stops in front of room 419, the odds are at 20-1, they'll find it. I'm looking for Frank Pulaski. Well, if you don't find him, it ain't because you don't try to write places. You Pulaski? That's right. I'm Larry Barker. In the bookie? I don't think we have to go into that. Well, whatever you say, Mr. Barker, sit down. Nice. What can I do you for? I don't mean to be seen. Someone told me you were one of the best private detectives around. Well, naturally, I ain't going to deny it, and I will soon find out. Take a look at this picture. And up there, that happens to be my wife. That's even better. I don't like those kind of jokes, Pulaski. Sorry. You think you can watch it for me? Well, I don't know why not. Her first name's Sheila. Sheila? Yeah. I want her followed day and night. I want to know where everyone she sees, but everyone. Can you handle it? Well, now, let's see if we understand each other, Mr. Barker. You suspect your wife's running around. Did I say that? Why else would you want to take a tail on her? That's none of your business. Now, you think you want the job and your don't. All right. It's going to run into a lot of girls, though. So how about an advance? No dice. Well, for a job like this, I'll have to put on two extra minutes. I don't care how many you put on in my business. I only pay off on results, but I don't do business that way. I do. Well, in that case, we're both wasting time. You've got to find yourself another boy. I've got to find myself another client. Let's hope we both know where to look. [MUSIC PLAYING] Taxi! Taxi! Can I help you, honey? Taxi! You don't seem to be having much luck. Maybe I'll do better calling a car. No, wait a minute, baby. I ain't trying to pick you up. Taxi! I'm in it, Mrs. Barker. Did you know my name? Well, you'd be surprised what I know about you, Sheila. Maybe you'd like to look at my curd. Thanks, Pulaski. Private investigation. Your hubby was in the scene yesterday. Larry? Uh-huh. What did he want? Well, now, this ain't no place to talk. I am-- I've got a brand new Nash around the corner. You can say anything you've got, too, right here. Well, it's kind of embarrassing, Sheila. I don't like to be saying take the money from a woman in a public thoroughfare. What are you talking about? Well, naturally, you can't expect me to vouch. This kind of information for free. You're absolutely right, Mr. Pulaski. So you keep your information, and I'll keep my money. Oh, no, wait a minute. I'm not interested. Well, this really concerns you. I doubt it. Taxi! Looks like I ain't going to make a buck from the Barker family, no harm. But I like you better than I do your husband. Thanks. I mean it. If I were you, Sheila, I'd watch my step. Larry's checking up on you. What do you mean? That's what I said. As a matter of fact, I did a little check-in on you myself. I'll take it easy. As far as I can learn, you never once stepped out of line. So what's the matter with that husband of yours anyway? He must be out of his mind. You may be right. Well, if I was you, honey, I'd never put up with it. Thank you for your advice, Mr. Pulaski. I'll let you know if I take it. Just a second. I said just a second. What's the big idea? Oh, hello. You must be like wearing. Well, if you're looking for, I might be a fool tonight. Come on in, Angel. The name is Barker. Can it his? Barker. I don't like to be formal with my clients. And what makes you think I'm going to be a client? You mean this is a social call? Well, that's even better. Sit down. Thank you. Think of that? No, thanks. Drink? I'll make a great smooth off, Martini. What? Barker, you know. Oh. Well, if you don't mind, Mr. Waring, I'd like to get right down to business. All you pretty women are alike. Okay, Sheila. When do you want me to start looking? When do I want you to start looking? Well, don't you want evidence for a divorce? How did you know that? Well, you announced yourself as Mrs. Barker, and then I took a look at your left hand. That little white ring of flesh told me you were wearing a wedding band until a couple of hours ago. Hmm. That's pretty obvious. Oh, he says after someone points it out. What's your husband do? He's a betting commissioner. You wouldn't be married to Larry Barker. Yes. Now, what's that supposed to mean? Oh, I'm impressed. I hope you do as well on your next marriage. There's not going to be a next marriage. I just wanted a divorce. I don't even want alimony. Why? Have you ever been married to a jealous man? And not recently. I'm not calling Mr. Waring. Sorry. Larry and I were married six years ago. And ever since the first day he suspected the worst. Does he have a reason? No. You know, I believe you. Thank you. That's quite all right. But if Larry had no cause to be jealous, why is he? I don't know, and I don't care. He's killed everything I ever felt for him. He even tried to hire a private detective to keep tabs on me. Oh. Man named Frank Pulaski. Not with the final straw. I don't blame you. All right, Angel. I'll let you know when I come up with something. You know the last three weeks? Yes, I can help you. Is Larry Barker in? No, he's very busy. He can't be that busy. Tell him I'll put him out. He's here. What is it, Joyce? There's a gentleman to see you, Mr. Barker. Can't you handle it? I want to speak to you personally. His name is Al Sanonachi. Oh, well, Sonny Martin. Please go in. Thanks. Where do I go? First door to your right. Come on in, Parnachi. Glad to see you, Mr. Barker. I want to meet you out. Plenty. I told you my outfit to live is a good. I want to meet you. I want to meet you. Plenty. I told you my outfit to live is a good. Lucky it didn't get you so tied up with their Frank Pulaski. What's the story? Just what you thought. Your wife's been seeing some guy in the slide. I know it. I know it. She spent practically the whole afternoon in his apartment. Oh, is he? Mike wearing the fork. Yep. And you know, his rep. I've heard a couple of stories. Well, there you are. It's just a case of putting two and two together. All right, Parnachi, beat it. What about my check? Oh, man. Look, Mr. Barker. What's the matter? Don't you trust me? Well, I'll deal. Just for that, you're right. Joyce. Joyce. Yes? Don't mind. Never mind. I can find my own way. What happened? Nothing. That wasn't the impression I got listening at the door. So you were eavesdropping. I guess I should be ashamed of myself. I got a good mic. Sure you have, Mary. Mine's the one that's bad. You think in nine years I would have gotten smarter. What are you battling about? Just reminiscing. Well, do it on your own time. Well, now they're telling my own. Every minute belongs to you, remember? So you're going to start that again? Yes. I'm entitled to know where I stand. You've been selling me long enough. Nine years. Nine, long years. Well, now you've got grounds for divorce. Yes, Grace. I heard what Charonacci said. She has been running around with a mic wearing. Shut up. You didn't actually think I was going to marry you. Yes, I did. You stupid little fool. My Sheila's worth a million like you. She's no better than I am ass wearing. You keep your mouth shut. They understand. Don't you dare to say a word about her. I only hope Mr. Weary needs a gallon. Don't give it a thought, Joyce. He won't talk. I'll see to that personally. It's a bad time, Weary. How did you get in here? As different as it makes. Shut the door. I take it. That gun is loaded. What do you think? I think I better shut the door. Understand you and my wife had a nice little talk. I understand you and my wife had a nice little talk today. Oh, you must be Larry Barker. I had a guess. Oh, I'm real clever. I wonder if you've been carrying on with Sheila. How long have I watched? You heard me. Yeah, but I'm sure I misunderstood. You think your wife and me? Yes. You've got a real nasty mind. Listen, tell me something, Barker. How do you get like that? The way I see it either you once took a beating from some woman. Nobody puts anything over on me. And I got another theory. You must be playing around yourself. Well, that's it. So because you can't be trusted, you don't believe anybody else can. I guess that means I'm right, huh? You're going to stay away from Sheila. Do you understand? Who's going to make me? Me. Quick! Quick! Come on, Mike. You're going to rise and shine. No, you're going to lay there and pamper yourself. Who's that? It's just open those big brown eyes and look. That wouldn't be Sergeant COVID. You're giving odds. Wish. What are you doing here? Oh, no. That's no way to talk to a man who saved your life. Who saved my life? Help me. Well, if I were you, kiddo, I'd stay right there. They saved you another trip down. Who did the job on you? Never mind. Larry Barker went in. How did you know? I'm psychic. And now about Barker. I'll take care of him. A couple of boys down at headquarters think you did already. What? Yeah. They found his body 20 minutes ago with three slugs in his brain. Oh, no. Oh, yes. And you'll die when you hear who they think put him there. You want to put your head on? Or would you go like that? In a moment, we'll return to the adventures of the Falcon. But first... And now back to the adventures of the Falcon. It just goes to prove you should never sleep in the daytime. Here, Larry Barker tucked me in. When I awoke a police sergeant named Sidney Corbett was standing over me. I couldn't make it my mind, which was more frightening Corbett's news or his face. What's the matter, Mike? You look unhappy. Let me get this straight, Sergeant. Well, you got it straight. Larry Barker's been murdered. And you think I... Oh, it's a possibility. You had a run-in with him. When you found me, I was unconscious. How do I know you weren't facing him? Oh, listen, you shalomie. What are you getting excited for? I said it was a possibility. The probability is there's something else again. Now, what was your trouble with Clark? He had some screwy idea I was horsing around with his wife. Were you? No, you're slipping. That ain't the Mike wearing I know and love. Sheila came to me to get her evidence for a divorce. Why? You got another guy on the string? Oh, she just couldn't stomach Larry anymore. He was crazy jealous. Well, I guess that problem's over now. Well, I hate to disagree with you, but I think her problems are just beginning. I don't see how. But hey, you're not looking at the right track. You say barker was crazy jealous. He was a fodder divorce. Also, she took the other way of getting rid of him. You're nuts. Well, I would have bet you would say that. Whenever you're stuck for an aunt. I'll tell you she didn't kill him, Sergeant. Why don't you scour around and find out who else had it in for Barker? You have any suggestion? Yes. Larry was playing around on the side. He practically admitted it to me. That's why he was ready to believe the worst of Sheila to justify himself. Well, assuming. Now, Mark, you, I say assuming. There was another woman. You said that. That's right. That's right. Well, I'm assuming. Now, Mark, you, I say assuming. There was another woman. So what? We'll know that when you find her. You mean when you find her? You expect her? Uh-huh. That's my part. I found Sheila. You get your own girl. [MUSIC PLAYING] [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] Is there? [KNOCKING] [KNOCKING] He's there. [KNOCKING] Hi, Joyce. Got your nerve? Yes, that's what they all say. Now, look, Miss. I don't know who you are, but if you don't get out of here. No, call a cop? Yes. Well, remember, it's state 49970. Now, what are you waiting for? Who are you? Palaskis, my name, Frank Palaski. I'm a private dick. You know, I like to talk. What do you want? Well, why don't I sit down, huh? Uh, too bad about your boss. My boss? Larry Barker. Someone done them in. You're lying. Don't you think so? We'll take a look at this headline. Well, if he killed an inside apartment. Oh, it's Barker. Better not. Oh, no. You need a drink. No, I don't. What do you mind? Is this why you came here? Well, not exactly. Well, I'm fine. You see, the cops think his wife locked him off. Well, they're crazy. Well, she seemed like the best bet. Of course, you and I know better. What do you mean? Well, Barker came to my office here today to hire me to keep tabs on his mystery. That's a lie. Hired? Alpha or not. Sure. But that was only after I turned him down. You know, he was a tough man to get a buck out of. You'd think his wife would be more generous. What? Well, I thought she at least would let me have a hundreds of titting her off of what was going on, but no. So then I thought of you. I don't understand. Well, now, I'm a student of human nature. You can't believe how low people are. Get to the point. Yeah, well, I wondered why a guy like Barker'd be watching his misses when she never went straight off the wrist. He never went straight off the reservation. And then it occurred to me maybe he liked to put on the war paint himself. I wouldn't know. Are you kidding? Who'd know better? I do suggest you get out. Oh, you don't want to take that attitude, sweetie. Like I said, this is only a theory. Now, the 500 clans should be willing to forget it. Get out. Well, if I do, I'll go straight to Mike wearing it. I don't care where you go. But you can't say later, I didn't give you a chance. If I'll get you 10 wearing, I'll be willing to take it. [music playing] Yeah, hi, Larry. Do I know you? No, but think of what you've been listening. I'm willing to pass it off while you've been making a great mistake. You're working for Sheila Barker, ain't you? Well, well, how would you like to get her off? Maybe you'd better come in. Thanks. I don't believe you'll mention your name. I don't believe I did. It's Pulaski, Frank Pulaski. Oh, I don't tell me you heard of me. Only this afternoon. Sheila Barker told me you were working for her husband. Oh, she's got the story twisted, Dad. He wanted me to go to work, but I couldn't see it. We couldn't get together on a seat. That's tough. Well, it's tougher than you think. Imagine me sitting here with everything I know. And what do you know? Well, is it worth 500 cents? It might be. Well, suppose I told you that Barker was playing around. I figured that out for myself. Yeah, but I know her name. Wouldn't you pay off? Mm-hmm. But you must have braced her first. You know, you're pretty cute. How about you say that to all of us? All of us. Now, who's the girl? Uh-uh. First, let me see the color of your dope. Come right. Pulaski, who's the girl? Let go. I asked you something up. Don't you better do that again. Don't let me go. Don't let me go. You're gonna pay for that? Put it on my bill. Now, what's your name? Well? Joyce. Joyce Crane. Where can I find her? At the Comstock. Thanks a lot, Pulaski. You've been a great help. That's okay, Wary. The pleasure was all mine. You'll be surprised what I do for you in the future. [knocking on door] [knocking on door] Hello. Whatever you're telling, Mr. I'm not interested. How do you know it? Have you seen my line? I'll take my chances. You can't afford, dude, Joyce. Aren't you being just a little bit familiar? If you think I'm obnoxious now, where do you know me better? My name's Mike Waring. Oh, all right for you. You're not impressed? There's no idea. You can say everything you want who writes this. Ah, everything? But you're not fooling me. I know Pulaski's gonna see you. I kind of hope to be a surprise. Now, he announced his intention as he left. I see. And I see something else. Why? Now he's right. You wouldn't have made him a good wife. You're much too possessive. No, no, no. Careful. Maybe Kitty's listening. But you are possessive. You proved it when you killed him. Get out. You're forgetting Angel. I am out. You never invited me in. That's the big mouth. That'd have gone a reminder. Hey, buddy. Hey? Yeah. I wonder if you could set an argument for me, my friend. How old is it? He says you're Mike Waring. Well, and I got a gun that says you're gonna get into this car. Who's that? Apparently both of you. It is. You fellas ought to be ashamed of yourself. Things like this don't happen anymore. Don't they? Yeah, I guess they do. Well, who's left you I sit on? Look over, Wally. Watch him. You know, I got a friend who won't believe this. He's a police sergeant. Think of that. You're not even in threat. You think he's failing to be hurt? Absolutely. You're right, darling. You talk too much, Waring. You may be right. Sure I am, I gotta know. I talk too much, too. All right, Wally, let's find a nice, quiet spot where, instead of all this dialogue, we can get a little action. In a moment, we'll return to the Adventures of the Falcon. Well, that's life for you. Obviously, somewhere along the line, I put my foot in it. Five minutes after Wally found his nice, quiet spot, that same foot was around my neck. The next thing I knew I was a police headquarters, and it had begun to rain. And I was the only one getting wet. Sergeant Corbett was in charge of the downpour. All right, Sussman. One small. You got that out. You want to try me? Well, I thought that would bring you around. You didn't have to do that. I thought it was too good an opportunity to waste. Here's a towel. Thanks. Well, you better get the back of your neck, Mike. You're not dry behind the ears. Oh, that's a good one. How did I get here anyway? A power car found you in Red Hook. Recognizing you is my comrade in arms. They brought you here. Now, who did it? I don't know their names, but they were obviously hired by the same part of your car. You kill Larry Barker. You mean Sheila? Don't be a sap. They were hired by Joyce Crane. And who, pray tale, is Joyce Crane? She was Larry Barker's secretary. Only her time belonged to him out of the office as well. And the two folks who gave you that going over were hired by her. Yes. If you wanted to script show, I wouldn't care to hear them. Now look, Sidney. We already picked them up. One is Wally Forbes and the other is a boy named Tony Goldman. How do you know that the right ones? Why, they admitted it. Oh. Well, then we shouldn't have any trouble getting him to confess. The Joyce hired him. That I doubt. Now look, Corbett. Well, what are you telling me to look for? This isn't television. They're friends of Frank Pulaski. What? Yeah. They were just doing them a favor. Now that I thank you, but why did I lock them up? When they were doing me a favor, too. Hello, Joyce. And tell me you're back again. I wouldn't slam the door, lover. This time I brought a long friend. This is Sergeant Corbett. How do you do? Look, Sergeant. I don't know what wearing told you. Well, that's just a trouble. He didn't tell me a thing. Maybe you can help out. Maybe we come in. No. No. I don't know. I don't know what wearing told you. But that's just a trouble. He didn't tell me a thing. Maybe you can help out. Maybe we come in. No. I don't know what wearing told you. Well, that's just a trouble. He didn't tell me a thing. Maybe you can help out. Maybe we come in. No. But I think we better. That an official would quit. All right, didn't flash my badge. Now, why can't we keep this on a friendly basis? Well, I don't like him. Me? Oh, the girl got taped. Sit down. Thanks. Now, what do you want to know? Well, wearing hairs come up with a very interesting theory. You see, Joyce, there's one character in this little drama we've forgotten. Now, you don't believe that Sheila killed Larry Barker, do you? Yes, I do. I don't know what you want to know. Now, you don't believe that Sheila killed Larry Barker, do you? Yes, I do. You change your mind. It's a woman's prerogative. Well, let's hold Sheila in a bayon for a while. Let's get back to this character we've overlooked. Now, what's the name of the private dick Larry hired? You mean Pulaski? No, Pulaski never went to work for him. This is the boy who actually did the job. The one who tailed Sheila to my apartment. Alice Aronachi. That Aronachi? That's a name? What's he got to do with this? Well, let's suppose Larry never paid him for the job. He didn't? So that gives Aronachi a motive. You're crazy, only reason Larry didn't pay him is because he was busy. But why not she expected to be paid right there and then? No, Larry had a right to check and see whether his information was in the court. Once Larry found out Sheila hired you to get divorced evidence, you agreed to pay off? How do you know that? Because Larry told me as much. Then it's your theory. You're not kidding. She knew she'd ever be free any other way? You really want to see her burn, don't you? I most certainly do. Bloodthirsty little girl, ain't she? Well, what do you say, Mike? I say it's about time you did something. Don't you remember that? She's the one we want. You are your mind. That's possible too, but it doesn't alter the conclusion. You killed Larry Potter. No. Yes, you were in love with him. Then why would I kill him? Because you were getting older every day. You went with him for nine years, always joluting yourself someday he'd marry you. When you finally woke up to the fact he was killing you, that was it. No. Can you prove that, Mike? Sure. When Barker came to my place, he accused me of running around with Sheila. He slugged me before I had a chance to tell I was only working for her. 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