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25th precinct, Sergeant Waters. All right, get on over to 2nd Avenue. The third alarm on that fire just hit. Sergeant Tenney's on the job there. He'll put you to work on traffic. Yeah, that's right. You are in the muster room at the 21st precinct, the nerve center. A call is coming through. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final call. That call from this minute until the final report is written in the 124 room at the 21st prec…

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Synopsis

In The Mark, the bustling atmosphere of the 21st Precinct sets the stage for a gripping tale of deception and urgency. Captain Frank Cannelly oversees the precinct, where the daily grind of police work unfolds against the backdrop of New York City. The episode opens with a call about a two-alarm fire, showcasing the precinct's commitment to public safety. However, the focus quickly shifts when Phil Parizzoni and his wife Rose arrive, desperate for assistance after falling victim to the Pigeon Drop Scheme.

Host

A

Art Hannes

Cast›

Everett Sloane

H

Harold Stone

K

Ken Lynch

L

Larry Haines

Mandel Kramer

Santos Ortega

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_21st_Precinct_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

21st Precinct 54-10-27 (068) The Mark.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 68

The Mark

Wednesday, October 27, 1954 · 29:24

21st Precinct, Episode 68

The Mark

Wednesday, October 27, 1954 · 29:24

Summary

A married couple falls victim to the Pigeon Drop Scheme, leading to a tense confrontation at the 21st Precinct. The police must navigate the complexities of the case to restore order and justice.

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