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21st precinct, Sergeant Collins. No, the captain's over there at the scene. No, I haven't heard about that yet. Who gave those instructions to the emergency structure to go back to quarters? What do you want to talk to the desk officer about? Yeah, we still need these... You are by transcription in the muster room of the 21st precinct, the Mercer. A call is coming through. You will follow the action taken by the police. A call is coming through. You will follow the action ta…

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Synopsis

In The Gorilla, Captain Vincent P. Cronin of the 21st Precinct is on night duty when a series of urgent calls flood in. The precinct is bustling with activity as reports of an armed robbery and a child struck by a vehicle demand immediate attention. As the officers respond to these emergencies, the atmosphere is tense, with the weight of responsibility resting heavily on Cronin's shoulders.

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21st Precinct 56-04-26 (134) The Gorilla.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 134

The Gorilla

Thursday, April 26, 1956 · 26:17

21st Precinct, Episode 134

The Gorilla

Thursday, April 26, 1956 · 26:17

Summary

In this episode of 21st Precinct, Captain Cronin and his team respond to a series of chaotic events, including an armed robbery and a child struck by a car. Amidst the turmoil, a woman reports a gorilla in her apartment, leading to an unexpected and humorous investigation.

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  • 1956 — SS Ideal X, the world's first successful container ship, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey, for Houston, Texas.

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