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Synopsis
In the gripping episode Chicken Feed from the classic radio series Suspense, the story unfolds around Ralph Clark, a seemingly ordinary man whose life spirals into chaos over a trivial argument with his wife, Mary, about a mere nickel. The tension begins in their home when their son, Junior, asks for a nickel, prompting a heated discussion about the value of money and parenting. Ralph, feeling cornered by his wife's criticism, storms out of the house, seeking solace and a way to cool down. He hops into his car and drives to the small town of Lansing, California, a place notorious for its speed traps and strict law enforcement.
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