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Auto Light and its 96,000 dealers present Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light brings you the One Millionth Joe, a suspense play produced and edited by William Spear and starring Mr. Jack Carson. I'm Al Jusant from A to Z in public relations is how I bill myself. And there was this stunt which I dreamed up for the Bureau of Better Business Promotion to pay off the Fourth of July weekend. But I hadn't counted on the fireworks, which in this case was a big 45 jammed in the middle of…

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Synopsis

In the thrilling episode of Suspense titled "The One Millionth Joe," the excitement of a publicity stunt at the Los Angeles airport quickly spirals into a tense and dangerous situation. Al Jusant, a public relations expert, has orchestrated a grand event to celebrate the one millionth visitor to the airport, promising a plethora of prizes, including a free trip to Brazil. As the day unfolds, passengers flood through the gates, and the atmosphere is electric with anticipation. Al, along with a team of businessmen, reporters, and cameramen, eagerly awaits the moment when they can announce the lucky winner.

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Howard McNear

Hy Averback

Jack Carson

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Suspense 500622 390 The One Millionth Joe (128-44) 28996 30m15s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 390

The One Millionth Joe

Thursday, June 22, 1950 · 30:35

Suspense, Episode 390

The One Millionth Joe

Thursday, June 22, 1950 · 30:35

Summary

A man becomes the one millionth visitor at the Los Angeles airport, but his excitement quickly turns to dread when a gunman threatens him. The stakes rise as the true nature of his luck is revealed.

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