1 00:00:25,359 --> 00:00:27,633 Good evening ladies and gentlemen, 2 00:00:28,460 --> 00:00:31,673 this is an associate of mine mr Lloyd, 3 00:00:33,032 --> 00:00:36,597 mr Lloyd will introduce tonight's show, 4 00:00:37,679 --> 00:00:42,936 I paid a great deal of money for this bird but of course it will be worth it, 5 00:00:43,136 --> 00:00:46,060 he may even take over my work permanently, 6 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:50,062 thus freeing me for other duties, go ahead mr Lloyd, 7 00:00:52,559 --> 00:00:55,062 come now, good evening ladies, 8 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:57,954 good evening ladies and gentlemen, 9 00:00:59,680 --> 00:01:04,940 I don't understand, it he's been working regularly on a local radio station, 10 00:01:05,639 --> 00:01:07,392 had a program of his own, 11 00:01:08,526 --> 00:01:10,609 as a news commentator, 12 00:01:11,040 --> 00:01:13,314 good evening ladies and gentlemen, 13 00:01:14,340 --> 00:01:16,771 I’m afraid I’ll have to do it myself, 14 00:01:16,971 --> 00:01:21,387 ladies and gentlemen welcome to Alfred Hitchcock presents, 15 00:01:21,734 --> 00:01:25,879 next on view is tonight's story: Ambition. 16 00:01:58,799 --> 00:02:02,218 -Oh Cliff. -The cat's out of the bag mr Cox. 17 00:02:03,506 --> 00:02:06,161 -What? -They know we've got Lou Heinz. 18 00:02:06,671 --> 00:02:10,035 -Who? who knows? -Everybody, 19 00:02:10,235 --> 00:02:13,079 stories all over the courthouse. 20 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:17,514 How can they know? we just put them on ice last night. 21 00:02:17,714 --> 00:02:20,354 The boys downtown aren't stupid, 22 00:02:20,454 --> 00:02:22,254 after all you sprung him from jail, 23 00:02:22,354 --> 00:02:26,157 they know he's been involved with Mac Davis and Ernie Stillinger, 24 00:02:26,357 --> 00:02:30,113 -you had any calls from the press yet? -No. -You will. 25 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:34,603 Why did this have to happen now? 26 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:36,976 first decent break I’ve had since, 27 00:02:37,076 --> 00:02:39,276 I became D.A. and some loudmouth tips. 28 00:02:39,288 --> 00:02:41,011 Well it'd come up by Monday anyhow. 29 00:02:41,111 --> 00:02:43,980 By Monday I would have had indictments against Davis and Stillinger. 30 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:46,926 If Heinz holds up before the grand jury, 31 00:02:47,126 --> 00:02:48,859 however you should have left him in jail. 32 00:02:49,059 --> 00:02:51,075 He wouldn't have talked that was part of the deal. 33 00:02:51,275 --> 00:02:54,129 He's going to testify against two top racketeers to, 34 00:02:54,329 --> 00:02:57,295 get out of a 90-day sentence as a habitual drunkard. 35 00:02:57,395 --> 00:03:00,139 Cliff, will you just let me handle this. 36 00:03:02,239 --> 00:03:05,276 It's not me you have to convince, boss, 37 00:03:05,482 --> 00:03:06,749 it's the Mayor, 38 00:03:06,949 --> 00:03:09,032 he's waiting to talk to you. 39 00:03:28,509 --> 00:03:31,303 Third floor front right side. 40 00:03:31,503 --> 00:03:35,193 -Where's Heinz? -Where would he be? the bar up the street. 41 00:03:37,615 --> 00:03:40,520 Park around the corner and wait, 42 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,698 take care of this car and watch. 43 00:04:12,080 --> 00:04:14,617 -How'd you get here? -Yeah bright, 44 00:04:14,926 --> 00:04:17,820 -a real genius, honey. -Charlie told you? 45 00:04:18,020 --> 00:04:21,189 Which makes him twice as smart as you are. 46 00:04:21,389 --> 00:04:23,939 it's a good thing it's me instead of Heinz, isn't it? 47 00:04:24,139 --> 00:04:25,404 I wish it was him. 48 00:04:25,604 --> 00:04:27,365 Now get out of here before it comes back. 49 00:04:27,465 --> 00:04:30,211 Not until I get what I came after. 50 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:35,054 -What are you looking for? -It's records. 51 00:04:35,962 --> 00:04:39,520 There aren't any records, they're almost head that's why I hired them. 52 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:43,968 Yeah, you did didn't you? 53 00:04:48,921 --> 00:04:51,771 -You want the landlady hear you? -She wentout with her son. 54 00:04:51,871 --> 00:04:54,640 She could come back and soak with Heinz, now get out of here. 55 00:04:54,740 --> 00:04:56,807 -I want to wait for him. -Why? 56 00:04:57,169 --> 00:04:59,765 To get rid of the evidence, Mac. 57 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:04,177 -You would wouldn't you? -I’m not going to jail. 58 00:05:04,277 --> 00:05:05,388 You will if you kill him. 59 00:05:05,488 --> 00:05:08,730 I’ll take that chance, when you get out look after yourself. 60 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:19,860 Ernie, it's his word against ours, 61 00:05:20,060 --> 00:05:23,054 his nerves are so shot from drinking he'll need a couple, 62 00:05:23,154 --> 00:05:26,455 of belts to brace him our lawyer will tear him apart at the trial. 63 00:05:26,555 --> 00:05:28,048 There's not gonna be any trial, 64 00:05:28,248 --> 00:05:30,903 you've never done time back, I have, 65 00:05:31,125 --> 00:05:32,680 I sweat when I think about it, 66 00:05:32,880 --> 00:05:35,268 I wake up at night, 67 00:05:35,825 --> 00:05:37,491 I’m not going to jail. 68 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:45,687 All right Ernie, but let me play my cards first. 69 00:05:45,919 --> 00:05:47,036 What cards? 70 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:53,162 The D.A. owes me a favor. 71 00:05:54,166 --> 00:05:55,991 -What for? -Something happened... 72 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:08,156 That's Charlie someone is coming, 73 00:06:08,356 --> 00:06:09,240 now clear out. 74 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:13,724 -Are you sure Mac? -I said I’d fix it tonight now come on. 75 00:06:14,225 --> 00:06:16,103 You better fix it. 76 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:23,826 And who is this witness? 77 00:06:25,199 --> 00:06:27,711 His name is Lou Heintz your honor. 78 00:06:27,911 --> 00:06:30,060 Is he in protective custody? 79 00:06:30,704 --> 00:06:32,868 -No sir. -Why not? 80 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:37,320 -Well... -That was part of the deal, that he wouldn't be confined. 81 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:41,284 -How did you look at him? -He asked to talk to me, it was, 82 00:06:41,484 --> 00:06:44,255 droug tank at the city jail and, 83 00:06:44,455 --> 00:06:48,500 -wanted to get out. -Drug tank, what kind of a witness is that? 84 00:06:48,700 --> 00:06:53,080 -Well he was key man in the organization until a couple of years ago. -Hoodlum? 85 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:54,613 An accountant. 86 00:06:55,759 --> 00:06:58,756 Oh he knows the whole operation then, 87 00:06:59,050 --> 00:07:01,126 you have copies of the records. 88 00:07:01,520 --> 00:07:06,259 No, sir no records. Well you're not expecting to keep books, do you? 89 00:07:06,918 --> 00:07:10,886 -What evidence do you have without records? -He has it all in his mind, 90 00:07:11,086 --> 00:07:13,419 he's a sort of uh mathematical wizard. 91 00:07:17,303 --> 00:07:19,629 You and Mac Davis are old friends. 92 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:26,079 -Who told you that? -Oh I have my informants too, 93 00:07:29,039 --> 00:07:30,667 care to deny it? 94 00:07:31,999 --> 00:07:35,960 Your honor, I haven't seen that man since I became district attorney. 95 00:07:36,160 --> 00:07:40,187 Since you took office we've uncovered very few major crimes in the city. 96 00:07:40,387 --> 00:07:41,814 Maybe there haven't been any. 97 00:07:41,914 --> 00:07:44,945 And a city this size let's not kid each other Rudy, 98 00:07:45,145 --> 00:07:47,023 you used the word yourself, 99 00:07:47,338 --> 00:07:49,163 -organization. -All right. 100 00:07:50,071 --> 00:07:51,949 Why does it work so smoothly? 101 00:07:52,049 --> 00:07:54,084 Because Davis isn't a cheap racketeer from, 102 00:07:54,284 --> 00:07:56,840 the prohibition era he's quiet and he's smart. 103 00:07:56,940 --> 00:07:59,473 Smart or uh protected? 104 00:08:00,479 --> 00:08:03,619 I don't think I like what you mean, George. 105 00:08:03,819 --> 00:08:05,261 This isn't my question Rudy, 106 00:08:05,461 --> 00:08:08,164 it's one that's beginning to come from a bunch of disgruntled voters, 107 00:08:08,264 --> 00:08:10,314 reform group that may set up a third party, 108 00:08:10,414 --> 00:08:12,518 in the next city and state elections. 109 00:08:12,618 --> 00:08:16,408 Good, good, let them run a magician for district attorney, 110 00:08:17,599 --> 00:08:20,569 see if he can get convictions without evidence. 111 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:24,776 I I just don't understand you Rudy, 112 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:29,667 when you took office I thought you were bright, ambitious, 113 00:08:29,867 --> 00:08:32,163 that's the impression you gave the whole party. 114 00:08:32,263 --> 00:08:33,919 Just as ambitious as the next man. 115 00:08:34,119 --> 00:08:35,491 And you haven't shown it. 116 00:08:35,691 --> 00:08:38,072 Why because I haven't got an indictment against Davis? 117 00:08:38,172 --> 00:08:42,405 Let's not forget Stillinger, he's not as smart as Davis or is quiet. 118 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:46,487 -Mac keeps him under control. -Mac? your friendship is showing. 119 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:50,360 Do us both a favor will you George, don't mention that again. 120 00:08:50,560 --> 00:08:52,414 I can't help it, 121 00:08:53,053 --> 00:08:56,149 you see I’m not running for office again, 122 00:08:56,249 --> 00:08:59,582 with any kind of a showing you could be elected mayor next year, 123 00:08:59,682 --> 00:09:03,556 you're still a young man, good job here might put you in line for governor. 124 00:09:03,656 --> 00:09:05,056 Now don't you think I know that? 125 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:09,850 Rudy, there's another way one that'll protect all of us. 126 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:11,415 Like what? 127 00:09:11,784 --> 00:09:16,457 Step aside make a public admission of your, friendship and disqualify yourself from the case, 128 00:09:16,657 --> 00:09:20,280 -let the governor appoint a special prosecutor. -No. 129 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:24,368 Be sensible, people will admire your loyalty to a friend 130 00:09:24,568 --> 00:09:28,520 if he's convicted, you'll get credit for not helping him. 131 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:32,351 The answer is still no, I’ll do my own job. 132 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:35,583 I hope you know what you're doing Rudy, 133 00:09:35,783 --> 00:09:39,598 but if you don't get an indictment, and a conviction this time, 134 00:09:40,394 --> 00:09:42,629 you're through. 135 00:09:51,476 --> 00:09:54,526 I’ll just be a couple of minutes you wait here for me. 136 00:09:54,726 --> 00:09:56,676 All right that mayor's got you jumping. 137 00:09:56,776 --> 00:09:58,911 Okay got me jumping if we got a case. 138 00:09:59,111 --> 00:10:02,346 I just want to check and see if Heinz is okay. 139 00:10:21,243 --> 00:10:22,416 Heinz... 140 00:10:24,399 --> 00:10:27,257 Heinz, it's mr Cox, let me in. 141 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:43,036 -Talk again. -It's me mr Cox, open up. 142 00:10:44,959 --> 00:10:46,316 Just a minute mr Cox. 143 00:10:54,480 --> 00:10:58,032 -What's the matter with you? -I thought it might be a trick. 144 00:10:58,132 --> 00:10:59,670 I thought it might be Mac Davis. 145 00:10:59,770 --> 00:11:02,457 Now listen, don't you go getting yourself worked up over nothing. 146 00:11:02,557 --> 00:11:05,942 -we just moved you in here last night, he can't possibly... -But he can... 147 00:11:06,020 --> 00:11:07,889 That's very funny mr Cox, 148 00:11:08,242 --> 00:11:09,665 that's real funny, 149 00:11:15,136 --> 00:11:16,493 take a look, 150 00:11:17,571 --> 00:11:20,738 to MD, with gratitude, 1944. 151 00:11:22,160 --> 00:11:24,787 -Where'd you find it? -On the table. 152 00:11:25,503 --> 00:11:26,603 How? 153 00:11:33,078 --> 00:11:34,178 you went out didn't you? 154 00:11:34,278 --> 00:11:37,107 Well I had to have a drink tonight, you didn't leave me anything. 155 00:11:37,207 --> 00:11:39,009 And one of his runners must have spotted. 156 00:11:39,023 --> 00:11:42,006 You gotta help me, they're gonna get me, I know it. -Calm down, calm down, 157 00:11:42,106 --> 00:11:44,156 -that's not Maxwell. -But he's not alone is there any still Stillinger. 158 00:11:44,356 --> 00:11:47,356 -Ernie Stillinger it's not... -Ah, gotta get out of town. 159 00:11:47,811 --> 00:11:51,765 Listen that is all you have to do and you gotta get yourself killed. 160 00:11:51,965 --> 00:11:53,718 Sit down, sit down. 161 00:11:56,383 --> 00:11:57,556 Now listen to me, 162 00:11:58,503 --> 00:12:03,145 look, maybe you'd better come down to the city jail with me, 163 00:12:03,345 --> 00:12:06,832 -No. -You'd risk your life for that booze, dindn't you? 164 00:12:07,032 --> 00:12:10,458 will you go out in the street again and it will be your obituary. 165 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:13,817 -Now what am I going to do? -You are going to stay right here, 166 00:12:13,917 --> 00:12:17,642 where it's safe to keep yourself locked in, I'll call guards placed around you. 167 00:12:17,742 --> 00:12:19,585 -Will you do that? -And don't you go out, 168 00:12:20,140 --> 00:12:23,619 if you need anything, you send a landlady here. 169 00:12:26,675 --> 00:12:29,389 All right mr Cox anything you say. 170 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:35,380 Are you going to be all right now? 171 00:12:43,018 --> 00:12:45,768 And don't open this door for anyone, except me. 172 00:12:45,968 --> 00:12:48,550 All right, anything you say mr Cox. 173 00:13:13,279 --> 00:13:15,462 -How is he? -He's drunk. 174 00:13:46,560 --> 00:13:51,792 -Well, have a good weekend, Cliff, what's left of it. -See you Monday. 175 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:04,738 Hi beautiful, 176 00:14:04,938 --> 00:14:06,302 you go some place? 177 00:14:06,639 --> 00:14:11,423 Well, the club dance tonight, now don't tell me you forgot. 178 00:14:11,623 --> 00:14:14,438 I’m afraid I’ve had too many things in my mind. 179 00:14:14,552 --> 00:14:16,853 I don't think you have to shave again, do you? 180 00:14:16,953 --> 00:14:19,455 And the appreciate has been waiting for us since 8:30. 181 00:14:19,555 --> 00:14:21,146 Annie could we possibly skip this one? 182 00:14:21,346 --> 00:14:23,377 Oh Rudy it's Madge’s birthday. 183 00:14:23,577 --> 00:14:25,844 Honestly I am I’m just beat. 184 00:14:26,480 --> 00:14:30,314 between this uh, gardening, this thing downtown... 185 00:14:31,280 --> 00:14:34,079 goodness can't you ever get a weekend off? 186 00:14:34,179 --> 00:14:37,272 Why don't you go on ahead and uh say I’m stuck with work or something. 187 00:14:37,472 --> 00:14:40,510 -Oh no darling. -Why not they believe you? 188 00:14:41,729 --> 00:14:44,180 You work twice as hard as you have to. 189 00:14:44,380 --> 00:14:46,937 Get an argument about that from the mayor, 190 00:14:47,037 --> 00:14:48,849 he says I’m not ambitious. 191 00:14:50,160 --> 00:14:53,645 -Are you sure you don't mind if I go? -No. 192 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:04,439 Wake me when you come in. Have fun. 193 00:15:24,160 --> 00:15:27,987 -Hello Rudy, long time no see. -What do you want Mac? 194 00:15:28,187 --> 00:15:32,109 -Little talk with an old friend. -I’ve got nothing to say to you. 195 00:15:32,309 --> 00:15:33,930 I have something to say to you. 196 00:15:36,720 --> 00:15:40,182 -What's the matter with you? -Open your jacket, open it! 197 00:15:42,827 --> 00:15:46,840 I haven't used one in years I wouldn't even know where to look for it. 198 00:15:47,040 --> 00:15:51,126 Yes, you hire boys to do that for you nowadays, don't you? 199 00:15:52,799 --> 00:15:56,277 I’m alone, I even parked my car around the corner. 200 00:15:56,477 --> 00:15:59,917 -Why? -In case you have nosy neighbors. 201 00:16:09,775 --> 00:16:10,875 That's better, 202 00:16:11,779 --> 00:16:13,079 where's your wife? 203 00:16:13,279 --> 00:16:15,461 She's asked for the evening. 204 00:16:15,661 --> 00:16:17,791 How about a cup of coffee? 205 00:16:19,123 --> 00:16:21,851 Sure, yeah just fixing a sandwich. 206 00:16:23,656 --> 00:16:25,284 But I’m starving. 207 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:50,991 What do you want Mac? 208 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:54,869 I want you to drop it Rudy, 209 00:16:55,987 --> 00:16:57,554 I can't. 210 00:16:57,754 --> 00:16:58,854 Why not? 211 00:16:59,336 --> 00:17:00,890 -You haven't got anything. -No. 212 00:17:02,336 --> 00:17:06,092 Is that why you tore Heinz’s room apart today? 213 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:10,136 -You're dreaming. -Am I? 214 00:17:10,336 --> 00:17:11,614 What a match? 215 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:16,714 What happened to that lighter I gave you? 216 00:17:20,079 --> 00:17:23,846 -I lost it. -Not up at Heinz by any chance? 217 00:17:27,120 --> 00:17:28,839 Okay, I was there, 218 00:17:29,267 --> 00:17:31,782 but only to get Stillinger are off his back, 219 00:17:31,982 --> 00:17:33,866 -you got the lighter? -No. 220 00:17:35,760 --> 00:17:40,544 -Why not? -I didn't think I should take property that wasn't mine. 221 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:43,980 Yeah, 222 00:17:45,906 --> 00:17:47,850 I remember when you gave it to me. 223 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:51,262 All right I’ll say it for you Mac, 224 00:17:51,722 --> 00:17:53,211 for saving my life. 225 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,474 It was a memento, 226 00:17:55,674 --> 00:17:57,000 I appreciated it. 227 00:17:57,100 --> 00:17:59,107 I’ve often thought of that night in Germany, 228 00:17:59,207 --> 00:18:01,160 when you dragged me across that field. 229 00:18:01,360 --> 00:18:04,029 -You were lucky. -No, you had guts you, 230 00:18:04,229 --> 00:18:07,640 -you didn't have to do what you did. -So I did it, 231 00:18:07,840 --> 00:18:10,150 that was then, 232 00:18:10,964 --> 00:18:12,717 but now I’m tired. 233 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:17,080 I’ve come a long way since those days and so have you Rudy, 234 00:18:17,280 --> 00:18:19,408 what else I say I’ve had it, 235 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:23,073 I know you don't have much of a case, but any scared silly, 236 00:18:23,173 --> 00:18:25,320 he's all for getting rid of Heinz. 237 00:18:25,520 --> 00:18:28,109 -You want that heated up. -No. 238 00:18:29,600 --> 00:18:31,235 Ah, the thing is this, 239 00:18:31,630 --> 00:18:35,380 there's a reform element in this town, it's howling for my scout, 240 00:18:35,480 --> 00:18:39,620 that's a big role Rudy, enough to get you into the governor's mansion someday, 241 00:18:39,720 --> 00:18:40,715 maybe, 242 00:18:40,815 --> 00:18:43,719 so you'll keep on trying and maybe one day you'll get a case, 243 00:18:43,919 --> 00:18:47,700 but I’m getting too old and comfortable to do a stretch, 244 00:18:47,900 --> 00:18:51,069 I’ve made my pile, I’m fixed for life, 245 00:18:52,621 --> 00:18:53,921 and I want to get married. 246 00:18:55,557 --> 00:19:00,942 You'll never get married Mac, you've been a bachelor too long to submit now. 247 00:19:01,042 --> 00:19:03,719 Now laugh isn't it no this is a real thing, 248 00:19:03,919 --> 00:19:06,358 she's different, she's got class, 249 00:19:06,995 --> 00:19:09,775 she'll marry me if I get out of the racket, 250 00:19:11,284 --> 00:19:12,502 What do you mean? 251 00:19:12,602 --> 00:19:15,595 I mean I’m getting out, I’m dumping the whole organization at 90's lap, 252 00:19:15,695 --> 00:19:18,218 washing my hands at the whole thing. 253 00:19:19,376 --> 00:19:22,898 -Isn't it uh too late? -Not if you lay off. 254 00:19:23,339 --> 00:19:27,272 I’m getting out it's what the good D.A. wants isn't it. 255 00:19:27,472 --> 00:19:30,676 -Yeah. -So it won't benefit you politically because, 256 00:19:30,776 --> 00:19:32,999 you won't have a chance of setting me up, 257 00:19:33,099 --> 00:19:35,770 but that's not going to stop you from being governor, 258 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:38,949 -you're going to make it, I know. -Thanks. 259 00:19:44,799 --> 00:19:47,902 But on somebody else's back, hey Rudy? 260 00:19:49,246 --> 00:19:50,867 for old time's sake. 261 00:19:58,880 --> 00:20:00,942 I told you Mac I owe you my life. 262 00:20:03,692 --> 00:20:07,000 I’d appreciate it, if she got me that lighter, 263 00:20:07,200 --> 00:20:09,533 kind of memento like I said. 264 00:20:14,720 --> 00:20:16,802 -Glad to. -Good night. 265 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,237 Oh uh, 266 00:20:22,166 --> 00:20:26,877 I’d invite you to the wedding but it wouldn't look right you know what I mean. 267 00:20:27,276 --> 00:20:29,220 Good luck just the same thing. 268 00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:39,837 Regards to the bride. 269 00:20:56,231 --> 00:20:59,331 Sorry to bother you on a Sunday mr Cox but something's happened, 270 00:20:59,531 --> 00:21:02,440 I figured you'd want to know about right away. 271 00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:05,880 Well I want to get this weeding done today lieutenant, 272 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:09,051 -you like begonias? -Oh yeah. 273 00:21:10,406 --> 00:21:13,272 Dear would you excuse it us? 274 00:21:13,678 --> 00:21:16,920 Officer would you be so kind to turn the water off for me? 275 00:21:17,120 --> 00:21:18,531 Thank you. 276 00:21:20,150 --> 00:21:23,282 Is about is that witness of yours uh, 277 00:21:23,482 --> 00:21:26,253 advice case involving Mac Davis and this Stillinger. 278 00:21:26,453 --> 00:21:29,935 -Oh you mean Heinz? -Yes, he's dead mr Cox, 279 00:21:30,135 --> 00:21:32,650 they shot him last night about 10 o'clock, 280 00:21:32,750 --> 00:21:33,900 he was in his room. 281 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:36,665 -You sure about that time? -No doubt about it, 282 00:21:36,765 --> 00:21:39,074 his landlady went out to get him a bottle of Gin, 283 00:21:39,274 --> 00:21:42,440 when she came back 15 minutes later he was dead. 284 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:45,592 So Ernie Stillinger finally got trigger happy, huh? 285 00:21:45,792 --> 00:21:48,626 Well we figured it was either bound to be Ernie or Mac, 286 00:21:48,826 --> 00:21:49,926 but it looks like Mac, 287 00:21:50,026 --> 00:21:53,834 but we found Mac’s cigarette lighter in the room with his name engraved on it, 288 00:21:53,934 --> 00:21:58,322 and the bullet we dug from Heinz came from a gun owned by Mac. 289 00:21:59,120 --> 00:22:02,619 Well uh Ernie could have used Mac’s gun? 290 00:22:02,819 --> 00:22:05,881 Sure that's circumstantial, but there's a matter of the alibi, 291 00:22:05,981 --> 00:22:07,971 Ernie has a couple of boys that'll swear, 292 00:22:08,071 --> 00:22:11,049 they were playing cards with him last night. 293 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:12,526 What about Mac? 294 00:22:12,760 --> 00:22:15,560 Well that's the only thing that's got us stumped, 295 00:22:15,760 --> 00:22:20,143 either he's bluffing, he's crazy or he's got the best alibi in the world, 296 00:22:20,343 --> 00:22:22,343 Mac said he was in your house with you, 297 00:22:22,543 --> 00:22:25,910 last night at the time Heinz was shot, mr Cox. 298 00:22:26,559 --> 00:22:27,659 And uh, 299 00:22:28,923 --> 00:22:31,323 -what what time do you say that was? -10 o'clock. 300 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:35,810 -Are you holding Mac? -Certainly, 301 00:22:36,010 --> 00:22:41,289 he must be out of his mind to think he could get away with an alibi like that. 302 00:22:41,489 --> 00:22:42,989 You know something lieutenant? 303 00:22:44,430 --> 00:22:47,151 I haven't seen that man since I took office. 304 00:22:47,351 --> 00:22:50,538 Then we've got him this time, dead to right. 305 00:22:50,738 --> 00:22:51,838 Yes, 306 00:22:53,292 --> 00:22:55,612 yes, I believe we have it. 307 00:22:55,943 --> 00:22:57,557 Thank you mr Cox. 308 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:02,522 -Lieutenant... -Yes sir? 309 00:23:07,620 --> 00:23:09,323 Uh, don't step on the begonias anyway out. 310 00:23:12,532 --> 00:23:15,253 -Yes sir, uh, goodbye mr Cox. -Bye-bye. 311 00:23:22,952 --> 00:23:26,040 I’m afraid we didn't show you all of that story, 312 00:23:26,240 --> 00:23:29,601 unfortunately Helen discovered that two coffee cups, 313 00:23:29,801 --> 00:23:33,560 had been used the night before and became suspicious, 314 00:23:33,760 --> 00:23:37,511 and to save his marriage poor Rudy had to tell the truth, 315 00:23:37,711 --> 00:23:39,660 of course his career was ruined, 316 00:23:39,860 --> 00:23:43,155 but that's the way life is on television, 317 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:47,272 have you ever observed that catastrophes usually come in threes? 318 00:23:47,472 --> 00:23:50,665 if this is true another commercial must be on the way, 319 00:23:50,865 --> 00:23:54,760 I shall rejoin you as soon as it seems prudent. 320 00:23:54,960 --> 00:23:57,375 Thank you for your kind attention, 321 00:23:58,000 --> 00:24:02,409 regardless mr Lloyd is no longer with us, 322 00:24:05,103 --> 00:24:07,633 he has answered a higher calling, 323 00:24:10,960 --> 00:24:16,460 next week we shall return with another story until then, good night.