Show Notes
Today's Mystery: After a wrong turn leaves Simon Templar and taxi driver Louie dining at a lonely roadside restaurant, a flat tire leads them to discover a corpse in the trunk of Louie's cab. When the body mysteriously disappears, the Saint sets out to uncover the truth behind the "Happy Hamburger."
Original Radio Broadcast: September 10, 1950
Originating from Hollywood
Starring Vincent Price as Simon Templar, The Saint. Also featuring Louise Erickson, Noreen Gammill, Arthur Q. Bryan, Dave Light, and Larry Dobkin as Louie.
Written by Louis Vittes. Music composed and conducted by Van Dexter.
Directed by Helen Mack.
Announced by Don Stanley.
Based on characters created by Leslie Charteris. A James L. Saphier production.
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