Summary
Mr. Hero is launching a promotional campaign in Northeast Ohio, distributing $100,000 in gift cards to customers until December 18th. The initiative involves giving away $10,000 gift cards with no entry requirements, simply requiring customers to be present when the gift card gang visits their neighborhoods. This effort aims to express gratitude to loyal patrons and enhance community engagement.
In a separate narrative, the story revolves around Eddie Ford and his girlfriend Ruth Sprague, who are entangled in a life of crime. Eddie, a small-time crook, aspires to make a big score to escape poverty. After a robbery goes awry, he turns to counterfeiting money. The plot thickens as Eddie's attempts to impress Ruth with newfound wealth lead to a series of unfortunate events, including a violent confrontation with law enforcement. Ultimately, Eddie's fate is sealed when he is shot, not for passing counterfeit money, but for a crime he did not commit, highlighting the tragic consequences of his choices and the dark twists of fate.
Show Notes
The Whistler presents “The Man Who Bought Death,” originally broadcast on May 21, 1945, as episode 156. This CBS Pacific network mystery aired with Signal Oil sponsorship and features Marvin Miller.
Small-time crook Eddie Ford and nightclub dancer Ruth Sprague hope one big score will lift them out of poverty. When a street robbery produces an unexpected $100 bill, Eddie is drawn toward the counterfeit-money trade—and into dangers far beyond what he expects.
Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:36 Original Broadcast 29:30 Closing
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