Rocky Fortune: Psychological Murder 03/16/1954
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25 min
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8 chapters
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What is the opening premise of the Rocky Fortune episode “Psychological Murder”?
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Frank Sinatra, transcribed as Rocky Fortune.
NBC presents Frank Sinatra starring as that footloose and fancy-free young gentleman, Rocky Fortune.
Hi, this is The Rock. At least a three-carat rock these days, since I'm digging my living out of the Park Avenue hills. Nuts, I'm still hip to the Broadway and 10th Avenue beat while gathering my Mink Street paycheck. My process serving occupation at Perry Shane's Law Factory only functions when there are processes to be served. Nothing was on the Park Avenue stove at this particular day, so I gathered up my frame and started to take it over to the other side of the tracks.
While passing along and counting the mahogany panels in the outer office, the ultra-solid door of Perry Shane's inner sanctum opened. And a perfectly normal sound emanated from Mr. Shane's larynx.
Oh, Rocky, glad I caught you. I need another witness for this will. Mrs. Bigelow, this is Mr. Fortune.
Fortune? It's an odd name. It should be mine, and they could call me Miss Fortune. That's very funny. I didn't think I had a joke left in
me. Uh, yeah. You should hear my material. What do I sign?
It doesn't make much difference, Mr. Fortune. It's only a formality. It's a perfectly simple will. I'm only doing it because you insist, Mr. Shane.
I must insist, Jane. It's a perfectly clear legal document. You have no children, so your husband is your only beneficiary.
Well, if you'd rather I sign it later, I'll wait outside till you're ready.
Why does Perry Shane ask Rocky to sign a will for Mrs. Bigelow?
Sign it now if you like. It makes no difference to me. Because I know it will not be executed.
Well, you can take my two cents for its face value, but how can you be so sure?
I'm sure, Mr. Fortune, very sure. You see, I'm afraid I'm going to kill him.
With those deadly words, I expected her to jump on a broomstick and go sailing out of the window. Instead, she picked up her hairless mink made of aging tweed and closed the door behind her. I took the bulging double O's off the space she had just vacated and put them back in my skull.
Say, uh, Mr. Shane, is it not a little early for Halloween?
She's a very unfortunate woman, Rocky. A woman steeped in the deadliest of fears. What's she afraid of? She's afraid of losing her mind. She don't act like she's hanging on to it very well right now. It's all groundless fear based on heredity. Her mother died insane, and she's convinced the same thing will happen to her.
What's all this routine about killing her husband? Shouldn't she be watched if she makes statements like this?
Well, her husband is convinced it's harmless, and he won't let anyone else look after her. She's lucky she has him, at least. Well, this is his life. Yes, it's his life, and I'm worried about it. Rocky, I hate to ask you to do this for me, but will you go out there to their home for a few days and keep your eye on things?
Why not?
Just
give me time to go to my tailor's and pick up a special little drape shape. Translation, please. A white Benny, friend. A little white coat. I think this I'm going to need.
With a white coat clutched in my white little hand, I made my way out to the Long Island barn of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bigelow. Shane paved the way with the help of Don Amici's favorite invention, and they were expecting me. The reception committee had nice, gleaming white teeth. Well, at least you could say hello. Don't worry, fellas. I ain't coming in without your permission. Now, take it easy, boys. Hmm. Don't tell me my fatal fascination is working.
It's all right.
What is Mrs. Bigelow’s fear about losing her mind and how does it drive the plot?
Back to the house, boys. Just open the gate, Mr. Fortune, and come in.
They're friendly little kids, aren't they?
Well, don't worry, Mr. Fortune. Open the gate. They obey me.
I hope they get the same message.
Will you please make sure the gate is closed behind you?
What happened to the dogs?
They've gone back to the house. They'll come back to the gates as soon as we're indoors.
Have you talked with Mr. Shane?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening premise of the Rocky Fortune episode “Psychological Murder”?
0:00–2:22
2
Why does Perry Shane ask Rocky to sign a will for Mrs. Bigelow?
2:22–4:40
3
What is Mrs. Bigelow’s fear about losing her mind and how does it drive the plot?
4:40–6:47
4
How does the mysterious voice influence Jane Bigelow’s thoughts about murder?
6:47–10:04
5
What clues does Rocky uncover while searching the Bigelow house for the source of the voice?
10:04–14:36
6
How does the confrontation with the gun and the “shoot‑Rocky” scenario unfold?
14:36–19:45
7
What revelations about the psychologist’s manipulation are revealed in the climax?
19:45–22:12
8
How does the episode wrap up with credits and the teaser for next week’s adventure?
22:12–24:50
Speakers
4 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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