Rocky Fortune: The Doctor's Dilemma 03/02/1954
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
24 min
7 speakers
5 chapters
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Who introduces Rocky Fortune and sets the scene for 'The Doctor's Dilemma'?
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Frank Sinatra, transcribed as Rocky Fortune.
Rocky Fortune
NBC presents Frank Sinatra starring as that footloose and fancy-free young gentleman, Rocky Fortune.
Hi, this is Rocky Fortune. You know, for a guy who went to school under the L-tracks and learned his alphabet off a neighborhood store windows, I'm at the head of a mighty fancy class these days. I signed a new lease on life when I stopped Perry Shane, a Park Avenue legal eagle, from bending down in front of a hot slug port his way by an ex-con. Perry, being the rich understanding type, showed his thanks by offering me a process-serving job in his 14-carat law factory. In the workings of my new job, I do not have the ticking of a time clock to affect my sunny disposition, however... On this particular day, my sunny disposition went south. In fact, everything was pouring. The skies and Mr. Shane, who was now pouring himself a slug of something that couldn't possibly be tea.
Come in, Rocky. Sit down.
What's with the early cocktail session?
The rain got you down?
No. Matter of fact, I like the rain.
Mr. Shane, I will endanger the morale of your office by being the first employee to accept libation during office hours. Well, I'm sorry, Rocky.
I just forgot. Please join me. Well, I don't usually, but since I suggested it, I will.
Here you are. Thanks. You know something? I wonder how the poor people are making out. Here we are, warm in a mink-lined office, not a worry in the world. Smug as a bug in a rug. Did you say smug?
That I did. I suddenly heard myself talking, I guess. Strange you should say that. I was just thinking that about myself. Problems? Oh, not mine. A friend. Wonder how you'd handle this. Well, try me for size. I can't tell you what the problem is, Rocky. Legally, as an attorney, I should turn it over to the police. Yet it'd break his heart if I did. Well, can I find out about it from the friend? It's an idea. You can. Tell you what, Rocky. I'll write down a name and address. Here are the keys to my car. Take it and go right over.
The name and address on the card sent me uptown to a swank number in the 90s. The plush elevator took me to a Doctor's Park Avenue fantasy, nestled high among the 32nd floor hills of solid concrete and mahogany. The name on the card opened the door himself.
Dr. Jonas? Oh, come in, Mr. Fortune. Perry Shane called me about 15 minutes ago. Let's go over here into my study. We'll be more comfortable. Fine. If I can wade through this rug. Oh, yes. I just want to make sure of one thing before we go into the study. Excuse me. Stanley? Stanley! Stanley!
How does Rocky explain his new job and the inciting rain-soaked meeting with Perry Shane?
Yes, Dad.
I just wanted to make sure you were in. Make sure you talk to me before you leave.
Don't worry. I'm right here.
That's my son. Everyone else is gone. I wanted to make sure we weren't overheard. Yeah, it's a real lush layout.
You live here, too, Doc?
I have the entire floor. I live and office here. Of course, being head of the Witherspoon Clinic, I also office over there. Please sit down.
Thanks.
What's on your mind, Doc? Perry has told you nothing of what's going on? From where I sit, he's clean. He knows nothing about it. I suppose it has to be that way. As an attorney, he'd be duty-bound to go to the police. Maybe I can help get you started. From the way you talk to your son, I figure maybe he's in trouble. We're both in trouble. I have to inventory next week, and I have no way of explaining the disappearance since I can't account for it in my records. Disappearance of what, Doctor? My drugs, Mr. Fortune. A large quantity of drugs have been stolen from my cabinets. So why not call the cops? Because the thief is my son, Mr. Fortune. Do you know how much is missing? Over the past year, I'd say at least $25,000 worth.
Wow. Isn't that a lot of dope for one doc to be stocking? That's for this office and the clinic. However, it is a ridiculous amount. Additional orders have gone through with my signature forged to them.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Who introduces Rocky Fortune and sets the scene for 'The Doctor's Dilemma'?
0:00–3:57
2
How does Rocky explain his new job and the inciting rain-soaked meeting with Perry Shane?
3:57–8:36
3
Why does Dr. Jonas ask Rocky for help and what secret does he reveal about missing narcotics?
8:36–12:42
4
What shocking confession does Dr. Jonas make about his son and the forged narcotics orders?
12:42–18:41
5
How does Rocky confront Stanley and what does the son admit about selling and using drugs?
18:41–24:41
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