Rocky Fortune: The Football Fix 02/02/1954
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
25 min
7 speakers
8 chapters
transcribed 2 months ago
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What is the main premise of 'The Football Fix' episode?
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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.
How are you? Hey, did you ever notice how every week I get dragged or thrown into a homicidal picnic where I get pushed around? And speaking about lumps and stuff reminds me of another form of homicide. The football racket. Started one night at Artie's pool palace. As I ankle toward the cue rack, I see a monster-type guy moving toward me. His eyes are full of things to say. I put the cue away, and when he was close enough, looked right down his necktie.
What?
I ain't Liberace, kid.
How does Rocky Fortune get involved in the football racket?
Who are you and what's on your mind? Jerry Brady and I got trouble. What's my handmaiden doing for you? Plenty. Look, I'm in a spot. Oh, yeah, I place you. Jerry Brady. Best quarterback in pro football. Yeah, you're in a spot. He can lead the Bombers to a championship tomorrow night for which you'll get a fat bonus. Maybe tomorrow never comes. What's eating you, Brady? Burt Addison. Burt Addison? What's the big wheel got to do with you? He owns the Tiger. So? Look, Fortune, it ain't like I was an angel. I done business with Addison a long time ago. I blew a few games for him when I was in college. Got some long green that was forgotten. Then I signed up with the Bombers.
What troubles does Jerry Brady face regarding his football career?
Since I've been playing for Pat Casey, I've been straight. Now Addison's after me. The fix, huh? What else? He wants me to meet him at his joint, the Silver Cradle, at 9. How do I fit in this thing? I understand you and Addison had it out before. Figures you won or you wouldn't be around. I'm going to turn him down cold. I want you around to make sure I get out with all my arms and legs. What's it worth? 500 clams. Kid, you got a new block in back. I'll meet you at nine.
What'll it be, Buster? Hey, you're Jerry Brady. What a ball player. Son of a house. What'll you drink? Where's Addison? No offense, Brady. The boss is back in his office. Thanks a lot, Buster.
Couple hours early, aren't you, Brady? Yeah, I wanted to talk without Casey. Bert Anderson's always ready to talk. Let's get to the point. We've done business before.
How does Rocky Fortune plan to handle the confrontation with Burt Addison?
How much do you want to call wrong plays all night? Fifty grand. That's a lot of dough.
That's my price.
Bet that on my Tigers at three to one. You can wind up a rich boy. Is it a deal or ain't it? Yeah, yeah, Brady. I'll give you 25 now, the rest after the game. All of it, big man. You got no worries? Your team, your odds, two quarterbacks working for you? Don't get too bright, Brady.
Look, Addison, I'm out for the big kill. You want to count it? No.
One thing before I go. I may be back at nine. If I am, play along with whatever I do, get it? You're running the plays. But you better not fumble.
Sergeant Hamilton, J. Finger speaking. Hiya, hey. Oh, it's you, Fortune. What's on your purported mind? You made a boo-boo, Sarge. And I was just ready to cut you in on something grand to you. Your heart bleeds with a milk of human kindness. Sarge, I was going to give you a bed warmer for your birthday. Come on, come on. I ain't got all night. I last found a new job. I'm a bodyguard. You a bodyguard? You mean a babysitter, don't you?
What clues does Rocky discover about Jerry Brady's situation?
Yeah, very funny. Yeah, a babysitter, except this big-headed kid is bouncing for 500 smackaroos. 500? You're working by the pond. You must be on Farouk's payroll. No, I've been retained by a mud and cleat boy, Jerry Brady. Mr. Football, huh? What do you want me to do, guard you? Sometimes you're as precocious as Bonzo, Sod. Very funny. Well, I'll get through gas and I'm going to hang up. Now, wait a minute, Pinky. This may be something big. I'm meeting Brady at the Silver Cradle at nine. We got a date with Bert Addison. He tried to buy Brady off and we're turning him down. So what do you want from me? Just wanted you to know. Thought you could call me at home later, make sure I was tucked in for the night.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main premise of 'The Football Fix' episode?
0:00–1:33
2
How does Rocky Fortune get involved in the football racket?
1:33–2:09
3
What troubles does Jerry Brady face regarding his football career?
2:09–3:20
4
How does Rocky Fortune plan to handle the confrontation with Burt Addison?
3:20–4:50
5
What clues does Rocky discover about Jerry Brady's situation?
4:50–6:54
6
How does Rocky's meeting with Nora Casey unfold?
6:54–9:07
7
What leads to the dramatic confrontation at Brady's apartment?
9:07–13:15
8
What is the resolution of the episode and Rocky's fate?
13:15–25:17
Speakers
7 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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