The Saint: The Sinister Sneeze (EP4971)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
35 min
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8 chapters
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What happens when a woman sneezes on a bus?
THE END
Welcome to The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio. From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of The Saint. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying this podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one-time basis, support.greatdetectives.net. And I want to thank Gene for supporting the program that way. You can also become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month by going to patreon.greatdetectives.net. And I want to welcome Ben as our latest Patreon supporter ever.
at the show must level of four dollars or more per month thanks so much for your support ben but now it's time for us to turn to episode of the mbc run of the saint the series had left mutual on may 28th but was quickly back on the air The episodes in this NBC series make up the vast majority of circulating saint episodes. So let's go ahead and take a listen from June 11th, 1950. Here is The Sinister Sneeze.
The Adventures of the Saint, starring Vincent Price.
The Saints, based on characters created by Leslie Charter, and known to millions from books, magazines, and motion pictures. The Robin Hood of modern crime now comes to radio, starring Hollywood's brilliant and talented actor, Vincent Price, as... The Saints.
The Saints.
Excuse me, but is this seat next to you, Tankin?
Oh, I don't think so. Of course, it really belongs to the bus company.
Would you mind if I sat here?
Does anybody mind when Santa Claus comes for Christmas?
What?
I meant you're very pretty. Please sit down.
Oh, thanks. But I sneeze.
Go ahead. See?
Who is Breckenridge and why is he worried?
Yeah, you're a girl of your word.
I always sneeze, especially on buses.
Why?
I don't know. I've been to hundreds of doctors. I don't know either. I once even went to a psychoanalyst.
That sounds as if it might have been a good idea.
It wasn't.
Why not?
After a while, he began to sneeze, too.
Gesundheit.
Thank you. You're cute.
I rarely sneeze, though.
That's all right.
Thanks.
I sneeze enough for two.
The question is, can two sneeze as cheaply as one?
I've been worrying about that.
You can stop right now.
I know, because my boyfriend doesn't sneeze much either. Well, perhaps if he practices... His name is Breckenridge. Isn't that silly?
Especially since he doesn't sneeze.
My name is Peggy.
Not at all silly.
And your name is?
Simon. The name of the bus is Genevieve, and the name of the city we're in is... Simon what?
What makes Benny the Battler an unexpected favorite?
Me or the city?
You're cuter.
It's Simon Templer.
Oh, you're the saint.
There's a totally unfounded rumor to that effect.
But from what I've heard, you're no saint at all. I'm scared.
We're on a bus.
I'm still scared.
What can happen on a bus except for that?
I didn't mean I was scared of you. Please get off the bus with me so that we can go see Breckenridge.
Why?
He's scared, too.
Peggy, please take my word for it. He's got nothing to be scared about.
Oh, I didn't mean scared of you. I meant... Well, Breckenridge is a price fighter manager, Simon, and he's scared.
Why?
His price fighters call Benny the Battler.
Oh, and Breckenridge is afraid of Benny the Battler.
No, nobody's afraid of Benny, not even other price fighters. Oh, we get off here. Nan, Nan, please let us out.
Okay, lady.
Thank you very much. You're very welcome.
And now, Peggy, what is Breckenridge afraid of?
Murder!
Breckenridge lives in a very nice building, don't you think?
How does Simon Templar get involved in the boxing match?
Mm-hmm.
Did you notice all the palms in the lobby?
Yes. Breckenridge must love nature.
Oh, he does.
Mr. Breckenridge has just left town for the upper Amazon.
Breckenridge, what are you saying?
Oh, I thought maybe it was the bill collector. Wait a minute. Who's he?
This is the saint, Breckenridge.
I don't need one today. Goodbye.
Breckenridge, we're coming in.
Uh...
Breckenridge has a very fine sense of humor, Simon.
I noticed that. You want to make something out of it?
Breckenridge, behave yourself. Simon's going to help us.
Yeah?
Yeah. Now, if you want help, speak real polite to him.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What happens when a woman sneezes on a bus?
0:05–3:08
2
Who is Breckenridge and why is he worried?
3:08–3:58
3
What makes Benny the Battler an unexpected favorite?
3:58–5:18
4
How does Simon Templar get involved in the boxing match?
5:18–6:03
5
What role does gambling play in the story?
6:03–7:05
6
What is the significance of the ether on Benny's gloves?
7:05–8:19
7
How does the fight between Benny and Soldier Jones unfold?
8:19–9:19
8
What is the resolution of the mystery at the end?
9:19–35:14