Dangerous Assignment: Berlin Kidnapping Ring

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First in recorded music, first in television. ["The Star-Spangled Banner"] Danger is my assignment. I get sent to a lot of places I can't even pronounce. They all spell the same thing, though, trouble.

But when I walk into the commission's office, I don't realize this assignment's gonna end up with me trying my level best to shoot myself. ["The Star-Spangled Banner"] Good morning, Commissioner. Ruth said you had an assignment for me.

I do, Steve. Have you ever been kidnapped? Kidding that. Well, I remember a redhead once who claimed we were out of gas. I'm sure you put up a terrific struggle. Like a tiger at bay.

Well, that's all very interesting. But I didn't send for you to hear Chapter 33 of your memoirs. you're leaving for Berlin on the next plane. I'm flying clear to Berlin so somebody can kidnap me.

No, you're flying there to find out who's been kidnapping a few other people. You know, I think you better start from the beginning, Commissioner. Steve, apparently there's been a nasty little racket flourishing in our occupation zone of Berlin for some time.