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Dangerous Assignment: Missing Civil War Map (Virginia)

Dangerous Assignment · December 16, 1950 · 29 min · 5,045 words

The transcript of “Missing Civil War Map (Virginia)”, an episode of Dangerous Assignment first broadcast December 16, 1950. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Gumshoe plays Dangerous Assignment free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Now a full hour of mystery adventure the Saturday night feature of NBC's all-star festival 30 minutes from now It's the man called X right now dangerous assignment starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell Brought to you by the makers of Aniston for fast relief from pain of headaches your right is and your out you

My Chesterfield the only cigarette that combines mildness with no unpleasant aftertaste the cigarette that brings you Bing Crosby and Bob Hope By your local four-dealer who is now displaying the new 1951 Ford, the car that's built for the years ahead.

And by RCA Victor, world leader in radio, first in recorded music, first in television. Danger is my assignment. I get sent to a lot of places I can't even pronounce. They all spell the same thing.

But when I walk into the commissioner's office, I don't realize this assignment's going to involve a worthless scrap of paper, paper, which almost turns out to be my own death warrant. Good morning, Commissioner. Steve, I suppose I pulled you right out of a big deal as usual.

No, matter of fact, it was all very innocent this time, Commissioner. I was out getting some new furniture for my apartment. You were what? Sure. I just bought a coffee table with a lazy Susan.

Really? Well, on second thought, Susan wasn't so lazy after all. That's what I thought. Well, Commissioner, I finally got in the jump on you. Now, that... You're always calling me in here and sending me off into the wild blue yonder.

So this time I'm ready for you. I'm all packed up and I've got my passport and my pocket. Now, what wild and woolly spot are you sending me to this time? Richmond, Virginia. Why? You heard me, sir?

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