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My Six Convicts

Lux Radio Theatre · October 20, 1952 · 52 min · 8,850 words

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From Hollywood the Hollywood Radio Theater They man rules and no art Mitchell in my six convicts ladies and gentlemen you are producer mr. Irving coming Greetings from Hollywood ladies and gentlemen Tonight's play is based on that best seller my six convicts and Stanley Kramer Productions has turned it into one of the funniest comedies of the season

You know a few years ago criminals were sentenced to prison and confined without any any rehabilitation. Until one day, a new type of doctor began some interesting experiments. Starring in the role of the doctor, we have Dana Andrews, and co-starring in his original role, Millard Mitchell. Yes, tonight's play is a bestseller, and with good reason. I've

been especially pleased to receive your letters praising our entertainment this season. Now, my six convicts, starring Dana Andrews as Doc and Millard Mitchell as Connie. It was in January that I arrived at state prison to take up my duties as psychologist.

I had never been inside a prison before. As I stood in the wardens office, I was suddenly aware how uncertain, ignorant, and scared I really was. Now, according to your paper's act, they're essentially here to test the men for work aptitudes.

Yes, sir? You mean what kind of a job a guy is good for? Well, what else? General psychological advice for personality problems, percentile ratings, research... All I'm required to do is supply you with office space, your meals and convicts, right?

Yes, sir. I've had 40 years of prison work, Doc. I still don't know what goes on inside the mind of a con. Well, I suppose you've had experience. Well, no, sir. I've been teaching psychology in a college.

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