The Plot to Murder Santa Claus

Now Frank Sinatra transcribed as Rocky Fortune. NBC presents Frank Sinatra, starring as that foot-loose and fancy-free young gentleman. Rocky Fortune.

Did I ever tell you about the time I got mixed up in a plot that murdered Santa Claus? Yeah, it all started when I answered a Christmas ad for a department store. They had said young man are good characters, auxiliary star detective and other duties, two-week employment.

So next day I am an auxiliary shamus for Crockenbaum's department store. I have a high class fifth avenue dispensary where for only 50 bucks you can buy your girl a mink toothbrush. And for an extra five grand you can get her a coat to match.

This way Mr.... Fortune, Rocky Fortune Mr. Prim? Yes, yes. This is fifth floor at Children's Toys. Note please, Santa's workshop and the enchanted igloo. This will be your post. What do I do? Just keep an eye on the merchandise.

Clacken bombs has had a good deal of shoplifting recently. Yeah. Especially in the jewelry department, eh? Eh, we don't like to talk about that, Mr. Fortune. Mr. has been in the front phase of all the newspapers for a week.

$8,000 worth of pearls. Wow. The thief will be apprehended in good time, have no fear. Well, I must get back to my office. Just a minute, Mr. Prim. He is. What happens if I see a gun of...

A what? A lifter, a thief. Apprehend the criminal with the merchandise and bring both to my office behind the elevators. The name Lysander Prim is on the door. Check. Oh, and one other thing? Yeah. At lunch hour, you will relieve Santa Claus.