"There are people who can slap you on the back with one hand and pick your
pocket with the other - and it could happen to you." Ripped from the case files
of police forces across the country, "Racket Squad" sought to expose the devious
machinations of the con man. Running from 1951-1953, "Racket Squad" was one of
the first series to portray the gritty reality of criminal investigation and was
twice nominated for an Emmy award.
Accidentally on Purpose: After a young couple purchases a used car
from a fast-talking salesman, their brakes give out, resulting in a near-fatal
accident. Captain Braddock suspects criminal negligence and sets out to find the
responsible party.
The Case of the Hearse Chaser: An ex-convict's interest in the details
of a dead man's life seems suspicious to police investigators. His former cell
mate, a washed-up alcoholic artist, may provide the key to unraveling the
criminal's actions.
The Longshot: A lottery ticket holds the promise of riches for an
elderly gambler, but the interference of a stranger seems fishy. When the ticket
disappears, the Racket Squad is called in to investigate the conspiracy.
Desperate Money: An immigrant tailor is badly beaten by an iron-fisted
loanshark. His distraught family approach Captain Braddock for help.
Starring: Reed Hadley
Directed by: George Blair, James Tinling & Erle C. Kenton
Racket Squad, Volume 1 (DVD Movie) . . .
