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.
His Brother's Keeper: An elderly gambler known as Long Shot poses as a
deaf hobo in order to receive handouts that he can use for gambling. Local
gangsters already running a similar citywide racket don't take it lightly when
Long Shot tries to beat them at their own game.
Two Little Country Girls: Assistant hotel manager Harvey Anderson
accuses a bellhop of stealing $15,000 from a guest. Captain Braddock hears
Anderson's story and suspects that the guest may be a confidence woman who has
pulled this con in several other hotels.
Smoke Eater: Two petty swindlers con their way to riches by posing as
Fire Marshals, enforcing fire code regulations at local businesses and
collecting on the fines.
Anyone Can Be A Sucker: Risking his life and attempting to prevent a
murder, small time crook Smiley Gibbons rats out a big-time gangster who runs a
local gambling ring.
