The Strange Death Of Van Dorn (Aired November 13, 1949)
Each episode sees Jordan confronted with a "crime, a mystery, a beautiful woman, or a combination of the three". Precisely why Jordan is in Egypt is left deliberately vague, though he apparently has enemies in St. Louis so can't go back home. Sam Sabaaya (Jay Novello) is the police captain who apprehends the criminals at the end of each adventure. Sabaaya is portrayed as a diligent and competent policeman, usually as Jordan's friend and ally but sometimes as his foil. He is an Egyptian Muslim, is married, and has four children. Two further characters appear in some but not all episodes, Chris and Sergeant Greco. Chris is the bartender at the Café Tambourine, while Greco is one of Sabaaya's underlings. Greco has a particular dislike of Jordan, and invariably tries to make his life difficult, often by arresting him as the chief suspect in whatever crime Jordan is trying to solve. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group and The Digital Deli.
THIS EPISODE:
November 13, 1949. CBS Pacific network. "The Strange Death Of Van Dorn". Sponsored by:Del Monte Foods. Van Dorn has indeed died in a strange way. His body was found out in the Sahara desert, frozen to death! Jack Moyles, Jay Novello, Larry Roman (writer), Gomer Cool (writer), Cliff Howell (producer, director), Richard Aurandt (composer, conductor). 29:39. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
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