The Big Break (Aired December 14, 1950)
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THIS EPISODE:
December 14, 1950. Program #79. NBC network. "The Big Break". Sponsored by: Fatima, Chesterfield. After a shoot-out, George Hoffman is arrested but escapes at his arraignment by climbing down the side of a building! After joining the army, Hoffman borrows $5 from Friday and Romero. Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Bob Hope (Chesterfield commercial), Bing Crosby (Chesterfield commercial). 29:16. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
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