Rocky Jordan - "Red Stands For Blood" (02-13-49)

Red Stands For Blood (Aired February 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. He's also ambitious and eager for promotion.
 

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February 13, 1949. CBS Pacific network. "Red Stands For Blood". Sustaining. Mr. Melnick wants to rents the Cafe Tambourine for the evening. He's a street photographer who actually doesn't want to rent the cafe. Jack Moyles, Gomer Cool (writer), Cliff Howell (producer, director), Richard Aurandt (original music), Larry Roman (writer), Larry Thor (announcer). 29:39. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.