Detectives on the Air

The Nancy Shaw Matter


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Originally Aired: August 11, 1953
Johnny Dollar #175, "The Nancy Shaw Matter," Johnny Dollar receives an intriguing assignment from Philip Martin to investigate the theft of $100,000 in jewels from Nancy Shaw, a major movie star. Dollar flies to Los Angeles and meets with Sergeant James Dodd of the Santa Monica Police, who reveals this is the fourth robbery in a series with the same MO. The thief always strikes when the maid is off duty and the family is out, suggesting inside knowledge. Each victim has been wealthy, with two connected to the film industry, and none of the stolen goods have surfaced yet.
Dollar heads to Nancy Shaw's beautiful Malibu beach house, where the glamorous star greets him in a white sun suit. As they discuss the case over drinks, the conversation shifts from the stolen jewels to more personal territory. Nancy changes into a red bathing suit and invites Johnny to join her on the beach, where their professional relationship begins to blur. They talk about building castles, both literal and metaphorical, as Johnny finds himself increasingly drawn to his charming client while trying to maintain focus on recovering her stolen jewelry.
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