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Thank you.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott.

William Reynolds.

With guest stars Warren Oates.

Joyce Van Patten.

Tonight's episode, Turnabout.

The robbery of an armored car in Monroe, Michigan on April 2nd was only

partially successful.

One man had managed to get away with the stolen money, but his two accomplices

were apprehended on the spot, one of them critically wounded.

A few hours later, the stolen car used in the robbery was found abandoned near

Toledo, Ohio.

When the investigating officer found evidence that the stolen money had

state lines, the FBI entered the case.

And because the amount stolen was placed in the major theft category, Inspector

Lewis Erskine took charge of the investigation.

Some of the stolen money was recently delivered to the Monroe Bank from the

Federal Reserve Branch.

I've entered the known serial numbers in the NCIC. That'll give us a crack at

the driver in the event he tries to spend any of the money.

What's up, Lewis?

All right, we may have a lead on the driver of the getaway car in the Monroe

Bank robbery.

The identification division is comparing the prints that we took from the

abandoned car with the fingerprint records of the non -associates of McCann

Willis. Is McCann going to make it? Well, he's still unconscious, but the

doctors give him a good chance.

The other one, Artie Willis, so far anyway, refuses to cooperate.

Lewis, how close are you to winding up the Halsey case?

Well, you'll have my report this afternoon. It's being typed up now.

Well, I'd like you to handle this.

Fly out to Monroe and interview McCann as soon as he regains consciousness.

Really, right away.

I'll let you know as soon as I have anything from the Identification

Hey, Dave.

I'm going to take a break for a couple of minutes, okay?

Make it a short one, Alice.

Rush hour starts soon.

Alice.

Come here.

One of us I will talk to.

Richie?

Hey, Richie, what's the matter?

Over here.

Where did you get this car?

Never mind.

Did you steal it?

I had to.

I had to dump the other car.

It was a job for Joe Salka.

He planned it and everything went sour.

Oh. He said it was going to be an easy score.

There was something on the radio about an armored car in Monroe?

Yeah, that's it.

Richie, they said that there was like half a million dollars.

Half a million dollars?

How did you get left with it all?

I know everything went wrong.

Ben got caught and Artie got tumbled and I got left with it.

All this?

Listen, hey, that's Joe Salka's money.

You don't mess around with Joe Salka and his friends.

I just came by to tell you that I don't... That you'll never see me again?

No. I'm going to send for you as soon as I can.

Oh, Richie, please.

Don't try to con me.

What do you mean, con you?

What are you talking about?

I mean, I don't have any claims on you. I mean, I'm just some girl that you

know.

That's not so.

You're the only person in my life.

You think I am some kind of Romeo all the girls chase around after?

I wish that we could have gotten married.

We will.

Just wait.

You'll see.

Maybe, maybe I could go with you. I mean, maybe I could help. Why? What do

want this kind of grief for?

I love you.

No, Alice, it won't work out.

Yeah, well, you're right.

You are right.

I'd just be a drag.

Thank you.

Well, McCann's been taken off the critical list.

The doctor said we may be able to interview him this afternoon.

FBI?

Yes, sir, he's right here.

Well, Mr. Ward.

Yes, Arthur.

Lewis, I was hoping I'd catch you.

The latent prints from the getaway car used in the Monroe robbery have been

identified with a Richard Billings.

He was convicted of the attempted robbery of a taxi cab driver four years

He served time in the Ohio State Penitentiary with Ben McCann.

The Cincinnati office called the prison and found out he was released last July,

but he's been in violation of his parole since August.

Cab driver?

I'd say this job was a little out of his league, wouldn't you?

Well, there's nothing in his background, or McCann's, or Willis's, to indicate

they could plan and execute a job of this size.

Does Billings have any family?

No, but the person to be notified in case of emergency is Alice Krantz at

West Home in Toledo.

Well, it certainly sounds as though this robbery was masterminded by someone

else. You may be right.

What's the latest on McCann?

He's off the critical list. We're hoping to see him this afternoon.

Good. Keep me informed, and I'm sending along Billings' identification record.

Fine, Arthur.

Richie, do you have to go so fast?

Well, I gotta make all the time I can. I gotta get rid of this car pretty soon.

And then what?

I don't know.

I gotta call Joe Salka.

Boy,

I've never been so close to so much money before.

How much do you get?

Five grand.

Listen. That's a deal we made.

I didn't know there was this much in it.

Don't you worry.

I'm going to get more, a whole lot more.

Can you trust Salka? I mean, he didn't even tell you that there was a half a

million dollars.

Things are different now.

I don't get mine, he don't get his.

Getting change?

Hello, Mr. Salka?

This is Richie.

Richie?

Good boy, Richie. You all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm okay.

What about the merchandise?

Oh, I got it. All of it.

That's why I'm calling. I didn't want you to think I'd run out on you.

Are you kidding?

I knew you could handle it, Richie. You're a real pro. I'm proud of you.

Thanks, Mr. Salkin.

Where are you calling from?

Cresthaven. It's a little town about 50 miles north of Toledo.

Listen, Richie, you're hot.

I'm going to help you.

You tell me exactly where we can meet you, someplace quiet and deserted.

Well, I passed a cemetery a few miles back. There ain't nobody around there.

Cresthaven Cemetery, good.

I'll have someone meet you there at 2 .30.

Be sure to bring the merchandise.

Yeah, and now about that money you promised me, Mr. Salko.

Oh, you get it. And with a special bonus, Richie, I can't afford to lose a

like you.

What kind of bonus?

How does 10 grand sound to you, Richie?

That's a grand total of 15 ,000.

All yours.

It ain't enough.

What'd you say?

15 grand. It's not enough, Mr. Salka.

Well, this bonus is just the beginning, Richie. I've got big plans for you.

Yeah, well, I got some plans of my own.

I think I deserve more than $15 ,000.

Well, we're two reasonable men, Richie.

I'm sure we can work something out. What do you have in mind?

Well, the way things are, I think I'm worth at least $20 ,000.

$20 ,000?

Listen, without me, nobody gets anything, right?

So, that's my price.

All right, $20 ,000.

That's what I respect about you, Richie.

You drive a hard bargain.

20 ,000.

He's got all the cards and he's playing for peanuts.

Yeah, I kind of like him.

I wish I could trust him to keep his mouth shut.

But, uh... But you want me to hit him?

And be sure you get the money first.

Are you the manager?

Yes, I am.

I'm Inspector Erskine with the FBI. This is Special Agent Colby.

Well, what can I do for the FBI, Inspector?

I understand Annalise Krantz works here.

Not anymore, she doesn't.

She took a break this morning and I haven't seen her since.

Left me completely shorthand at lunch hours.

Well, do you know where she went?

Last I saw her, she was riding out of the parking lot.

Not a word. Not a single word to me, the counterman, or anyone.

Was she alone?

No, she was with that boyfriend of hers.

Is this the man?

Yes, yes, of course.

That's him, Richie.

Richie Billings. Is he in trouble again?

Does Miss Krantz have any friends or relatives around here?

No, just Richie, unfortunately.

Oh, he's nice enough in his own way, but he's sort of a drifter.

I guess a girl like Alice, she can't be too choosy.

Did you see what kind of a car he was driving?

Well, it wasn't Richie's. He doesn't own a car, and neither does Alice.

Well, can you describe the car they were using?

I just got a quick look at it.

Green sports coupe.

Looked brand new.

I'm afraid that's all I can tell you.

Green sports coupe.

Well, thanks very much. If she should come back, we'd appreciate a call.

Hi, Barney.

Where's Mr. Salka?

He sent me.

Is that it?

Where's my money?

Do you trust it?

I'm supposed to have 20 G's.

Steady Richard.

Get rid of it.

Over there.

Take that with you.

McCann?

Who, the FBI?

No, Warren.

We want to talk to you about the robbery.

Before we start, you have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say can be used against you.

You have the right to have an attorney.

If you decide to answer questions now without having an attorney present, you

have the right to stop answering at any time.

Where can we find Billings?

Richie? You mean he made it?

Mm -hmm.

Or he had the money with him in the car.

That's right.

Half a million dollars.

Half a million?

You didn't know there was that much in the job, did you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I think you do.

Who planned it?

I did.

No, you didn't.

What's more, they're splitting up $500 ,000, and you're the one who's going to

stand trial.

Who's behind it, McCann?

Joe Salka.

Who? Joe Salka.

He was the architect. He planned the whole thing.

He told us there'd be less than $100 ,000.

Where were you supposed to meet him?

I told you too much already.

Where?

Where can we find Falker?

What are we going to do?

First thing we do is ditch a car.

Then you need some clothes.

So do I.

But I want you to get something expensive.

Classy. Get your hair done. It works.

You think that we should spend this money so soon?

Why not?

We'll be out of the country before they have a chance to trace it.

What?

Canada. We're going into Canada.

Canada?

How can we? They're probably watching all the border stations.

Well, that's why we're in Cleveland.

I know a man here who can get us across.

His name is Leo Conway.

Are you sure he'll do it?

Well, I've done some things for him. Maybe he'll do something for me.

You talk like you're Joe Stalker or somebody.

No.

I'm wealthier.

Now, I gotta make a call and get rid of the car.

You go get your clothes.

I'll meet you over there in front of that jewelry store in about two hours,

okay? Okay.

You be careful, huh?

I love you.

Mr.

Conway, please.

Speaking.

Mr. Conway, this is Richie Billings.

Sorry, you got the wrong number.

Now, hold on a minute. Don't hang up, Mr. Conway.

What do you want?

A way out of the country.

No chance. You're too hot.

I'll pay.

It might be expensive.

I have to protect myself all the way around.

I just told you, I'll pay.

Okay. Where can I reach you?

I'll call you.

Give me a couple of hours.

Alright.

Let me talk to Joe Salka.

And the Cleveland office found the sports coupe.

It was abandoned on a side street.

Anything on Salka, Inspector?

We located his apartment, but he wasn't there.

One of the tenants saw him leave with a suitcase.

He's probably looking for Billings.

Call Cleveland back, Al. Tell them we're on our way and have them set up

surveillance on bus depots, railroad terminals, and airports.

Yeah. How do I look?

Oh, I swear I didn't recognize you.

You look fantastic.

You really mean it? Yeah.

Well, you, you look terrific, too.

Better get used to it, because that's the way it's going to be now in first

class.

What's the matter?

Oh, I don't know. It all seems so useless.

I mean, all we can do is run and hide.

Well, it doesn't have to be that way forever. Just until we get out of the

country.

We're going to get a nice little house and we're going to settle down. I'm

to get you everything you want.

Anything.

What about a ring?

For every finger.

Just this finger.

Sure.

You wait here a second. I've got to go call that guy Conway. I'll be right

Inspector, Tom, good to see you again. Why don't you sit down?

Thanks.

Anything new on Tolka?

Nothing yet.

What about Billings?

Nothing.

You better check his background again, Doug, and the girls.

They must have come to Cleveland to see someone.

All right, Jack, hold on.

Jack O 'Neill at the airport, Inspector.

Salka just arrived by private plane.

Put him on the speaker.

Inspector Erskine, Jack, are you sure it's Salka?

Yes, sir, I'm positive.

He just got into a cab heading towards Airport Boulevard.

All right, we're leaving now. Keep him under surveillance.

I didn't hear your car.

Parked a couple blocks down the street. Yeah.

Well, now, you look like you could afford ten big ones.

That's what it'll cost.

What am I buying?

A one -way trip to Canada in one of my vans.

All right.

But I got someone with me.

A lady.

Well, that makes it a little tougher.

And I'm not paying out any more money.

Okay.

We'll make room for two.

You settle real quick.

I just want to get you on the road before there's any trouble.

Now, we'll need some passports.

Because we're going on to Europe.

You know anybody around here that does something like that?

Yeah, I got a guy in Canada that... Well, I'll see what I can set up.

I know a paper man in Buffalo.

If it's possible, we could stop on the way.

Okay, okay.

We'll work something out.

Look, I gotta have something more definite than that.

It's out.

Careful, he's out there somewhere, Joe.

FBI, Solcott.

Drop the gun.

Where's Billy?

Gone.

You won't find him in there. He's gone.

He's just plain gone.

Go sign a billing, Inspector.

I don't need a lawyer. I have nothing to be afraid of.

What did Billings come to you for?

He thought I could smuggle him into Canada.

What gave him that idea?

Well, he knows my trucks service that area.

Nothing illegal, though. I run a legitimate business.

Suppose you tell us what Joe Stolko was doing in your office.

He just happened to come by.

Did he just happen to come by because you told him Billings would be there?

That's nonsense.

Why would I do that?

I wouldn't know, Conway.

Do you have any idea where Billings might have gone?

I told you, Canada. He's going from there to Europe.

Does he have a passport?

No.

How do you know?

He said something about picking one up in Buffalo.

I guess he knows a paper man there.

Who?

I don't know.

Honest, I really, I don't know.

All right, that's all for now.

Hey, can I ride this way, please?

Have the Buffalo office chart on a list of people with records for

counterfeiting, forgery, and dealing in false documents.

And I want Billings' mug shots circulated immediately and given to the

Patrol. Yes, sir.

Alice, he says he'll make the passports.

Can you trust him?

He's the only one in Buffalo I know. We gotta trust him.

I'm telling you, if he makes one wrong move, I'm gonna blast him.

Excuse me, sir.

Ah, Mr. Joe.

Mr. Holmquist, this is Alice.

Delighted. My daughter, Farrah.

Hi. I assume you're ready to talk business?

Yeah. How much is it going to cost me?

$5 ,000 an hour and $5 ,000 upon delivery of the passports.

You've got to be kidding.

My friend, it won't be easy getting you into Canada.

You'll become something of a celebrity, you know, Mr.

Billings.

We'll need disguises.

Naturally.

We're not experts, you know. We can make some minor changes.

Stash.

I mean, you hairdo.

Why not?

All right.

5 ,000 now.

That's right.

Let me tell you something. If you get any ideas of squealing on me, you better

forget it.

My friend, I spent seven long years in prison. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

Especially not on a paying customer.

Sit over here, Mr. Billings.

I'll find you a nice mustache.

Mr. Jones, and don't forget it.

Oh, I think that's too much.

I like it.

Here,

try this wig.

Groovy.

You just have to wear this for the picture and when you cross the border.

I hope you two won't mind traveling as newlyweds.

No, it's okay.

This is honeymoon country, you know.

Niagara Falls and all.

Oh, that's all right.

Richie and I are going to be getting married very soon.

Really?

He's already picked out the ring.

Want some help with that wig?

No, thanks. I can manage.

Good morning, Inspector.

Welcome to Buffalo.

How are you, Al? Fine, thanks.

Nice to see you again, Tom. Al.

Well, how are we doing? Any new leads?

Well, we checked out all the local residents with known records as paper

Narrowed it down to two.

One is Harry Copeland, employed at the Atme print shop.

The other is Alvin Holmquist. He's a photographer at the Buffalo Bill Penny

Arcade.

Ah, and a Cleveland office call this morning.

Apparently Billings is beginning to spend some of the stolen money.

A Cleveland bank reported coming across some 10s and 20s in serial numbers

matching those on the flyer.

Have they traced any yet?

They've traced one to an exclusive men's clothing store. We should have a list

of the purchases pretty soon.

Looks like Billings may be trying to change his image.

Get all the details, Hal. We may have to issue a new description.

And we'll need the addresses on the two subjects.

Copeland and Holmquist? Right.

Love you.

room is even nicer than mine?

Can you imagine that some people spend every day of their lives in rooms just

like this?

All it takes is money.

Hey, what is it?

She ought to be here with the passports by now.

Did she?

Richie, please, let's get out of here.

What are you worried about?

I don't know, but I just...

I feel so scared.

In a few hours, we're going to be across the border into Canada, so what you

worry about? Okay, okay. I'm sorry.

Don't be mad with me, huh?

Hey, Richie?

You still love me, don't you?

Yeah.

Sorry I'm late. Come on in.

Am I interrupting anything?

No, not a thing.

Daddy had some last -minute changes to make.

I think you did a fabulous job on them, don't you?

Well, look, the names are different.

I thought that we were going to travel as newlyweds.

Well, Daddy decided that would be too risky.

The FBI will be looking for you together.

You'd be much safer crossing the border separately.

When do we leave?

Alice, you'll be leaving tomorrow afternoon. You'll be posing as a

on vacation.

What about Richie?

We'll be leaving in a little while.

We?

I don't understand.

Daddy had second thoughts. He felt I should go with him as his young bride.

They have no pictures or identification of me and...

Well, besides, they won't be looking for him with a younger woman.

So we'll all meet tomorrow night at the Royal Crest Hotel in Toronto.

Richie?

Do you know about this?

I think it makes a lot of sense.

Well, I've got a thousand things to do.

Look, I'll pick you up in about 45 minutes.

Okay.

I'll bet this was her idea.

The passport?

Look, Richie, I'm not going to buy that story.

I'm not going to let you travel with that girl's husband.

Now, listen.

It's a cover -up.

It's an excuse.

Just to get us across the border. You understand that?

Yeah, of course.

And I bet that she thought it up in order to get rid of me.

Well, then, cool it!

Cool it! Look, Richie, please. Look, I can't compete with her.

Richie, will you give me another chance?

You're going to leave me.

The best thing you can do for me right now is just leave me alone.

I don't know you anymore.

I mean, you... You changed.

You're different.

You're like... You're like somebody that I...

Fifteen.

Inspector, we just learned from a reliable informant that Alvin and

paid off some long -standing debts last night. About $3 ,000 worth.

Thanks, Al. Fifteen out.

Holmesworth? Yeah, that's right.

Who are the FBI? We'd like to talk to you.

Well, by all means, come on in.

You'll have to forgive this mess. We've been extremely busy.

Now then, what can I do for you?

We're looking for a man named Richard Billings.

Do you know him?

All right.

The name isn't familiar.

Well, um, do you recognize his photograph?

I'm afraid not.

You know, your police photographers never use the proper lighting.

Say, isn't this the man that robbed that armored car?

Yes, that's right.

I saw his picture in the newspaper.

What makes you think I'd know this man?

They have reason to believe he's in Buffalo, looking for a passport.

Oh, he wouldn't come here.

I do passport photos, yes, but nothing illegal.

Seven years in prison cured me of that.

Billings has a lot of money to spend.

Oh, no, I'm not that desperate.

Business has been pretty good, huh?

Well, you know how things are.

Nowadays, everything's a struggle.

You paid off some large debts last night.

Since when is that against the law?

Where'd you get the money, Mr. Holmquist?

I happened to hit a long shot at the races.

Oh, really?

What tracks open up here this time of year?

I placed the bet through a bookie.

That's your story?

Yes, sir.

That's it.

I've got an awful lot of work to do.

I'll have to ask you to excuse me.

Well,

what do you think?

Let's see what he does.

Hi.

Do I look like a bride?

Yeah.

Where's your friend?

She's in her room.

She can meet us in Toronto if she wants to.

Sure.

Alan? Are you in there?

He's getting late.

Yeah, let's go.

Richie?

Richie, I want to talk to you.

Well, make it quick.

Without her, we are running late.

Richie?

Richie, please.

Listen, we're going to be in Toronto tomorrow.

We're going to have a lot of time to drop down. Now?

Now?

Will you be sorry?

Don't worry about her. You can do a lot better.

What makes you think I want to?

Operator? Are you there?

Are you sure there's no answer in his room?

No.

No message.

Thanks.

Well, it's about time.

What's wrong?

We're taking Alice.

Alice, are you crazy?

You wait here.

Operator, will you get me the local office of the FBI?

And please hurry.

Yes, yes, it is an emergency.

BU -15 to all units, converge in the lobby.

Sarah, I was afraid I'd missed you. What's the matter?

I want you out of this thing.

The FBI's been around asking questions.

Oh, no. Oh, yes.

Where's Billings?

He went upstairs to get his girlfriend.

Forget him.

Let's get out of here.

Where's Billingham?

But I was coming back to get you.

I was going to take you with me.

Oh, Richie, I didn't know that.

I thought that I'd lost you forever and I didn't care what happened. I just

wanted to hurt you.

Oh, Richie, I love you.

We could still go on.

No.

Not anymore.

I gotta go. Oh, Richie, please, please take me with you. Please!

FBI believes.

No!

I'm so sorry.

It's all right.

It was all my fault.

You'll have a chance to testify at the trial.

He was going to take me with him.

He was coming back for me.

Richard A. Billings and Alice Kranz were tried and convicted in federal court of

interstate transportation of stolen property.

Billings, Joe Salka, Ben McCann, and Arthur Willis were found guilty in state

court of armed robbery and conspiracy.

Leo F. Conway was convicted of receiving money stolen in the armored car

robbery. Billings and Salka were also found guilty of assaulting federal

officers. Alvin and Sarah Holmquist pleaded guilty to passport

and harboring charges.