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I don't understand what's happening here. Please come and get me.

That's enough.

Okay, okay.

What are you doing to her?

I realize Mrs.

Benson's life is in jeopardy, but isn't there a less dangerous way?

She's been a hostage for over a week. I'm afraid time's running out.

They didn't get that silver plate in his head quick enough back in Vietnam. His

brains are still scrambled. You say that.

He should have stuck to demolition derbies. He's a natural talent for

destruction.

I'm warning you, Captain, you better lay off.

Vincent, I'm going to put your wife on again. No tricks and no more stalling.

Just remember this. You stand to lose your wife.

The FBI.

A Quinn Martin production.

Starring Ephraim Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring Philip Abbott and Shelley Novak.

With guest stars Scott Marlowe, Barbara Colby,

Jess Vint, Ron Randell,

and Antoinette Bauer as Ada Benson. Tonight's episode, The Exchange.

Phil, I have a note here for you.

They're sending two new guards for the early pickup.

Who authorized it? Company dispatcher.

Why wasn't I informed?

Call came when you're on your rounds.

In here.

Sign. Sign here, please.

Put it there.

I said put it there. Hang on.

Matt!

All right, put your hands on your head.

Nobody moves, nobody follows.

Got it?

Come on.

We got to get rid of these sacks.

Get rid of them.

Come on.

Come on, pull that up.

Go on, drop it.

Those are great.

On the afternoon of June 4th, two armed men held up Bayshore Park, escaping with

$261 ,000.

Seriously wounded was Phil Jamieson, chief security officer at the track.

Because a second car that was stolen for use in the getaway was discovered

abandoned across a state line, the FBI was brought into the case.

Inspector Louis Erskine was immediately placed in charge of the investigation.

We operated and removed the bullet.

It's 50 -50.

Can I have a word with him?

That's about all.

Mr. Jameson, it's Inspector Erskine, FBI.

Ed... Ask Ed Benson... What should I ask him?

I hope whatever he said will help.

That's all you're going to get for a while.

Thank you.

Sam?

You go out of the way.

Don't you tell me a few seconds.

Mention it, Benson.

Benson? He's an employee at Pratt.

He thought me and then they took the truck.

They tied the two of you up and put you in the storage room. Well, I want to

thank all of you very, very much.

It must have been a pretty harrowing experience.

Local police have described this daring holdup and getaway as a thoroughly

professional job, executed with almost military precision.

Track officials have now estimated their loss in excess of $250 ,000.

Just don't spend any of it.

What do you mean? You pulled it off. You got the money. You got away.

Murph, what's the matter?

We blew it.

Blew it? How?

Ray? Ask your boyfriend.

I'm asking you, what happened?

Building a kid here gunned down a security man. That's what happened.

Quarter of a million down the drain.

Look, get off my back, Captain. It was your idea to dump it. Dump it? Dump it?

Where? It's still at the track.

Hidden. You left it there and ran?

That's right.

You locked your nerve.

What did you say?

I just said... You say that again and you're dead. Is that clear?

Murph? Hey!

I asked you a question, lady.

All right, Captain, sir.

Look, we're in a tough spot, Marty.

We had to pull out because we're afraid of getting pinned down. Ray had to make

a decision.

I said, all right.

What happened now, Captain?

Somebody's got to go back for the money.

No.

What do you mean, no?

I mean, you're not going to do it. Every time there's a dirty job to be done,

you're the one that's got to do it.

Why?

Why? Why?

It's all he's good for, that's why. It's all he was ever good for. Cut it out.

They didn't get that silver plate in his head quick enough back in Vietnam. His

brains are still scrambled. Don't say that.

He should have stuck to demolition derbies or destroying cars. He had a

talent for destruction.

I'm warning you, Captain, you better lay off.

Our board is going to do it for us.

Yes? Mr. Benson?

Edward Benson?

Yes, what is it?

FBI. I'm Inspector Erskine. This is Special Agent Daniels.

I've already talked to the police today. They have my whole statement.

Well, we'd like to talk to you.

Oh.

All right.

Come in.

I don't think I can add anything to what I've already said.

Could anything have slipped your mind in all the confusion?

It's possible. The whole thing was like a nightmare.

Do you have any word on Phil's... Jameson's condition?

He's in a coma.

Oh, my God.

But he managed to say a few words first.

He said to ask you.

About what?

I don't know.

I thought perhaps you could help us.

I wish I could.

Right now, my mind's a blank.

Hello?

Benson, we've got a little problem here, and you're going to help solve it for

us before you get your wife back.

Oh, Mrs.

Johnson, I'm sorry. I didn't recognize your voice. Look, my wife's not at home.

She's spending a few days with her brother.

Look, I can't talk now. I've got two FBI men here with me.

I'll call you later.

The FBI is there.

Don't worry. He won't talk.

Pay for my wife.

You have to cut her off, or she'll talk your ear off.

Well, where were we?

Mr. Jameson.

Oh, yes.

Something Jameson wanted to ask me about.

Has anything occurred to you?

Well, the only thing I can think of is that call from the armored car

dispatcher. Of course, it wasn't really him, but I didn't know that at the time.

About the change in guards?

Phil wasn't in the office when the call came through.

He was terribly upset.

Quite properly so, as it turned out.

Because all I did was take the message.

Do you suppose that's what it was?

I don't know.

Is it something else?

No, I think not.

The way the job went off, there almost had to be an inside man.

Benson just doesn't seem right for it somehow.

Or does he?

I want continuous surveillance on him.

23 to control.

We'll wait here till they arrive.

Somebody wants to say hello to you, Benson.

Come on.

Ed.

Ed, darling.

I'm so frightened.

I don't understand what's happening here. Please come and get me.

That's enough. Ed!

Okay, okay.

What are you doing to her?

Don't hurt her.

Please, don't hurt her. Look, I'll do anything you say. Just don't hurt my

I won't hurt her if you do. exactly as I tell you, understand?

Yes.

If you want to see her again, you remember that.

It's you, Mr. Benson.

It's okay, Steve.

Working pretty late tonight.

Yes.

Yes. Well, we'll all be working overtime until we get this nest straightened

out. Yes, I... I know what you mean.

Well, that was quite a hit.

Any leaves to the hold -up gang?

No. No, I don't think so.

At least, uh, not yet.

Come on, I'll walk you up to your office.

That won't be necessary.

Oh, no problem. Part of the service. I said that won't be necessary.

Thanks.

Anyways, dear.

Hold it right there, Mr. Benson.

They made me do it.

They're holding my wife for a week.

They phoned...

I had to do it. I... I had... I... I had to do it.

I realize Mrs.

Benson's life is in jeopardy.

But isn't there a less dangerous way?

Just a moment, Arthur.

It's been a hostage for over a week. I'm afraid time's running out.

But the men who pulled the robbery saw Mr.

Benson when they took the money.

Well, Arthur, Benson can't make the delivery. He's in a state of total

Well, all right, Lewis.

I'll go to the motel and wait for the call.

Here you are, sir.

Has there been a call for me, Benson?

No, sir.

Thank you.

22 is down the hall to your left.

Hello? Benson?

Yes, it's me.

Have you got the money?

Why else would I be here?

Now, let me talk to my wife.

You talked to her last night.

Yes, and the last thing I heard her say was, let me alone.

I want to know she's all right.

Look, I'm calling the shots here, so don't come on strong with me.

But how do I know what you've done to her?

Maybe she's dead. Maybe...

How are we doing on the trace?

We're working on it.

Now, you listen to me.

You've had things all your way.

But don't forget, I'm holding cards now, too.

I've got the money.

And I'm not letting go of it until I know the data's alive and well.

Look, I can't talk to you when you're like this. You call off and I'll call

later.

What's the matter?

I don't know. Somebody's put a stick down his back.

Now he's making demands.

He wants to talk to it.

If all he wants is to talk to his wife, let him.

Did it ever occur to you, Big Mama, that he's already been to the cops and he

might be trying to keep me on the phone so they could run a trace?

Well, what are you going to do? Give up on a quarter of a million dollars?

It needs working out.

Hey, if you can do the job better, it's all yours.

Too short, Lou. Another couple of minutes and we'd have a trace.

He'll call again.

Maybe next time.

What's the matter? Don't you like my cooking?

What do you think he's going to do?

I think he's going to crack.

Captain?

He's on the edge.

One more shove and he's going to crack up.

Oh, come on.

If you'd seen that guy, Nam, he's got more guts than a crate of tigers.

This isn't Vietnam, Murph.

Maybe he left it there.

Or maybe he needs a uniform to keep his back straight.

You don't know him.

But I know men, lover.

And I know when they aren't men any longer.

He's lost his... Murph, come here.

She talks to her husband for ten seconds. If she goes over, we cut her

Then what?

Then we go for the money.

I've got it all worked out so there won't be any trap.

And who goes out to get it?

I do.

Hello?

Hello. Just a minute.

Now, tell him you're safe.

And you tell him you haven't been mistreated. And to do everything he's

he wants to see you again. You understand?

I want to say something to him. Just that and nothing more.

Hello, Benson?

Yes? All I want to do is to remind him to use his eye drops because he has weak

eyes. He has glaucoma.

He tends to forget to use his eye drops.

Can't I just say that?

The answer is no.

Benson, I'm going to put your wife on again.

Just remember this. You stand to lose your wife.

Ed? It's me. It's Ada.

Is that you?

Listen, Ed, my dear, I'm all right. I'm quite all right. They haven't hurt me at

all.

Ed?

Ed, darling, are you there?

Yes.

What? I can't hear you. Do as I told you.

Ed, my dear, please. Do exactly as they say to you, please.

And don't forget to use your eye drops. We told you not to say anymore. Why must

you be so rough?

All right, Benson, are you satisfied?

Yes, yes.

Please, please don't hurt her.

I'll do anything you say.

Of course I'm here. Where are you?

I have new instructions for you.

Turn left as you leave where you are.

Drive 11 miles west on Highway 16.

You got it?

Yes, yes.

Highway 16, 11 miles.

Okay. You'll come to a service station on the right -hand side of the road.

Be there at 1045.

Well, I'm not sure I... Be there!

Erskine, do all units on the special.

They're going to run me from place to place while they're checking

I'm on my way to a service station 11 miles west from the last contact point

Highway 16.

Do you read?

10 -4.

The area is covered. As soon as the rendezvous is established, we'll form an

outer ring. We're in position to move in quickly.

Do you read me, Inspector?

Right.

Let's make sure all units stay well back, even after the car has bought it.

And don't move in unless it's absolutely necessary.

A picnic area?

Yes, I understand.

I'll be there as soon as I can.

Don't bother, Benson.

Is that the money?

Yes. Just drop it on the ground.

Where's Ada?

One thing at a time.

Where's my wife?

First, I want to check those sacks.

The money's all there. I haven't even opened them.

All right, open them now. I want to see for myself.

It's okay.

All right, Vincent, freeze.

What's wrong?

I don't know. I don't know something.

Look here.

You've got the money. What more do you want?

You know something, mister?

I let a VC go once.

And then he turned and he fired three slugs into my leg.

Then he had to take it off.

I'm sorry, mister.

Yes, but I did everything you want. I brought the money and I...

We're getting out.

Raiden back yet?

He isn't coming, lover.

That's crazy. He'll come.

Why shouldn't he come?

I don't know whether he's got the money and run out on us. No, not a chance.

He'd never do that. Or maybe he walked into a trap.

A trap?

The police could be sweating him right now.

Look at you, and you're calling him yelling. You know what I think? I think

you're the one that's looking for an excuse to bug out.

Morty, I don't want to give up on getting the money now. I can't give it

Grow up, lover.

Your great big hero isn't coming back.

There isn't going to be any money.

Are

you

coming or staying?

I'm not doing anything until I find out for sure what's happened. Well, then why

don't you find out?

And how do I do that?

Call the motel, lover. That's all you have to do.

Why the motel?

Talk to Benson. He'll tell you the score. He has to.

We've still got his wife.

Mr. Benson doesn't answer.

No, I don't know when he's expected.

Yeah, yeah, I know my rights.

Name, rank, and serial number. That's all you get.

Can't you pick up the money?

How are you going to explain that?

I'm not.

Curtis, where's Mrs. Benson?

Where's who?

Doesn't an innocent woman's life mean anything to you?

I've seen a lot of innocent people die in my time.

Lose its impact after a while.

Is that a fact?

Still not there?

Well, we better go.

Hey, for a quarter of a million dollars, we can wait five more minutes.

Now, we're not getting another shot at that kind of money.

I guess you'll have to go back to smashing up cars.

Hey, Morty, you want a split? Split!

With $250 ,000, I'll buy a dozen of you.

This time, pretty.

Segway Motel.

No, I'm sorry, Mr. Benson still hasn't... Oh, oh, oh, just a minute.

now.

Mr. Benson, phone.

You can take it over there.

Where were you, Benson? What happened?

What happened? Nobody met me.

What kind of people are you?

He told me, but Ray didn't.

Have you still got the money?

Of course I've still got it.

What about my wife?

What about my wife?

You hang on a minute.

There's a Mexican restaurant on Barnsdale Road.

It opens at 11 o 'clock in the morning.

You be there when it opens tomorrow and wait for my call.

Ray never showed. Can you believe that? He wins a silver star and he chickens.

I'm asking to Daniel. Can you read me? 10 -4.

There ain't another chance, Chris.

I'll have to make the most of it.

Move up faster and I'll get the signal.

Yes, sir.

Lou, if someone confronts you with Mrs. Benson, you've got to expect a reaction

might give you away.

This looks like it.

No bones here.

All you can turn, please.

I'm probably being watched from the hillside.

you

Chris, check all units.

I've been here 40 minutes.

Something may have gone wrong.

Chris, there's a message here.

Bring the money and follow this path for two miles. You will be met and watched.

If you follow those instructions, we're going to be out of contact.

You just have to do your best.

There's no way we can cover you.

Mrs. Benson doesn't have anyone covering her.

I realize that, but... That's the way it is, Chris.

Not getting a thing. He's already out of range.

What do you want to do?

Where'd you have to go, Mr. Benson?

Put the money down and start on back.

What about my wife?

You'll make the payment and take the delivery when it comes.

That's all very well, but once you've got the money, what's to stop you from

killing her?

There's nothing to stop me from killing you right now.

Now put out the money and beat it.

So you can shoot me in the back?

Back or front, it makes no difference. Go on, move!

What's that noise? Don't move, Benson.

Cut.

You've got to cut.

That's ridiculous.

I'll tell you one thing.

If the police are here, that'll bring them in a hurry.

Okay, okay, pick up the bag, Bits. We're getting out of here. Go on, move!

Pick it up!

Anybody tries to stop us and you're dead!

Remember what I said, I got nothing to lose.

Which way?

Straight ahead.

He's out of range or he's... All units, all units, report

positions.

Where's that chopper?

Can't hit it now.

Proves nothing. Maybe it landed close by.

Get in. You're driving.

Get cute and you bought it.

You're going to kill me, aren't you?

What would you do?

I won't talk. I've promised I won't identify you.

Here.

You could use a drink.

You know something?

You're not so pretty anymore.

What did you bring him for?

The chopper flew over. I couldn't tell if it was the cops.

It's safer to bring him. Here.

Come on, get out.

Get in the house.

Ada, my dear.

What have they done to you?

This is monstrous.

Thank God you're all right.

It's all over now, my dear.

I'm going to take you home.

Take a look at that, baby. How about that?

We did it.

We brought it in.

So what do you have to say, babe?

Beautiful. Who is this guy?

Who? What, Benson? How do you know?

You got a big love affair going, huh?

She didn't seem very happy to see you.

Well, for heaven's sake, can't you see she's terrified?

Here.

You got some identification, Mr. Benson?

Identification? Of course I have. Are these yours?

Are you nearsighted, Mr. Benson?

Can you see me from here?

window glass.

You've been had, lover.

What? He's a phony, a ringer.

What are you, a cop?

FBI.

Are you lousy creep?

All units, move in. All units.

This is a microphone.

And this place is surrounded by agents.

What?

He's bluffing.

I'll get the car out.

Do what you have to do.

No witnesses, Murph.

Do it!

I knew there was something wrong up there in those mountains. I should have

you have it then.

Yeah, it might have been your only chance.

Don't kid me, mister. If there were cops around here, they'd be here by now.

Well, that's not what I meant.

What?

Your girlfriend.

With a quarter of a million dollars, what does she need you for?

She needs me, man.

Does she?

She's got the car, she's got the money, and she's going to drive right on out.

Is Mrs. Benson all right?

Are you sure you're

all right, Ed?

I'm fine, dear.

Everything's fine now.

You sure?

See you tomorrow.

Good night, Nancy.

Good night.

Do you think I'll have to face charges?

Well, that's up to the U .S. Attorney.

Well, that's something to worry about when the time comes.

Ray Curtis, Desmond Murphy, and Marty Nolan were convicted on state charges of

kidnapping, armed robbery, and conspiracy.

And they were convicted in federal court for interstate car theft.

and assaulting federal officers.

Security Guard Phil Jemison fully recovered from his wounds.