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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Sam Spade: The Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail Caper (EP4059)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Drama, Fiction, Performing Arts, Arts

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2023

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Today's Mystery:A private eye from Chicago who lost his license pushes his way into Sam's office and talks him into taking a case...dressed as a giant rabbit.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 4, 1949

Originated from Hollywood

Stars: Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as Effie

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Transcript

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You may have heard about people's postcode lottery, and often wondered how does it work.

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Playing is simple.

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You sign up for a monthly subscription of 12 pounds, guaranteeing you entry into every draw.

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And your ticket is your postcode.

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Prizes are one every day, including millionaire street, where one lucky postcode wins a share

0:21.0

of 1 million pounds every Saturday.

0:24.0

Also, at the end of the month, players in one postcode area win a share of a minimum

0:29.0

of 3.2 million pounds.

0:32.0

A minimum of 33% of every ticket goes to charities and good causes across Great Britain and beyond.

0:39.0

With a staggering 1.1 billion pounds raised so far.

0:43.0

So, for a chance to win, sign up before midnight on the 24th of August to play in the September

0:49.0

Draws, and the next winning postcode could be yours.

0:53.0

SPL managed lotries and behalf of good causes, 18-plus conditions apply.

0:57.0

Play responsibly, not available in Northern Ireland.

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Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio.

1:33.0

From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham.

1:38.0

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1:45.0

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