Rogue's Gallery - Phyllis Adrian Is Missing - 70
Summary
Private detective Richard Rogue investigates the disappearance of Phyllis Adrian, only to discover she was murdered in her husband Howard’s home. Rogue uncovers a complex scheme involving a hidden gun triggered by a violin concerto and blackmail related to a past gang murder. As he pieces together the clues, he realizes Howard orchestrated the killing to cover up his affair and eliminate a threat. The episode concludes with Howard’s accidental death and the exposure of the true mastermind behind the conspiracy.
Topics discussed
Tire guarantee and Fitch company intro
Rogue's Gallery theme and Barry Sullivan intro
Richard Rogue's monologue on his profession
Howard Adrian calls about missing wife
Rogue confronts Howard and meets Crystal Corbin
Investigation leads to Nicky Barron and the Mandalay
Howard's motive for divorce and Rogue's assignment
Rogue visits the Mandalay club
Confrontation with Nicky Barron and Phyllis
Act break and Fitch dandruff shampoo ad
Fitch Quin Oil hair tonic advertisement
Rogue prepares to take Phyllis home
Crystal Corbin reveals her plan to Rogue
Arrival at the oceanfront house in Malibu
Phyllis plays the violin and is shot
Rogue finds Bert Heck on the beach
Bert Heck claims he witnessed the murder
Bert Heck reveals Howard's blackmail scheme
Backstory of Nicky Barron and Pig Muldoon
Rogue deduces the killer and shoots Bert
Fitch bullet ballpoint pen advertisement
Rogue investigates alibis and finds the trap
Discovery of the tuning fork and gun mechanism
Rogue confronts Howard Adrian
Howard admits to jealousy and murder
Howard is killed by his own trap
Resolution and police capture of suspects
Cast credits and producer thanks
Fitch Skin Pep after shaving lotion ad
NBC sign-off and station identification
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