In Suspense's, "I Never Met the Dead Man," Danny Kaye plays against type in a bleak noir about a man framed for murder who must find a way to clear his name.
As the episode opens, Joe recalls how he was walking down a street on New Year's Day...when suddenly, there was gunfire! A man was shot and killed.
The police arrived, and they immediately considered Joe the primary suspect.
He told them he was just walking down the street...but the evidence discovered by the police told a different story.
So, what did happen?
"I Never Met the Dead Man" was written by television screenwriter William Bruckner, directed by Norman MacDonnell and produced by William Spier. Danny Kaye starred. The name of the actress who played Bella isn't given but it is probably Jeannette Nolan. Joseph Kearns also appeared. This episode aired on January 5, 1950.
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