Skinned Deep (25 Apr. 1958)

While taking a ferry ride through the New York harbor, Mike observes a young woman sobbing. He learns that she's been victimized by a carnival con artist who charges steep fees to enter a ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Irving

Writers:

Mickey Spillane (characters), Frank Kane

Stars:

Darren McGavin, Carole Mathews, Patricia Hardy

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Darren McGavin	...	Mike Hammer
Carole Mathews	...	Marta Ryan
Patricia Hardy	...	Lori Wilson
Johnny Seven	...	Harry Flack (as John Seven)
Tom Palmer	...	Robert Stewart
Alan Paige	...	Sam

Storyline

While taking a ferry ride through the New York harbor, Mike observes a young woman sobbing. He learns that she's been victimized by a carnival con artist who charges steep fees to enter a rigged talent contest. After Mike tries to intervene, the con artist is found murdered and the District Attorney can't decide if Mike or his pretty client makes the best suspect.

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Plot Keywords:

con artist | ferry | carnival | black eye | murder | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 1958 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Productions, Revue Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 26 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System) Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mike Hammer: [narrating] One of the biggest thrills of an ocean voyage is that first view of Manhattan's skyline pokin' its way through the clouds and the welcome wave to you from the Old Lady of the Bay... but you get the same effect from a ferry ride, and for a lot less money.

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