The Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- The Final Payment

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a popular radio detective series that aired from 1947 to 1951. Based on the works of Raymond Chandler, the show followed the cases of private detective Philip Marlowe. Known for its gritty noir style, the series captured the essence of Chandler's hard-boiled detective fiction. "The Final Payment" aired on September 15, 1950, and features Philip Marlowe in a dangerous situation involving a little man with big heels who tries to run him over. The episode takes Marlowe through a series of perilous encounters, including facing a giant and navigating a warehouse, which nearly costs him his life.