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Yeah, supposedly his own digit scan has put him in contact with UFOs. A man who has received signals from the Russians. What was that, Mike? It was their space tracking station in Omsk. Right, good buddy. A man who claims to have access to over 1200 frequencies through his special scan and chip. Well, his stories get better every year. That's what you say. I give you the 1976, 77, and 78th winner of the Tall Tales Award. None other than Michael Big Ham Hammer. You're not gonna believe. Now let's give a chance. This should be a good one. All right, we're waiting on you, Big Ham. Where have you been? I just came back from the state capital. And why you are up there? Because of a conspiracy on the governor's life. Say that again. I was in the state capital because of a conspiracy on the governor's life. This one we gotta hear. Who just met Michael Hammond, affectionately known as Big Ham, to his fellow citizen band radio operators. A man filled with incredible stories. 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Sale ends April 28th. Dates may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. Available at most Sears retail stores. 10 more, solid as Sears. You've used the big ham, it's about to spin another incredible story. This tale will be almost impossible for his fellow sea beers to swallow. Perhaps he'll be laughed right out of the club or perhaps he'll be killed for what he knows. Hold on everybody, hold on. Big ham, that is the most outrageous statement you have ever made to this club. A conspiracy. Well now it's the truth. And I suppose it was the truth about the CIA. Everything about those arms and the men in Latin America? You swore on a sack of FCC code rags that it was on the square. However, there was no proof. I heard that whole episode it was the truth. Why don't any of the rest of us hear any of these earth shaking events? Because I have a special digit scan and I worked on my chip. You know that then? Uh huh. Now what happened when I came over last month? We were supposed to monitor your Russian friends. I listened for almost three hours. Nothing. Well, I can't explain it. Okay, okay, just get on with this one. Well, about two weeks ago I was riding home from the ballpark. I guess it was about 10.30. Anyway, I started flipping channels. Finally, I was jaw-jacking with some trucker. Your last big ham. The cars just stacked real bad coming out of the ballpark. 10-8-3, like you advised. Should save me time. Over. 10-4, Coyote, where are you heading? Shacky city with a rake full of two-wheelers. Over. Now lots of luck. Watch out for smokey with a cabin near the northwest interchange. 73, big ham out. I think we should get here forever. Let's see if I can get something on Channel 9. Maybe there's an accident holding us up. This is Cardella Bravo 294. Request ambulance at 113 Maple Avenue. We have a mail about 65 with a compound fracture of the right arm. Over. I'm sure about that. Well, might as well try to listen into some of those high-frequency channels. I didn't buy this digit scan or rebuild my system for nothing. Let's see. That turns the scan on. Now a little step up. And we'll see. Maybe I can hear what the CIA's doing. I'm sure these transmissions from frequency crystal was manufactured for us. It's the council's private communication system. If the council says it's safe, that's good enough for me. It's not like the old days. The contact helper? Not yet. We just created the timing of the event. Where is he? You want to talk to him? He's out. Where? I don't know. You can't ask a guy like that too many questions besides he barely talks. But he's the cream of the crop. The helper wouldn't settle for less. Dawson will never know what hit him. You'll be in and out of that office inside a minute? Sure. What about helping? What are we here for? Him. On the ninth? We'll have a three-way chat about twenty-two hundred hours. Not soon enough for me. We'll have a watch for a top guy. You're right on the big game now. And that's what I heard. I couldn't believe it myself. Here are two dokers and some guy named El Rojo were planning to murder. Well, at that point I didn't realize who it was or where it was going to take place. That is the biggest bunch of bull I have ever heard. Not because of those two characters Tampa or El Rojo, but you've trapped yourself this time. What do you mean? I'm telling it almost verbatim. Big Ham, every seed beer in the nation knows that Channel 9 is reserved for emergency use only. It's a public service channel for police, fire, medical, any kind of disaster or crisis. If those people were on 9, everybody and his brother would have heard them. I explained that one. Well, indeed it wasn't exactly 9. I told you. I switched over to my scan and stepped up. I picked up a real high frequency. Sure, you did just like all the other times. That scan isn't worth anything and neither is your computerized chip. Well, anyway, Mike, what happened next? They finally stopped sending. I really didn't know what to make of the whole thing. But then, yet then, I was sure one of my Wiseacre CB buddies was putting me on or had tinkered with the set. You know, the whole thing seemed like an act. Sounds like a good idea. Yeah, we should have thought of that to teach you a lesson. But I checked everything out. Set, scan, wiring, and it was all right. I even went over the equipment again. Not a speck of trouble. Well, just for kicks, I went back to the ballpark the evening of the night. Got in a car in the same spot, tuned to 9, then switched over to the scan, stepped up, and sure enough, the same two guys were on the air. Control corner dapper. Do you read? Over. High copy control. We're on a go pattern. You speak with Elber? Yeah, this morning. He's got the manual set up for that day. Looks like a clear path. You'll do that number in his office, right? Correct. We got the first appointment right after the swearing in ceremony. About 1.30. Fine. You'll find the car in the north lot. That's the left of the capital. It's Blue Pontiac. We'll have it parked in Row L. The keys will be taped behind the right side of the front bumper. Elrow says he wants to forget the car. Simply shoot Dawson, walk out of the office, and then pick up the plane. I'll buy that. Follow his lead. Now, let me speak to him. Hey, he's not here. He went for a concert. Oh, that's typical. How could his guy be so cold? He's like ice. This is no ordinary hit when I go on for some two-bit mobster. We're gonna fuck off that Dawson. And you're getting paid. So don't complain. Sure. An extra inspection will be at 2,300 hours on the 11th. 11th three-way hookup. Elrow, I want talk over this. Not him. You and me and Albert. Out. My hair was standing on in when those two birds signed off. I only prayed they didn't realize I was listening in. 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Have you seen any extraterrestrial beings this week? Well, I'd like to forget I ever came to you with that story, but this is something else. A matter of life and death. Can I talk to you confidentially? Don't I read you, good buddy? Haven't we worked together before? I mean your club is always helping the police. You can trust me. What's up? Well, I was listening to my CBE and I heard, well, there is a plot to murder Governor Dawson. It's gonna take place right after the inauguration exactly at 1.30. Now listen, Hamilton, listen good. Get out. If you ever set foot in this station again with some crazy pack of lies, I'll lock you up for disturbing the police. Get out of here. Listen, that's sense. How could you have dared go to him? Especially after the story about contacting the alien beings. You really think this is all a big joke, don't you? No, no. Only we've ridden down this road before. I'm sorry. Please finish. Then what happened? Well, boys, I couldn't believe all this myself. I didn't know where to turn the police didn't believe me. I had to keep going even if I was going to save the governor. Now this was a real crisis. On the night of the 11th, I made sure that I was going to pick up their conversations. But I was plenty scared. Perhaps they'd realize I was monitoring their plan. This is control. Have you hooked into his tappa? Aye, copy. Yelper on the line, talk. Rojo's scrubbed the car. Affirmative. He feels the traffic after the ceremony will be a high negative factor. You concur, Elber. He's the one pulling the trigger. It's his neck. We've set up an alternate car. The plane out of the country will go as planned. Yelper, are you sure we're going to get into the Governor's office? I've told you that a dozen times. Now let me give the running schedule. The inauguration starts at 12. We'll be through at least by one. It's a few minutes from the Rotunda to Dawson's office. Say it's now 1.15. The Governor plans to receive the state justices and the Majority Speaker for no more than 10 minutes. I know you'll be in that office on the money. Should we wait this afternoon? Damn it, no! I told you, walk into the office exactly 1.30. That's the beauty of the whole plan. You walk in, you kill him, and walk right out. The whole thing should be over in 45 seconds. Yeah, but the security guards suppose we're spotted. Follow orders, there'll be no problems. How many times have I heard that one? I'm leaving the air. I'm leaving Tampa out. What do you think? They'll go down. It's a contract for Tampa too. What? Right, boy, you're playing with the big guys now. I'll screw up. I tell you, I've crude my hair. Listen to that plan. Double killings, the council. You know what I think? What's that? You are the biggest liar I have ever met. Amen to that! That tale defies, well, even television. I think you should change your handle to Pinocchio. Oh, really? Some joke. 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It's too much to swallow. I made it to the Capitol in one night, ruled up in front of the executive offices about 10 the next morning, went straight to his chambers. Is this the governor's office? That's right, how can I help you? I've got to see him. It's a matter of life and death. The inauguration day? You're right. I bet you want tickets for the ceremony. Oh, termination, man, this is a crisis. I've got to see him. Without an appointment, it's impossible, not today. You've got to let me in. It's crucial. I've heard that one before. You have to have... Yes, yes, yes, an appointment. Thank you. Good morning. I'll give you $50 just to meet him. Good morning. Please, I've got a lot of work to do. The inauguration is right on top of us. Oh, you think I'm an autograph hound? That's it. Mister, I don't know what you are or who you are. But if you don't leave, I'm calling the security guards. What do I have to do to make you listen? Okay, tell you what. Here's a ticket to the ceremony. It's a good seat. Enjoy yourself. Be my guest. Good morning. I don't want that. I want to see him. I've got an important message. It's vital. Just one moment. What's that signal for? I told you, it's a security man. Sorry. Are you having problems? Yes, this man refuses to leave. Oh, Hammond, what are you doing here? Captain Magnussen, am I glad to see you? Just what I needed. You know this man? Unfortunately, I do. Listen, I've got to speak with you. Captain, can you handle this business somewhere else? Sure, I can. Come on, Hammond. Come on, I'll buy you a cup of coffee. You know, I thought being selected to be on the security staff was going to be an honor. But now... You're protecting Dawson? Just a temporary assignment. It'll be over tomorrow. Excuse me, gentlemen. I'd like to see the appointment secretary. Hey, you don't have to push us out of the way. I'm going to wait for several minutes. I don't have all day. Come on, Hammond. Let's get some breakfast. You hold it. See, don't I know you, mister? I certainly hope not. Your voice sounds familiar to me. Now, skip it. I want to double-check our appointment, Mr. Redmond, Mr. Tanton. Yes, sir. Right here. You're set for 1.30 tomorrow. No problem. Thank you. Just checking. You're Tampa. I know that voice. Magnuson and Tim, he's the guy I was telling you about. It's Tampa, and the other guy must be El Rojo. Oh, that's mad. I've never met him before. Come on, Hammond. Let's get out of here. You're making a scene. You're nobody, Tim. He... Shut up. Come on. Now move. Everybody's looking at you. Magnuson, you've got to... It's all right, folks. It's all right. I'm taking this lady to custody. Tony, are you a fool? But I've got more proof that this is another one of your imaginary episodes. But it did happen that way. Ask Magnuson. Go ahead. Call him. I bet he's at the station right now. I don't have to. I saw Carl Magnuson last night at the South Valley CB Club meeting. He's got an arm and a cast up to his shoulder. It was his first evening out of his house in almost three weeks. And by my calendar, that takes in the 13th. But he was there. He was assigned as an honor guard for the government. That's right. Keep up the good work. If you have your frequency scan, Magnuson being where he wasn't, and the plot, it's all bull. The Channel 9 garbage. You know, we're not dumb. If you're going to lie, make it about things we don't understand, like spaceships. But Magnuson was there. Sure, sure. And how about explaining why this Tampa fellow just happened to be there at the same time? I can't. Well, but I guess I scared him off. Because as the captain was shoving me out of the office, I saw him moving down that hall pretty quick. Let's follow it all. You're not going to start something with a total stranger. That's Tampa. Yeah, and I'm what's his name? The other fellow? El Rojo. Look, I'm positive. We've got to get to the governor. I'm not going to let this happen. Why am I doing this? Okay, Han, come with me. I'm sorry to disturb you, Mr. Kenyon, but this is quite important. I think this man has a story you should hear. All right. You've interrupted me. It's about an attempt to assassinate Governor Dawson. Are you the man that created the disturbance in the outer offices? Yes, sir. Magnuson, I think your judgment in this matter has been extremely poor. We don't have time for this. All right. I apologize. There's enough detail work to do with the ceremony less than a day away. Now get him out of here. You take care of schedules. Speak when you're spoken to, Mr. Captain, I'm going to report this incident to your superiors. Now take him out of here. I've got plenty to do without hearing wild tales. The Majority Speaker and State Justice. Your helper. What? Sit down, Hammond. He's in on it with Tampa. Come on, Hammond. You've just bought yourself a trip to the slammer. Get away from me. I want that man in jail. I see it. Clearly. Come here, Hammond. He's helper, aren't you? Nobody's ever taken a shot at me before. I was scared to do my death. Shoot at you. Magnuson never did that. I told you he's been in town since he busted his arm. Everybody knows that. Well, that's a cover. Anyhow, I hightailed out of the executive building, ran into my car in the underground garage, and was almost going to pull away. Get away from me. Come on. Take this, Corey. Yeah? Sorry, lady. It didn't mean to cut you off, but I... Can't shake him. Run this red light. Maybe the... I'm carless. You are a thing. Look at that needle almost gone empty. Okay, big ham salad. Easy, easy, easy. How about I get on the freeway? I don't take this ramp. By the way, patrol, I've never been so glad to see Smokey in my life. You bet I'm pulling over. Hey, that goes to happen a little. Smokey, you saved my life? Yes, sure it did. Okay, buddy, don't worry. I'm not giving you any hassle. Fantastic, big ham, fantastic. This sounds like something right out of the comic books. Super bad. Okay, then what? Then you were thrown in jail and escaped. Correct? No. That's the strangest part. The Smokey took my license, went back to his two-wheeler, made contact with somebody. He must have talked for five minutes. I just sat there looking for Tampa to return, but he didn't. Anyway, Smokey gives me back my stuff and tells me to get lost. Oh, that's a big plan. He gets on his bike and continues down the freeway. I was dumb, finally. You know, that just doesn't happen. You bet your bottom dollar. Anyway, I got back in the car, pulled off the freeway, got a load of gas, and just kept moving. Finally, when it got dark, I pulled into a shopping center to sort things out. Okay, big ham. Now, get a grip on yourself. Just try to put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Nice and quiet. Don't panic. Don't panic. You're the only one with a clear head. I'll call in. No, no, no. He'd never believe me. Magnuson? No way. Maybe he's in it, too. I better monitor their frequency again. Yeah. They don't know about my special scanner. I better flip it on. If I wake up, you think we're going to start shooting in the next situation? Yes, you should have killed both of them. Oh, that's dumb. Then we would have had all of the police on our backs. I know why that man running around loops. Find him and kill it. It's easy for you to say. Listen, I want to abort this shit. Nothing's gone right from the beginning. It's a bad job. Now let's call it off. If never. The council has ordered it. We go as planned. I'll try to find that man. How? Special late pictures? I'll roll who'll stick out the building. You're worried. I can tell it. You don't want it messing up. If we don't get dashed, you're in the frying pan out of us. Just make sure you're on time. Remember, 1.30 sharp. Helper, you find that guy. You kill him. It isn't an odd contract. Tampa out. Really shaken after I heard that conversation. Oh my gosh, Ham. 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I had a plan all, well, almost worked out. I've been waiting for you. Helper. I didn't see you behind that pillar. You'll never make it. Stay away from me. Stay right where you are, haven't. Double wage. Now keep your hands at your sights. Step back, Mr. Kenton. I got him. Fine work, Captain. You've apprehended a dangerous man. No, you're behind the plot, not me. Shut up, Hammond. Put your hands behind your neck. I'll take him into my custody now. Good. Move, Hammond. Move a muscle. Thank you, Captain. I'm going to have a special accommodation written into your records. I appreciate that, sir. You'll excuse me. I want to check some final details concerning the honor guard. Can you handle Mr. Hammond here? No question about it. Hammond, don't make any more trouble. What did I do? I told you to shut up. And don't get off that chair until I get back. Yes, sir. I'll make sure that doesn't happen. Yes, it's just the two of us, isn't it? This isn't going to work, you know. Why not? Everything's on schedule? I've heard you. I've monitored you people with my scanner. I won't let you get away with this. With what? You come in here with a wild story of the assassin's death threats on the governor. He's one of the most popular men in this state. The most popular we've ever elected. Plus, he's got a very good chance at the White House. So that's it. Now it's clear. Well, maybe to you. But it's a story to the rest of us. In a couple of hours, Charles Dawson will be sworn in for his third term. And after that, who knows? About 1.30. And his appointment. Good morning, Governor. Morning, Mr. Kenyon. Is this the man? Yes, sir. He's the one responsible for the trouble. I don't know who you are, sir, but this episode won't go unnoticed. But you don't understand. Now listen, mister, don't you move until I tell you. You got that? You sit right there. Yes, sir. Good. Don't budge. All right, Mr. Kenyon. Please come with me. There are some other details I'd like to clear up before the inauguration. Sitting there alone, not knowing what to expect. Time passed for you slowly. I could hear the inauguration going on somewhere on the map for grounds. We shall build this state a future together. You all right, Venom? I'm just fine. Well, big ham, you've come a long way this time. Seems to be for nothing. And if I'm right? Nothing's happened. Only in your head. Oh, yes, sir. He stayed put for a change. Good. That means we can proceed on schedule. I'm sorry, Mr. Inauguration, Mr. Hammett. It was a beautiful ceremony. Magnuson, will you come with me, please? And you, sit there. Yes, sir. I sat in the governor's private waiting room. Gosh, it seemed like an eternity. There was a big, old clock facing me, counting down 127, 28, finally at the stroke of 130. Right this way, gentlemen. The governor is expecting you. If you're meddling soon. Why don't we saw this situation first? You are to stick to the schedule. Come this way. Gentlemen, come in, please. I've been expecting you. Governor, don't! He doesn't believe me. Shoot you. What? Helper, Tampa, and El Rojo walk into your office, but it's empty. Imagine the whole thing. I guess I am crazy. Harley, sit down. No, no, no. I want you to sit in my chair. Right there. What? That's right. Take the executive chair. What's going on? Well, Big Ham, I owe you a debt of gratitude. You know, you saved my life. But there were no shots. Yes, thanks to you, Mr. Hammond. You did uncover a plot. I didn't think you'd believe me. Well, not at first. It seems your reputation has really traveled. However, there had been something in the wind for a long time and then Captain Magnuson heard your story. Magnuson? What's his connection with this? Well, he works for me in a highly confidential capacity. He's quite a thorough man. You see, after you told him your fish story, he started checking and then all of a sudden all the pieces of a real plot seemed to fall into place. You mean El Rojo and Tampa and Control? Exactly. You see, we had to play their game until Magnuson was positive that your tall tale was really true. But why did you hold me here? Because you were the only one that could provide positive voice identification. I get it. So you arrested Tampa and El Rojo when they went into your office. Can't help her. Better known to me as Mr. Kenyon. See, Magnuson and his undercover team were waiting for them as they walked into this chamber. We disarmed the whole group and took them into custody. You'll have to appear in court when the trial comes up. You can count on me, sir. Maybe this will prove to my CB buddies that I'm not a liar. Oh, I can't wait to tell everybody. You see, this episode is going to be kept out of the media until we snare control in the council, and that might take months. Anyway, big hand, because I'm sure they'll never believe you. Right, good buddy? You sneaky. That is downright unfair. Yes, it is, but you're just going to have to live with it. Well, I'll get Magnuson to prove the story to my club. Oh, I'm sorry. The captain's going to have a solid alibi. See, he won't back up your story till the proper time. My big chance to crow it and you take it away. Well, big hand, my sources tell me you've done a good amount of crowing prior to this. Maybe this is poetic justice. Could be. Could be. But at least you're safe, and that's all that really counts. Thank you. Oh, I feel real fine about that. Yes, sir, that's enough for me. I think you're really going to feel good about this, too. Michael Hammond, please rise. Under the powers vested in me by this state, I hereby deputize you as special agent in charge of citizen ban communications. You will report to me exclusively. Any and all contact with me shall be through the use of the state's police channel. 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