#101 The Illusion

Story overview

Movie Special Effects artist ROLLIE TYLER is on the run after being framed for murder. Along with his buddy, NYPD Detective LEO McCARTHY, they expose the real culprits, a deadly group of international gem smugglers.

When a beautiful actress helps frame movie special effects master ROLLIE TYLER for a vicious crime, he finds himself on the run from the law. Rollie turns to his pal, NYPD Detective LEO McCARTHY, to help catch the real culprits. They uncover a secret auction being held in New York, where the world's richest collectors are bidding for millions of dollars in smuggled gems. Can they alert the police in time to bring the ringleaders to justice and clear Rollie's name?

Guest characters

Gabriel Benetah (spelling to be confirmed)

Fence in the 70s, until busted for fencing Amwell diamond in '79. Been clean ever since.
Hasidic Jew

Tom Berryman (aka Phillip Jarett)

FBI agent, new in town at the time.
smokes cuban cigars
involved in 'that UN thing' thereby known by rep by Leo
referred to as Elliot Ness by Leo McCarthy.

Joey Barton (aka Robert Morelli)

Little Fence and source of information for Leo McCarthy

Oscar Hammond

Marketed Cream Cola 'behind the iron curtain'
Owns Cream Cola
Backs 'Martian from Moscow'

Bill Donner (aka Stewart Bick)

Movie producer
Shelley award winner
Has worked with Rollie more than once in the past
Deceased

Walter Darmond

Ex-CIA field chief - Moscow
Deceased in helicopter crash

Continuity error - Sports van sign over FX sign on the back of the van disappears then appears again while the van is outside CCI.

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