Radio City Playhouse - Long Distance

Mrs. Leon Jacks is sitting at the telephone table in her home, talking to the Prison Warden. She says "But Warden, you don't understand. He says Mrs. Jacks, I can't just act on your say. You've left it too late. I'd like to help you...." She says "Try to understand. I've called the Governor, but I can't get him. This letter proves that my husband didn't commit the murder. Why can't I make you see? My husband would never have been found guilty if we could have produced this letter at the trial". Warden says "Mrs. Jacks, we always have these telephone calls before an execution. I know how you feel. I'm terribly sorry for you but there's nothing I can do. You didn't produce this letter at the trial...." Mrs. Jacks says "I know we didn't produce it, that's what I'm telling you. I found it tonight quite by accident between the lining and the covering of my overnight bag. If we could have produced it at the trial, my husband would never have been.... well, the case would have been dismissed. Can't you understand that you're executing an innocent man?" Warden says "But Mrs. Jacks, I tell you it's not in my power. You tell me one half of an hour before an execution and start talking about some letter you found. I just can't do it, Mrs. Jacks. It's something that's out of my hands". Mrs. Jacks says "Oh you're so stupid, I tell you this letter changes everything. At least you can delay the execution for twenty four hours until you've investigated. Warden says "Mrs. Jacks, believe me I can't do anything for him". She asks "Well then, who can? There must be somebody". Warden says "The only man in New York state who can stay an execution is the Governor". Mrs. Jacks says "But, I tell you, I called him. He's out of town, the Lieutenant Governor is out of town, everyone is out of town". Warden asks "Mrs. Jacks, who was the Appeal Judge?" She says "Judge McLean". Warden says "If you can get Judge McLean to phone me here at the prison, I'll delay the execution for twenty four hours".