The System


Good morning, Mr. Phelps. The man you're looking at is Constantine Victor, the Syndicate's boss contractor, known to his associates as Mr. V.  Recently a grand jury indicted Victor for murder, and he has been out on bail, awaiting trial.  Then yesterday the prosecution's star witness was killed, and it appears the case will have to be dropped.  Only one other man, Johnny Costa, Victor's close friend for over ten years, knows enough to convict Mr. V.  Costa himself seems invulnerable, as he currently runs the Syndicate's gambling operation in an area where gambling is legal.  Your mission, Jim, should you decide to accept it, is to get Costa to talk and make sure that Mr. V. is convicted.  As always, should you or any of your IM Force be caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions.  Please dispose of this tape in the usual manner.  Good luck, Jim.


Original Airdate: 1/26/69

Written by: Robert Hamner

Produced by: Stanley Kallis

Directed by: Robert Gist

Guest Stars:
James Patterson as Johnny Costa
Robert Yuro as Arnie
Peter Marko as Markos
Art Lewis as Cashier
Tony Giorgio as Dealer
Joel Lawrence as Wilson
Val Avery as Constantine Victor