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Tonight we invite you to pull up a chair, dim the lights, and enjoy another unforgettable adventure of The Falcon, starring James Meighan as the debonair detective Michael Waring.
Originally broadcast on November 27, 1945, “Murder Is a Family Affair” opens with one of the most gripping premises in the Falcon series.
A man awaits execution.
His final concern is not for himself—but for the family he’ll leave behind.
Convinced that his brother will seek revenge against the woman who betrayed him, the condemned man asks Michael Waring to prevent yet another murder. The Falcon reluctantly accepts, only to discover that beneath the polished surface of a respectable family lies a maze of jealousy, greed, deception, and long-buried secrets.
As suspicion shifts from one family member to another, everyone seems to have something to hide—and anyone could become the next victim.
Filled with sharp dialogue, memorable characters, unexpected twists, and the Falcon’s trademark wit and charm, “Murder Is a Family Affair” is one of the strongest early episodes of this classic detective series.
If you enjoy The Saint, Boston Blackie, Richard Diamond, Johnny Dollar, Philip Marlowe, or Sherlock Holmes, you’re sure to enjoy another evening with The Falcon.
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Originally Broadcast: November 27, 1945
Series: The Falcon
Episode: Murder Is a Family Affair
Starring: James Meighan as Michael Waring (”The Falcon”)
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