Mike Hammer (TV Series)

No Pockets in a Shroud (1958)

Darren McGavin: Mike Hammer

Quotes 

• Mike Hammer : [narrating]  Somehow, in daylight, a nightclub always reminds me of a tired old woman relaxing without her makeup.

• Laura McDevitt : I've been out of touch lately, Mr. Hammer. What's the going price for theories these days?

  Mike Hammer : No, this isn't for sale, but I'll tell you what I'll do; I'll trade ya. I'll trade you my theory for Frank.

  Laura McDevitt : It doesn't make sense.

  Mike Hammer : Oh, I think it does. I think it makes a lot of sense. You see, I want Frank McDevitt for very personal reasons and I don't think that you and Huey want him at all.

• Captain Pat Chambers : Look, Mike, when McDevitt was killed we figured there'd be a struggle for control - but there wasn't!

  Mike Hammer : Yeah, well, maybe he never took his hand off the switch. Didja ever think of that?

• Captain Pat Chambers : Mike, if you should be right - and I said if - don't try to be a hero. McDevitt can play plenty rough.

  Mike Hammer : C'mon now - McDevitt's dead. You told me so.

  [Mike laughs derisively]