<p>Novak works a small repair shop near the waterfront and he knows alot of people. When there is a murder they come to him for information, and when they are the intended victim they come to him for help.</p> <p>Stars Jack Webb as Pat Novak in his pre-Dragnet Days.</p>

GEORGE LAMPSON and THE ONLY TO MAKE A FRIEND (IS TO DIE)   PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE

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