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THUGS, MUGS AND .38 SLUGS:

Organized crime lord, Carmine Capellini is six feet under, and the city’s gone to hell in a hand-basket. Now, three gangsters will meet under a flag of truce to fight for a piece of the action. Each has a legitimate claim to Carmine’s empire: the old ball and chain, the trusted right hand man, and the elusive adversary. But who will gain control of the syndicate? Before the evening is up, allegiances will be formed, payback dished out, and someone just may get bumped off!!

Written by Joe Cannito

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I SPY FIVE SPIES:

The world is not enough as two secret agents, one British and one American, have been dispatched to thwart the expected heist of a super-secret microchip. Two other spies are assigned to the team. But when a third appears, it renders the mission improbable. See who gets smart and who cries U.N.C.L.E.

Written by Joe Cannito

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RAIDERS OF THE LOST TOMB:

Not only could it change the power structure of the world, but it could alter the very destiny of humanity itself! When explorer, debutante, and grave robber Isis LeFleur unveils her latest discovery; the sacred scarab of King Rama Lama Lama, famed archaeologist Indiana Smith is called upon to save the day. But when the mummy’s secret reveals an even greater threat, will our hero be able to stop it in time?

Written by Joe Cannito

(inspired by characters written by Michelle Cannito)

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INDIANA SMITH AND THE RESTAURANT OF DOOM:

Once again our favorite archaeologist is called upon to save the day. But, when this bumbling explorer discovers the map to a treasure of biblical proportions, it leads to a whirlwind world tour and possibly the last escapade of famed adventure hero Indiana Smith.

Written by Butch Maxwell and Burt Furioli

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THE TRAGIC DEMISE OF KING ALFRED THE SQUATTY:

Journey back with us to those chivalrous days of yore when men were men, women were women, and the king was found decapitated in his own chambers. Can his subjects find the murderer and an heir before a neighboring kingdom wreaks havoc on the land?

Written by Joe Cannito

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BLAST OFF TO MURDER:

Space…the final frontier. These are the voyages of the spaceship Secondprize.…On their latest mission, the Captain and crew of this almost legendary space vessel need to deliver two officials from the Federation's long-time enemy, the Burgh Empire, to a peace accord on a distant planet. Already on board is the Burgh princess, a spoiled brat with an oddly annoying voice. The ship's crew is now awaiting the arrival of the Burgh ambassador before it departs for the détente. What they don’t realize is that their captain’s most cunning arch-nemesis has escaped from uh…space prison, and is about to exact his revenge on our unsuspecting hero.

Written by Joe Cannito

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MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS:

Yo ho ho ...’tis a pirate’s life for me. Come aboard the Dark Mayflower for a fun time o’ frolickin’, lootin’ and pillagin’. ‘Tis murder and mayhem on the high seas when the Cap’n comes up missin’ just as a Spanish galleon threatens to blow ‘em out o’ the water. Will these hearty buccaneers survive or will they be blown to bits. See what happens and we guarantee you’ll be hooked - arggh!!

Written by Dave Fielding & Joe Cannito

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DEATH OF THE BARD:

It’s Fantastic! It’s Spectacular!! It’s the most talked about game show ever created as these Shakespearean heroes, villains and fools play for the greatest prize ever: the chance to have their tragic story rewritten by William Shakespeare, himself. Part Improvisation, part Murder Mystery and our most ambitious project yet, contestants will play the improv games as you like it. But find out what happens when one of our contestants decides to take matters into their own hands. Will The Bard's fate be set? Or is this comedy of errors... much ado about nothing? Find out!

Written by Joe Cannito

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NO CLUE:

You are cordially invited to the palatial estate of billionaire Italian shipping magnate, Bussi Botti. As five guests invited to the mansion begin to surmise, nothing is as it seems. As the game goes on, dirty little secrets will be revealed and before the evening is over, someone will die!

Was it Colonel Custard in the Kitchen with the Revolver?

Or perhaps it was Professor Plume in the Library with the Candlestick.

Maybe it was Miss Starlet in the Parlour with the Rope.

With all the twists and turns one thing is certain: You’ll have No Clue!

Written by Joe Cannito

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MACDEATH:

In an effort to revitalize his waning career, acclaimed actor/director Sir Kenneth Braggart has decided to stage the very first play written by William Shakespeare: a musical entitled Macdeath. What he and his troupe don’t know is that this play may very well be cursed. As the cast and crew begin dropping like flies, can the remaining survivors put the pieces together and solve the mystery before opening night?! Or will the final curtain come down on this production??

Written by Joe Cannito

(inspired by a story by Butch Maxwell and Burt Furioli)

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO MURDER:

After the untimely death of his father (and every other male heir in the family), Gluttonus Maximus is about to ascend the throne as Emperor of Rome. But on the eve of his coronation, he will face the most perilous moment of his life. Someone wants him dead!

Is it the power-hungry senator?

The scheming wife?

The barbarians camped out at Rome’s door?

Find out when “All roads lead to murder!”

Written by Joe Cannito

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Musical Mysteries

FOR THE HALLOWEEN SEASON

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MURDER AT THE DRAC SHACK CHALET:

Good evening and welcome to Dracula’s Chalet located in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Aristocrat and recently retired bloodsucker, Count Dracula is your host, owner and lounge singer. Faithful servant, Igor and friend Frieda Frankenstein (now separated from the monster) are there to lend a hand. Unfortunately business hasn’t exactly been booming. But when a bus breaks down near the hotel with both Van Helsing’s great grand-nephew and Muffy the Vampire Slayer onboard, it creates a situation of monstrously funny proportions. Will Dracula’s night club career die when exposed in the light of day or will he just keep on vamping.

Written by Joe Cannito

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THE DEATH OF DR. FRANKENSTEIN:

It’s been years since the elusive Dr. Frankenstein has invited anyone to his mansion in Ingolstadt, Germany. Yet this year he has something new to show the world. A creature so terrifying, even Frankenstein’s monster would cringe in fear. You are invited to attend the gathering of the century. Among the doctor’s guests will be: ex-flame and current bloodsucker, Vampira; longtime rival and former classmate, Dr. Henry Jekyll; some angry villagers, the Wolfman and of course, Frankenstein’s Monster. Rumor even has it that there may be a party crasher or two. What will happen when his newest creation is uncovered? My guess is MADNESS, MAYHEM and MURDER!! But of course, that’s…just a guess.

Written by Joe Cannito

co-written by Michelle Cannito

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Musical Mysteries

FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

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CLAUSABLANCA

You must remember this. A kiss is still a kiss. To die is just to die.

In a small cabaret in German-occupied France right before Christmas, someone will end up murdered. Who did it? Could it be the French cabaret owner? The torch-singing femme fatale? The standup comic? The overworked girl Friday? One man dares to crack the case. That man is Nick Fearlessness. Nick doesn’t know the meaning of the word, “fear”. He doesn’t know the meaning of the word, “quit”. Nor does he know the meaning of hundreds of other commonly used words. But in time when the world needs heroes, he may just be the only hope we have. This mystery will answer the age old question: What is an American detective doing in German-occupied France during Christmas anyway?

Written by Joe Cannito

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RUDOLPH THE DEAD-NOSED REINDEER:

It’s Christmas Eve at the North Pole and things are at a halt because one arrogant red-nosed reindeer has refused to fly. Come find out what happens when Santa, his head elf, and a few of their friends try to settle the strike...Permanently!

Written by Butch Maxwell and Burt Furioli

(revised and updated by Joe Cannito)

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RUDOLPH 2: RHONDA'S REVENGE:

This Christmas Eve, it’s the elves who are on strike and Santa is having a hard time finding replacements. He’s already convinced two of his less than capable holiday buddies to pitch in and help. Enter Rudolph’s daughter, a jackalope with a chip on her shoulder; and Santa’s arch-nemesis, the Snow Queen, with a plot of her own to bring Santa down. The ensuing chaos can only end in…MURDER!!

Written by Joe Cannito

co-written by Michelle Cannito

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IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE MURDER:

It’s Christmas Eve again at the North Pole. After last year’s fiasco with Rudolph, the fat man has decided to take some R&R. But no one has seen Santa since he left for Hawaii back at Thanksgiving. Now three rivals have come on the scene to take control of Santa’s workshop. One wants to turn it into a casino. Another wants to sell all the assets and pocket the cash. And the third has yet to reveal her motives. Will Santa return in time to take his rightful place? Or has someone stuffed the jolly old elf down the chimney for the last time?

Written by Joe & Michelle Cannito
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A CHRISTMAS COMEDY CAPER OF 1955:

Welcome to The Primo Show, the longest running live television variety show since Milton Berle. This Christmas, Primo’s special guest is 1950’s heartthrob, Bobby Wonder. Our Christmas special includes comedy, music and…murder?!? Find out what happens when someone gets bumped from prime-time right before the airing of this year’s Gala Christmas Spectacular.

Written by Joe Cannito
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