Unlike those who take these way too seriously, Raymond Burr actually has fun with the cast of characters in this entertaining who-done-it! The poignancy of this movie is that it is one of his last appearances... but it is the only one I can say I enjoyed. Mariette Hartley's character of Dr. Karlan is one of pathos and strength, never stooping to the level of her fellow radio hosts, and thus an easy victim to be framed. The schoolboy naughtiness of Fritz and Fred, well played by real life weatherman/comedian Fritz Coleman and Emmy-award winning sportscaster Fred Roggin quickly disappears when confronted by the master lawyer. Joined by real-life Watergate criminal G.Gordon Liddy, master of talk Montel Williams, Cristina Ferrere, and a very believable Regis Philbin, this next to last appearance by Burr doesn't slack off in the courtroom drama or interpersonal play between Della and Perry.
I saw it last night,and it still plays well!
I saw it last night,and it still plays well!