10 Stars. Give credit where credit is due.
Leslie H. Martinson, who was also directing MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at this time (and the BRADY BUNCH, too) handled this unforgettable episode. One of Hollywood's old pros, Karl Tunberg wrote it, who began his long career writing for Shirley Temple.
An extremely well thought out whodunit, quite original. Bits and pieces may have been lifted from PHONE CALL FROM A STRANGER (1952) starring Bette Davis, all about passengers involved in a fatal plane crash. Karl Tunberg turned it up a notch, with a hearty dose of homicide. Really, really desperate Julie Gregg hires Mannix to find the shadow man who is trying to kill her, and she's not alone. The strange tale evolves from a plane crash -- and those who survived are now marked for death. Interestingly, there's a preacher in the mix, best played by Anthony Zerbe.
Who knows too much?
Zerbe is quite good in this offbeat role. Is there any other kind? Julie Gregg, the year before, appeared in THE GODFATHER as a member of the Carleone family. She's perfectly cast here.
In true whodunit fashion, the killer is not revealed until the end, making this episode all the more fun.
I agree with the last reviewer, Ward Wood (Malcolm) is put to good use here, and Woodrow Parfrey returns as wily Willy, the stool pigeon. Woodrow was a memorable character actor, and all us kids loved watching this guy.
Look for some other familiar faces, and Leslie Martinson brought out the best in each actor. Recommended for us late night mystery buffs. This is IT. SEASON 7 EPISODE 13. Dec 1973. Remastered color CBS dvd box set.
Leslie H. Martinson, who was also directing MISSION IMPOSSIBLE at this time (and the BRADY BUNCH, too) handled this unforgettable episode. One of Hollywood's old pros, Karl Tunberg wrote it, who began his long career writing for Shirley Temple.
An extremely well thought out whodunit, quite original. Bits and pieces may have been lifted from PHONE CALL FROM A STRANGER (1952) starring Bette Davis, all about passengers involved in a fatal plane crash. Karl Tunberg turned it up a notch, with a hearty dose of homicide. Really, really desperate Julie Gregg hires Mannix to find the shadow man who is trying to kill her, and she's not alone. The strange tale evolves from a plane crash -- and those who survived are now marked for death. Interestingly, there's a preacher in the mix, best played by Anthony Zerbe.
Who knows too much?
Zerbe is quite good in this offbeat role. Is there any other kind? Julie Gregg, the year before, appeared in THE GODFATHER as a member of the Carleone family. She's perfectly cast here.
In true whodunit fashion, the killer is not revealed until the end, making this episode all the more fun.
I agree with the last reviewer, Ward Wood (Malcolm) is put to good use here, and Woodrow Parfrey returns as wily Willy, the stool pigeon. Woodrow was a memorable character actor, and all us kids loved watching this guy.
Look for some other familiar faces, and Leslie Martinson brought out the best in each actor. Recommended for us late night mystery buffs. This is IT. SEASON 7 EPISODE 13. Dec 1973. Remastered color CBS dvd box set.