An early episode for renown director Reza Badiyi, and you know its going to be good. Badiyi handled many episodes for the series, some of them the most violent and the most popular.
WHO IS SYLVIA has a psychological slant, co-starring Jessica Walter as the wife of Joe's Korean war buddy (Robert Colbert). The catch is that someone is trying to kill her, not her husband? Of course, the proverbial question remains, what's her deal??
One thing to note is Mannix had lots of friends in Korea (both good and bad), making for some interesting relationships. I agree with the last reviewer that there's a PLAY MISTY FOR ME connection, in an indirect way for Walter, only no Clint Eastwood. She began her career in the mid 60s, appearing in such classic tv shows as BEN CASEY. Colbert, a fine actor himself, is best known for the MAVERICK tv western series, and many other appearances in Warner Brothers tv shows of the 50s and 60s. He turned up at nostalgia shows around the country for years, appearing at Beverly Garland's hotel in North Hollywood, the site for many conventions with old tv stars signing autographs.
Yes, an obviously a move to save money, the BRADY BUNCH living room is used here for a cocktail party scene, and will be used right through the end of the series. At the time, the Brady Bunch set was really not as famous as it is today.
To note, Reza Badiyi was also long associated with HAWAII FIVE O, and worked as a cinematographer and came up with the "big wave" idea at the start of each episode. Perhaps the most famous opening of any tv show. He also held the record for directing the most episodes (17) for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Also associated with BARETTA and the ROCKFORD FILES. Some super trivia material here for tv buffs.
Great late night intrigue, and for Jessica Walter fans. SEASON 3 EPISODE 19 remastered CBS dvd box set.
WHO IS SYLVIA has a psychological slant, co-starring Jessica Walter as the wife of Joe's Korean war buddy (Robert Colbert). The catch is that someone is trying to kill her, not her husband? Of course, the proverbial question remains, what's her deal??
One thing to note is Mannix had lots of friends in Korea (both good and bad), making for some interesting relationships. I agree with the last reviewer that there's a PLAY MISTY FOR ME connection, in an indirect way for Walter, only no Clint Eastwood. She began her career in the mid 60s, appearing in such classic tv shows as BEN CASEY. Colbert, a fine actor himself, is best known for the MAVERICK tv western series, and many other appearances in Warner Brothers tv shows of the 50s and 60s. He turned up at nostalgia shows around the country for years, appearing at Beverly Garland's hotel in North Hollywood, the site for many conventions with old tv stars signing autographs.
Yes, an obviously a move to save money, the BRADY BUNCH living room is used here for a cocktail party scene, and will be used right through the end of the series. At the time, the Brady Bunch set was really not as famous as it is today.
To note, Reza Badiyi was also long associated with HAWAII FIVE O, and worked as a cinematographer and came up with the "big wave" idea at the start of each episode. Perhaps the most famous opening of any tv show. He also held the record for directing the most episodes (17) for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Also associated with BARETTA and the ROCKFORD FILES. Some super trivia material here for tv buffs.
Great late night intrigue, and for Jessica Walter fans. SEASON 3 EPISODE 19 remastered CBS dvd box set.