Two very popular actors headline this adventure, requiring JR's help. True, it's also before the word "stalker" became quite common. Back in the day, if you recall, stalking was generally referred to as someone who was "obsessed" or had an obsession with another. Either way, scary stuff.
Dee Wallace plays the lady with a BIG problem, saddled with a creepy guy who has been trailing her.
The police strangely don't do much to help her, so she has no choice but to seek assistance from Barnaby, and JR gets into the case. Again, it's another scenario where JR has some catching up to Barnaby's detective skills. Whether that was the intention of the series writers in earlier episodes, it's unclear, but he has his work cut out for him and Barnaby is not that far behind. Still a solid adventure as you watch these two in a real tight spot, and Mark Shera is a good actor. Also some nice on location filming, getting away from Hollywood.
Written by John V. Fogarty, who also wrote for CHARLIE'S ANGELS, and this script "possibly" was re-worked from that series, it has that feel. You could easily see Kate Jackson in this type of mess.
Fogarty wrote six episodes for Barnaby. I do agree with the reviewers, there are some comments from JR that make you scratch your head, although there were lots of cop shows and (especially) movies of the era that ran into the same situation. I am surprised producer Quinn Martin didn't catch that as he was the consummate pro when it came to televison entertainment. When he produced the FBI, he was always in contact with J. Edgar Hoover.
Dee Wallace, who is still working today, on such shows as 911, is remembered by all us Stephen King fans for her memorable role in CUJO. John de Lancie guest stars, another popular actor, who played Picard in 2023 in STAR TREK. An excellent dramatic actor for years.
From SEASON 6 EPISODE 21 remastered color/CBS.