This is the second episode in the row of "Cannon" that involves a serial killer. However, this one is VERY unusual because the killer has decided to contact Cannon with a VERY weird proposition--he claims that he wants Cannon to catch him! He even goes so far as to send Cannon a retainer! The killer in this one was played by Anthony Zerbe--a TV actor who made it a habit of playing slimy and often imbalanced guys. Throughout the show, he's slimy and exciting--and this sort of role suits him better than most. Because of this and because you are never sure of his agenda, this makes for a very exciting episode. Ridiculously improbable...but exciting--particularly when he decides that his next victim should be the consulting psychiatrist (Dana Wynter) who is working with Cannon.
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DO YOU HAVE A STRAIT JACKET IN HIS SIZE?
tcchelsey13 September 2022
Anthony Zerbe returns, in the perfect role. And it looks like the producers were going for an Emmy nod. For starters, William Hale directed, best known for THE INVADERS and NIGHT GALLERY.
The result has a rather creepy feel, and shades of the last episode, also to deal with a serial killer. The only difference is this story spends more time examing the mind of a serial killer --who wants to be captured? A dynamic cat and mouse game, memorably acted on the part of Zerbe.
This was undoubtedly inspired by the infamous ZODIAK KILLER, who dominated the headlines at the time. At first, Cannon thinks its all a joke until he gets random phone calls (and CASH) from Mr. Talbot (Zerbe) who's about to implode. Cannon gets to speed around Hollywood in the Lincoln. Impossible under normal circumstances, but lets have some fun.
Note the shots of him pulling into his home at the famous Sunset Towers on Sunset Boulevard, which is right across the street from the legendary COMEDY STORE nightclub. It hasn't changed a bit in 50 years.
Dana Wynter (in a good supporting role) plays Dr. Pace, who is also being watched by Talbot. Dana would appear several times on the show and worked with Bill Conrad, her old boss, at Warner Brothers/ABC tv. There's two alumnus from the BOB NEWHART SHOW; Jack Riley as a reliable computer geek and talented Florida Friebus playing a drunk. It's amazing to see Friebus in this role, known to all us kids as DOBIE GILLIS' beloved tv mom.
Friebus was also a dramatic actress, and a regular on PEYTON PLACE. She does an outstanding job and should have gotten an Emmy nod. Watch Cannon's face when he meets her. What a tragic scene.
Douglas Day Stewart wrote this story, who in the early 80s would pen AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Partly filmed in Long Beach, though there are scenes shot around Hollywood, North Hollywood and what looks like an off ramp near Glendale going into Burbank.
A great late, late night thriller. SEASON 2 EPISODE 22. Remastered CBS/Paramount dvd box #2.
The result has a rather creepy feel, and shades of the last episode, also to deal with a serial killer. The only difference is this story spends more time examing the mind of a serial killer --who wants to be captured? A dynamic cat and mouse game, memorably acted on the part of Zerbe.
This was undoubtedly inspired by the infamous ZODIAK KILLER, who dominated the headlines at the time. At first, Cannon thinks its all a joke until he gets random phone calls (and CASH) from Mr. Talbot (Zerbe) who's about to implode. Cannon gets to speed around Hollywood in the Lincoln. Impossible under normal circumstances, but lets have some fun.
Note the shots of him pulling into his home at the famous Sunset Towers on Sunset Boulevard, which is right across the street from the legendary COMEDY STORE nightclub. It hasn't changed a bit in 50 years.
Dana Wynter (in a good supporting role) plays Dr. Pace, who is also being watched by Talbot. Dana would appear several times on the show and worked with Bill Conrad, her old boss, at Warner Brothers/ABC tv. There's two alumnus from the BOB NEWHART SHOW; Jack Riley as a reliable computer geek and talented Florida Friebus playing a drunk. It's amazing to see Friebus in this role, known to all us kids as DOBIE GILLIS' beloved tv mom.
Friebus was also a dramatic actress, and a regular on PEYTON PLACE. She does an outstanding job and should have gotten an Emmy nod. Watch Cannon's face when he meets her. What a tragic scene.
Douglas Day Stewart wrote this story, who in the early 80s would pen AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Partly filmed in Long Beach, though there are scenes shot around Hollywood, North Hollywood and what looks like an off ramp near Glendale going into Burbank.
A great late, late night thriller. SEASON 2 EPISODE 22. Remastered CBS/Paramount dvd box #2.
Filmed with a potato through cottage cheese
imdb-2528813 April 2021
What happened to this show? It's dull and boring and unexciting, with a slow-moving "star". (And still! They make him run and punch and wrestle bad guys over a cliff: laughable!) It's only good enough for background playing, while on the computer. The past few episodes are so dark, they're even more impossible to watch. Oh look! We just had 2 clear scenes 36 minutes in and now it's back to dark and grainy. I give up on this show. Anthony Zerbe is fun but this is crap.
MeTV? Please replace with Police Woman or Mission Impossible, if the former isn't' available. And move this to the single one hour M. I. slot, Sunday mornings at 4:00 am. Mission Impossible deserves better!
MeTV? Please replace with Police Woman or Mission Impossible, if the former isn't' available. And move this to the single one hour M. I. slot, Sunday mornings at 4:00 am. Mission Impossible deserves better!
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