A terrific episode, thanks to Robert Holt. Among his credits were THE ROOKIES, ADAM 12, IRONSIDE, just to name a few.
10 Stars. As I've done the research, I've noticed that some tv writers were so popular they could only write a few episodes (sometimes only one) before moving onto another project. Such is the case with Robert Holt.
This episode takes off with Gary Lockwood playing a college football hero who apparently moved onto other things (not necessarily legal) which proves increasingly dangerous. He's in possession of a large stash of money and the goons are after him. This was Gary's first appearance on the series; he also played some trim baddies on BARNABY JONES. Best remembered as Dr. Poole in 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.
Two excellent actresses co-star; Corinne Camacho plays Carole and former child actress Patty McCormick plays Linda. Camacho had a recurring role on MEDICAL CENTER, later becoming a singer and McCormick will forever be remembered for THE BAD SEED.
Look for John McMullan as the sheriff and Joe E. Tata. He passed last year, beginning his career in bit parts on BATMAN and was a regular (the owner of the diner) on BEVERLY HILLS 90210.
Here's the only debit. I took off one star because this story is supposedly set in Florida, and obviously isn't. They should have moved it to the beach, which would have been a safe, neutral area. This was actually filmed in the small town of Newhall, California, not far from Santa Clarita. There are no mountains in Tampa, Florida. That seems to be the biggest gripe among reviewers here.
Cannon drives the same Ford LTD that Buddy Ebsen has on BARNABY JONES, only yellow. A beautiful automobile in its day. In the action department, William Conrad flips one of the creeps, not to disappoint fans and trying to keep up with MANNIX. Actually, Bill Conrad was quite durable, often did his own stunts, and was pretty good at it. All his years directing tv westerns and cop shows at Warner Brothers (also Columbia Pictures) was probably good show prep. He should have written a book on old Hollywood.
Sometimes you will see his stunt double, who looks just like him from certain angles, also in bit roles. Watch carefully.
Recommended for us late night addicts. SEASON 4 EPISODE 15 remastered color CBS dvd box set. 6 dvd set. 21 hrs. 2016.