Cannon calls on a retired detective to help him recover religious relics stolen in an armed robbery of a church in Mexico.Cannon calls on a retired detective to help him recover religious relics stolen in an armed robbery of a church in Mexico.Cannon calls on a retired detective to help him recover religious relics stolen in an armed robbery of a church in Mexico.
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- TriviaCannon and his buddy Mike have a marksmanship contest at the shooting range . . . in Cannon's apartment.
- GoofsDuring the church robbery, you can see the one armed man's left arm hidden underneath his poncho when he gets up off the floor.
- Quotes
Father Joseph: I don't know. Somehow I have the feeling I didn't do the right thing.
Frank Cannon: You did everything you could.
Father Joseph: Yeah, except control myself. I shouldn't have used violence.
Frank Cannon: You had every right to.
Father Joseph: Yeah. The worst of it is that part of me agrees with you.
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TAB HUNTER AS THE ELUSIVE ONE ARM MAN?
Watch this episode, as it rolls fast.
Alejandro Rey (popular tv actor) plays Father Joseph, a close friend of Cannon whose church is robbed of priceless relics. The investigation includes a one-armed man (exceptionally played by former teen idol Tab Hunter), a role which "may" have been lifted in part from Quinn Martin's THE FUGITIVE. At least, the idea is there.
Hunter was a Warner Brothers star (DAMN YANKEES, among other hits) who obviously knew William Conrad during his years at the studio as a director and producer. Old Hollywood sticks together. As I have written earlier, the series at times was a WB tv reunion. Fun to spot many, many actors from classic tv shows, even in bit parts.
Familiar actor Judson Pratt plays Cannon's old police pal, Mike. Pratt also appeared on MANNIX and IRONSIDE. Look for Warren Stevens as Lt. Wharton, another popular actor on tv for years. COLUMBO alumnus Val Avery plays a slippery pawn shop owner. One of his very best roles would come in a fourth season episode as a dying gangster.
From a wardrobe standpoint, the second half of the first season (about this time) is where Cannon starts to dress more casually, though still puffing his pipe. One mystery though... whatever happened to the cool shooting gallery in his Hollywood penthouse?
The tense ending with Hunter and Rey is terrific, and I think Tab Hunter should have been nominated for an Emmy in this one.
Filmed partly at the famous LA Hyperion water plant which had a distinct look, and was in scores of tv shows. Tag this 10 stars and recommended late night stuff. SEASON 1 (1972) EPISODE 16 remastered CBS dvd box set Box 2 of 2 (2008).
Alejandro Rey (popular tv actor) plays Father Joseph, a close friend of Cannon whose church is robbed of priceless relics. The investigation includes a one-armed man (exceptionally played by former teen idol Tab Hunter), a role which "may" have been lifted in part from Quinn Martin's THE FUGITIVE. At least, the idea is there.
Hunter was a Warner Brothers star (DAMN YANKEES, among other hits) who obviously knew William Conrad during his years at the studio as a director and producer. Old Hollywood sticks together. As I have written earlier, the series at times was a WB tv reunion. Fun to spot many, many actors from classic tv shows, even in bit parts.
Familiar actor Judson Pratt plays Cannon's old police pal, Mike. Pratt also appeared on MANNIX and IRONSIDE. Look for Warren Stevens as Lt. Wharton, another popular actor on tv for years. COLUMBO alumnus Val Avery plays a slippery pawn shop owner. One of his very best roles would come in a fourth season episode as a dying gangster.
From a wardrobe standpoint, the second half of the first season (about this time) is where Cannon starts to dress more casually, though still puffing his pipe. One mystery though... whatever happened to the cool shooting gallery in his Hollywood penthouse?
The tense ending with Hunter and Rey is terrific, and I think Tab Hunter should have been nominated for an Emmy in this one.
Filmed partly at the famous LA Hyperion water plant which had a distinct look, and was in scores of tv shows. Tag this 10 stars and recommended late night stuff. SEASON 1 (1972) EPISODE 16 remastered CBS dvd box set Box 2 of 2 (2008).
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