Hold for Gloria Christmas
- Episode aired Sep 19, 1962
- 1h
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The detectives investigate the murder of an alcoholic Greenwich Village poet, reconstructing his final hours in their search for the killer.The detectives investigate the murder of an alcoholic Greenwich Village poet, reconstructing his final hours in their search for the killer.The detectives investigate the murder of an alcoholic Greenwich Village poet, reconstructing his final hours in their search for the killer.
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- TriviaA copy of "Amazing Fantasy" #15, featuring the debut of the comic book superhero Spider-Man, can be seen at the newsdealer's stand. Its cover date is August 1962, the month before this episode premiered. In 1962 it cost 12¢; in 2011 a copy sold for over $1 million.
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Flashback Sequences like those in CITIZEN KANE or THE GODFATHER, PART II and eXcellent cast makes for a high mark in the Nude Urbanscape series.
During its total run, "NAKED CITY" brought us a great variety in both the types of story and the great numbers of fine Actors and Actresses* who appeared in guest starring and supporting or character roles. This episode turns out to be an unexpected pleasure in presenting for our approval and entertainment a cast with names such as: Guest Stars- Burgess Meredith, Herschel Bernardi and Eileen Heckart: all from the Broadway Stage.
As if this weren't enough, added to that; we have a super array of supporting thespians to boot. This one hour contains fine examples of the early work of Richard Castellano (Clemenza in THE GODFATHER), Alan Alda ('member him, Schultz?), Jessica Walter, Robert Dryden and Lou Gilbert.
In addition, the writer, director and production team opted for the extensive use of flashbacks in telling the story of pride, eccentricity and murder in the ever so slightly off beat artistic community. We bear witness to otherwise the most 'civilized' of people behaving in the most base manner over the most simple little things and for the most petty of reasons. Gee, if that's not realism, what is?
Much like what is arguably the All-Time greatest of sequels in THE GODFATHER, PART II** (Paramount, 1973); the on screen story bounces back and forth between the present, on-going Criminal Investigation being conducted by Detective Adam Flint (Paul Burke) and Sergeant Arcaro (Harry Bellaver) and the previous incidents that led up to the Homicide. In effect, we learn the jig-saw puzzle tips & clues at the same time that the pair of Gumshoes learns the facts from witnesses interviewed.
This episode may not seem to be spectacular, nor is it a candidate for a "typical" sampling of installments; and yet, it manages to stand out in our minds. Perhaps it is the very simplicity and almost absurd events leading to the killing. Putting it in the community of artists, non conformists and their wannabees adds to the effect; for this Greenwich Village locale has long been known for being in a little world all of its own! Can you say 'BEATNIK?"
As a matter of being one of those odder than odd occurrences was born in this episode when the opening sequence has Poet Duncan Kleist (Mr. Burgess Meredith) stopping at the News Stand and having words with the proprietor (Lou Gilbert). Quite by accident, we're sure the cover of a certain publication is very visible and recognizable in several different shots. It is the cover the Marvel Comics title, "Amazing Fantasy", Number 15, dated August, 1962. Although this was the last issue for that particular title, it served to introduce the heretofore unknown Character to the world; that being Teen-Ager, Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in his Origin and First Appearance. He was also featured on this cover, big as life. You cannot miss it.
And inasmuch as the date on the Comic Book reads "Aug.", that means that the filming was probably done in June. Man, June in New York and a Comic Book now worth mucho lot$ of dollar$! It just doesn't get any better, Schultz!
NOTE: * We prefer to use the terms of "Actors" and "Actresses"; even though the Mother Tongue would have been satisfied with just the use of the Masculine Form (Actors), we prefer to distinguish the differences between the Male & Female Sexes. Viva la Difference! Besides, we just love to aggravate the Politically Correct crowd! After all, these are the people who never seem to be happy with how people (especially Women) are called. For Example, where a separate set of similar word exists for Women and Men in doing the same job, e.g., Comedian (Man) and Comedienne (Woman); the Political Correctness Thought & Speech Police insist on our scrapping the Feminine form and go with the universally accepted Masculine. However, if the situation is reversed and we already have the Masculine in common usage with no Feminine version, the Politically Correct create one; hence, terms like Congressman, Chairman and Mankind have recently also become Congresswoman, Chairwoman (or the Neuter Chairperson) and Humankind. Yaw jest can not plenum! So, don't even try!
NOTE: ** Remember, Schultz, this series pre-dated THE GODFATHER Saga by more than a Decade!
POODLE SCHNITZ!!
As if this weren't enough, added to that; we have a super array of supporting thespians to boot. This one hour contains fine examples of the early work of Richard Castellano (Clemenza in THE GODFATHER), Alan Alda ('member him, Schultz?), Jessica Walter, Robert Dryden and Lou Gilbert.
In addition, the writer, director and production team opted for the extensive use of flashbacks in telling the story of pride, eccentricity and murder in the ever so slightly off beat artistic community. We bear witness to otherwise the most 'civilized' of people behaving in the most base manner over the most simple little things and for the most petty of reasons. Gee, if that's not realism, what is?
Much like what is arguably the All-Time greatest of sequels in THE GODFATHER, PART II** (Paramount, 1973); the on screen story bounces back and forth between the present, on-going Criminal Investigation being conducted by Detective Adam Flint (Paul Burke) and Sergeant Arcaro (Harry Bellaver) and the previous incidents that led up to the Homicide. In effect, we learn the jig-saw puzzle tips & clues at the same time that the pair of Gumshoes learns the facts from witnesses interviewed.
This episode may not seem to be spectacular, nor is it a candidate for a "typical" sampling of installments; and yet, it manages to stand out in our minds. Perhaps it is the very simplicity and almost absurd events leading to the killing. Putting it in the community of artists, non conformists and their wannabees adds to the effect; for this Greenwich Village locale has long been known for being in a little world all of its own! Can you say 'BEATNIK?"
As a matter of being one of those odder than odd occurrences was born in this episode when the opening sequence has Poet Duncan Kleist (Mr. Burgess Meredith) stopping at the News Stand and having words with the proprietor (Lou Gilbert). Quite by accident, we're sure the cover of a certain publication is very visible and recognizable in several different shots. It is the cover the Marvel Comics title, "Amazing Fantasy", Number 15, dated August, 1962. Although this was the last issue for that particular title, it served to introduce the heretofore unknown Character to the world; that being Teen-Ager, Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in his Origin and First Appearance. He was also featured on this cover, big as life. You cannot miss it.
And inasmuch as the date on the Comic Book reads "Aug.", that means that the filming was probably done in June. Man, June in New York and a Comic Book now worth mucho lot$ of dollar$! It just doesn't get any better, Schultz!
NOTE: * We prefer to use the terms of "Actors" and "Actresses"; even though the Mother Tongue would have been satisfied with just the use of the Masculine Form (Actors), we prefer to distinguish the differences between the Male & Female Sexes. Viva la Difference! Besides, we just love to aggravate the Politically Correct crowd! After all, these are the people who never seem to be happy with how people (especially Women) are called. For Example, where a separate set of similar word exists for Women and Men in doing the same job, e.g., Comedian (Man) and Comedienne (Woman); the Political Correctness Thought & Speech Police insist on our scrapping the Feminine form and go with the universally accepted Masculine. However, if the situation is reversed and we already have the Masculine in common usage with no Feminine version, the Politically Correct create one; hence, terms like Congressman, Chairman and Mankind have recently also become Congresswoman, Chairwoman (or the Neuter Chairperson) and Humankind. Yaw jest can not plenum! So, don't even try!
NOTE: ** Remember, Schultz, this series pre-dated THE GODFATHER Saga by more than a Decade!
POODLE SCHNITZ!!
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