I've watched Mannix when I was a very young kid. Recently, I caught the rerun of the 1st season and I must say it caught my attention again. I am quite impressed by the scripting and story plots. The scripting (or conversations) feel real and apt for the moments, so does not appear stupid. There are also not too many dramatic type speech laced with moral attitudes (or irony) quite common in films from that era. (Or standing still delivering their dialogue). Perhaps it reflects the evolution of scripting through the 50s and 60s. Yes, the episodes are still very watchable and to some extent, enthralling. Many situations are unpredictable and there's a good balance of indoor and outdoor scenes. Part of the appeal has to do with the camera work, which reminds of Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles.
Review of Mannix
