A mob boss with a soft spot for flowers? Just seems to go with the job, perhaps modeled after all those JAMES BOND arch enemies...
James Colicos, who slightly resembled Anthony Zerbe, plays Lytell, a mob boss from New Orleans, who fancies beautiful flowers and is out to bury an informant ASAP. Enter Mannix and it appears his gateway into the mob is lovely Angela (played by Nancy Kovack). Kovack began her career as a model and was one of tv's great femme fatales. Also a rare episode where Joe actually falls in love with a mobster's lady, and it's a real relationship. Kovack retired early, her last tv appearance, and perhaps for old times sake, was on CANNON "Bloodlines" (1976).
This is a superior "find the rat fink" story with some terrific acting. Robert Mandan plays Coden, one of the gang, and Robert Reed returns as Tobias, filling in from time to time for Malcolm (Ward Wood). Reed has some good exchanges with Mannix, and note the interesting dialogue in this script. The atmopsheric music also plays a role. Credit writer Arthur Ross, who wrote many scripts for Alfred Hitchcock's tv show and created the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954).
The flowing garden and fountain background was filmed at the LAPD Rock Garden, dedicated in the 1930s and now a historical landmark. For film buffs, yes, the park was used as backdrop for many TARZAN movies. Located at 1880 Academy Drive, Elysian Park, near Dodger Stadium.
Is Peggy a bit jealous of Joe's relationship? You be the judge. Part adventure, drama and romance for Mannix fans. 10 Stars.
SEASON 6 EPISODE 6 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set.
James Colicos, who slightly resembled Anthony Zerbe, plays Lytell, a mob boss from New Orleans, who fancies beautiful flowers and is out to bury an informant ASAP. Enter Mannix and it appears his gateway into the mob is lovely Angela (played by Nancy Kovack). Kovack began her career as a model and was one of tv's great femme fatales. Also a rare episode where Joe actually falls in love with a mobster's lady, and it's a real relationship. Kovack retired early, her last tv appearance, and perhaps for old times sake, was on CANNON "Bloodlines" (1976).
This is a superior "find the rat fink" story with some terrific acting. Robert Mandan plays Coden, one of the gang, and Robert Reed returns as Tobias, filling in from time to time for Malcolm (Ward Wood). Reed has some good exchanges with Mannix, and note the interesting dialogue in this script. The atmopsheric music also plays a role. Credit writer Arthur Ross, who wrote many scripts for Alfred Hitchcock's tv show and created the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954).
The flowing garden and fountain background was filmed at the LAPD Rock Garden, dedicated in the 1930s and now a historical landmark. For film buffs, yes, the park was used as backdrop for many TARZAN movies. Located at 1880 Academy Drive, Elysian Park, near Dodger Stadium.
Is Peggy a bit jealous of Joe's relationship? You be the judge. Part adventure, drama and romance for Mannix fans. 10 Stars.
SEASON 6 EPISODE 6 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set.