Part I
True, possibly a proposed script for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, which ended its run a year earlier.
I give it at least 8 Stars because it's still fun after all these years. The international background is a long shot, but if you're a true Mannix fan why not? I saw this episode when it originally premiered and it attracted a broad audience, especially for its Sunday night timeslot.
Harold Medford wrote this two part adventure, but did not write for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Director Paul Krasny did direct both shows, and his style is evident here.
Yes, there are a few questions, though. Joe has to sneak a distinguished doctor (well played by John Colicos) into another country to work exclusively on a dying patient, who needs a pacemaker. Question: Is he the only super great doctor in the world? Also Joe meets with an undercover agent to explain the secret mission. That has never happened in the series, and Joe Mannix is not the international type. Strictly Hollywood. Poetic license 101, but it is intriguing because it's an abrupt change of pace.
Paul Krasny does kick everything into high gear, and it has its moments, like a M. I. caper episode, PLUS check out the cast. Robert Colicos, who generally played short fuse mob bosses, interestingly, is cast as the heroic lead physician. Very similar switch in characters comparable to the previous episode, where Anthony Zerbe, who played killers, portrayed a preacher? For some European flavor, Italian actor Cesare Danova was added, always the polished gentleman, good or bad. He's fun to watch. Add Alan Bergman, who makes a tame villain.
Additionally, two distinguished female leads; Ina Balin (known for THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD) and former MGM star Rita Gam (also playing a doctor), known for the film classic, KING OF KINGS. She had returned to Hollywood from Europe in the early 1970s, so this was a well publicized tv appearance for her.
Enough adventure to keep you occupied, but you have to admit, a top cast you can't miss. It would have been a neat trick had Paramount cast Peter Graves in a bit role --for old time sake. Thats what all us kids said back in the day.
Worth a look, and Part II to follow. Stay tuned.
SEASON 7 EPISODE 15 remastered color CBS dvd box set. 6 dvd. Released 2012.
True, possibly a proposed script for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, which ended its run a year earlier.
I give it at least 8 Stars because it's still fun after all these years. The international background is a long shot, but if you're a true Mannix fan why not? I saw this episode when it originally premiered and it attracted a broad audience, especially for its Sunday night timeslot.
Harold Medford wrote this two part adventure, but did not write for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Director Paul Krasny did direct both shows, and his style is evident here.
Yes, there are a few questions, though. Joe has to sneak a distinguished doctor (well played by John Colicos) into another country to work exclusively on a dying patient, who needs a pacemaker. Question: Is he the only super great doctor in the world? Also Joe meets with an undercover agent to explain the secret mission. That has never happened in the series, and Joe Mannix is not the international type. Strictly Hollywood. Poetic license 101, but it is intriguing because it's an abrupt change of pace.
Paul Krasny does kick everything into high gear, and it has its moments, like a M. I. caper episode, PLUS check out the cast. Robert Colicos, who generally played short fuse mob bosses, interestingly, is cast as the heroic lead physician. Very similar switch in characters comparable to the previous episode, where Anthony Zerbe, who played killers, portrayed a preacher? For some European flavor, Italian actor Cesare Danova was added, always the polished gentleman, good or bad. He's fun to watch. Add Alan Bergman, who makes a tame villain.
Additionally, two distinguished female leads; Ina Balin (known for THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD) and former MGM star Rita Gam (also playing a doctor), known for the film classic, KING OF KINGS. She had returned to Hollywood from Europe in the early 1970s, so this was a well publicized tv appearance for her.
Enough adventure to keep you occupied, but you have to admit, a top cast you can't miss. It would have been a neat trick had Paramount cast Peter Graves in a bit role --for old time sake. Thats what all us kids said back in the day.
Worth a look, and Part II to follow. Stay tuned.
SEASON 7 EPISODE 15 remastered color CBS dvd box set. 6 dvd. Released 2012.