So many of Mannix's clients fabricated lots of stories --or were compulsive liars. That said, this could have also been a running gag in the series; Joe was dedicated to his craft --perhaps TOO dedicated to all the curious people who walked through the front door.
Case in point is a young woman called Liz, well played by Rosemary Forsyth, who seems to have a connection to a little girl killed in a car crash, and who no one seems to know? Joe meets the mysterious lady at the funeral and this is where the trouble starts, again largely because Liz can't tell the truth.
Nevertheless, a fairly entertaining adventure with a lot of surprises, including Liz being pursued by a killer, though for something else in her past. Now what?
Bad guy Robert Yuro plays the stalker, named Ryker, a familiar heavy in many movies and tv shows. He was married to Rosemary Forsyth for nearly 40 years. This was her second appearance on the show. Look for spry, old Lucille Bensen (as Myra), an actress who played scores of peppy grandmas and seniors. In 1974 alone she appeared in five movies, including MAME opposite Lucille Ball. Also watch for Vaughn Taylor, who like Lucille Bensen, was popular in senior roles, and at times played some crafty villains to his credit.
The beautiful fountain at the cemetary (scene) was filmed at Valhalla (Pierce Bros) in North Hollywood, which has not changed in 50 years. Many famous actors are buried there. In fact, out of camera range in that scene is the grave of Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy) and his wife, Lucille, which always has fresh flowers.
Recommended, if you can take the smoke and mirrors. This cast will not disappoint you. A late night addiction. SEASON 7 EPISODE 19 remastered color CBS dvd box set. Feb 1974.
Case in point is a young woman called Liz, well played by Rosemary Forsyth, who seems to have a connection to a little girl killed in a car crash, and who no one seems to know? Joe meets the mysterious lady at the funeral and this is where the trouble starts, again largely because Liz can't tell the truth.
Nevertheless, a fairly entertaining adventure with a lot of surprises, including Liz being pursued by a killer, though for something else in her past. Now what?
Bad guy Robert Yuro plays the stalker, named Ryker, a familiar heavy in many movies and tv shows. He was married to Rosemary Forsyth for nearly 40 years. This was her second appearance on the show. Look for spry, old Lucille Bensen (as Myra), an actress who played scores of peppy grandmas and seniors. In 1974 alone she appeared in five movies, including MAME opposite Lucille Ball. Also watch for Vaughn Taylor, who like Lucille Bensen, was popular in senior roles, and at times played some crafty villains to his credit.
The beautiful fountain at the cemetary (scene) was filmed at Valhalla (Pierce Bros) in North Hollywood, which has not changed in 50 years. Many famous actors are buried there. In fact, out of camera range in that scene is the grave of Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy) and his wife, Lucille, which always has fresh flowers.
Recommended, if you can take the smoke and mirrors. This cast will not disappoint you. A late night addiction. SEASON 7 EPISODE 19 remastered color CBS dvd box set. Feb 1974.