A few reviewers knocked this episode, but again the excellent acting takes center stage. Arnold Laven directed, long time producer for the BIG VALLEY.
In this case, the prime suspect in a murder is the teen son (played by Sandy Champion) of one of Peggy's friends. Of course, that puts Peggy in the same space as Joe with all his pals. Sandy was a popular tv actor in the 70s and 80s.
Mannix has to figure this one out, naturally without insulting Peggy, her pal and their son. NOT an easy assignment, and there's more drama to this story, as can be expected. Written by series regular Shimon Wincelberg, who had a long list of credits, including POLICE WOMAN and GUNSMOKE.
One curious thing, and I agree... Joe runs to a neighbor's house to use the phone. Why not use his car phone? Actually, car phone sales may have increased due to both MANNIX and CANNON.
Solid supporting cast with Norman Alden as Lou Griswold (popular on MR THREE SONS). Also Doreen Lang as Ben Kohler's mom. Doreen had a great role as a desperate woman in Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS, if you remember. Look for Vince Howard as Gil, who played a detective in early episodes of BARNABY JONES.
Wait for the ending.... and can you figure it out before mid-way?
Parts filmed at Hollywood High School (the field) right in the center of Hollywood. Also the chase atop the famous Hollywood Melrose Hotel, not that far from Paramount Pictures. To note, a few weeks earlier CANNON had an episode with a similar title, called HEAR NO EVIL.
SEASON 6 EPISODE 13 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set.
In this case, the prime suspect in a murder is the teen son (played by Sandy Champion) of one of Peggy's friends. Of course, that puts Peggy in the same space as Joe with all his pals. Sandy was a popular tv actor in the 70s and 80s.
Mannix has to figure this one out, naturally without insulting Peggy, her pal and their son. NOT an easy assignment, and there's more drama to this story, as can be expected. Written by series regular Shimon Wincelberg, who had a long list of credits, including POLICE WOMAN and GUNSMOKE.
One curious thing, and I agree... Joe runs to a neighbor's house to use the phone. Why not use his car phone? Actually, car phone sales may have increased due to both MANNIX and CANNON.
Solid supporting cast with Norman Alden as Lou Griswold (popular on MR THREE SONS). Also Doreen Lang as Ben Kohler's mom. Doreen had a great role as a desperate woman in Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS, if you remember. Look for Vince Howard as Gil, who played a detective in early episodes of BARNABY JONES.
Wait for the ending.... and can you figure it out before mid-way?
Parts filmed at Hollywood High School (the field) right in the center of Hollywood. Also the chase atop the famous Hollywood Melrose Hotel, not that far from Paramount Pictures. To note, a few weeks earlier CANNON had an episode with a similar title, called HEAR NO EVIL.
SEASON 6 EPISODE 13 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set.