In the Heat of the Night (TV Series) The Hammer and the Glove (1988) User Reviews

Old friend from Philly

[bkoganbing · 7/10 · 3 November 2020]

Michael Warren who is Howard Rollins 's old partner from the Philadelphia police force comes for a visit. Rollins and he are great old buddies but Anne-Marie Johnson is less than thrilled with having him around. They have some history as well.

I can't say any more lest I give the plot away, but visiting an old friend is not the only reason that Warren has come to Sparta.

Warren runs the gamut of emotions in his performance. His last scene with Rollins is moving an unforgettable.

Some of Howard Rollins best work in the series.

Just What You'd Expect

[dennisglynch · 5/10 · 7 July 2023]

Since i feel that this episode is so predictable, everything is potentially a spoiler. There are no major surprises in this episode. Everything you think could happen, will happen, and that is apparent from the get go. Fortunately, the acting saves it, otherwise I probably would have given this episode only two or three stars. As usual, Carroll O'Conner and Harold Rollins give very good performances, with Rollins' being excellent.

Michael Warren gives a very good turn as Virgils ex-partner, cop friend from Philly. Then there is Althea, poor Althea. If I was a cop, and my wife got into as many scrapes, kidnappings, just plain trouble, as she does, I think I would have to consider not being a cop! 🤣