Now this is how it's done. From start to finish just a fantastic example of 70's TV drama and the best detective shows from the era have to offer.
When a ransom note is delivered for a kidnapped child we soon learn this is the 2nd time kidnappers have tried this. The first time was years earlier and when the ransom attempt failed the parents and authorities assumed the child was dead. Mannix is called in and works hard to make heads or tails of the unusual situation. This one is simply great. Great actors (Diana Hyland, Dabney Coleman & Howard Hesseman), great location shots in Griffith Park and the Observatory and a great story. This is definitely one of the highlights of the final season. The only nitpick I have is when Mannix miraculously deduces that the reason the kidnapper disappeared is because he was arrested for armed robbery of a gas station and sent to prison I went, huh? That's awful specific for a wild guess. Not surprisingly with this lucky guess Peggy is able to track down the perp.
Do yourself a favor and watch this one. You will thank me.
When a ransom note is delivered for a kidnapped child we soon learn this is the 2nd time kidnappers have tried this. The first time was years earlier and when the ransom attempt failed the parents and authorities assumed the child was dead. Mannix is called in and works hard to make heads or tails of the unusual situation. This one is simply great. Great actors (Diana Hyland, Dabney Coleman & Howard Hesseman), great location shots in Griffith Park and the Observatory and a great story. This is definitely one of the highlights of the final season. The only nitpick I have is when Mannix miraculously deduces that the reason the kidnapper disappeared is because he was arrested for armed robbery of a gas station and sent to prison I went, huh? That's awful specific for a wild guess. Not surprisingly with this lucky guess Peggy is able to track down the perp.
Do yourself a favor and watch this one. You will thank me.