As you probably know by now, this is the final installment of this mostly great series, and while the reptile costume did detract from a perfect closure, this episode had some fine scenes and performances to go out on a high note. The other negative aspect, other than the costume, is that I read that lead star Darren McGavin wasn't too fond of the lizard's outfit; that being said, he really gave a solid performance, as you wouldn't have known he was unhappy at all. Some familiar faces include Kathie Browne(McGavin's wife), Tom Bosley, Frank Campanella, Albert Paulsen, and Frank Marth. I especially like the beginning of the episode, which has Kolchak underground on a golf cart being chased by this creature. I think it had one of the better openers of the entire series, some really cool 70's suspense, as I'm a fan of 70's horror on television, such as Salem's Lot, Norliss Tapes, Blacula, and Night Gallery. Regarding our villain, there were some slick edits that didn't totally show the silly costume, and I wished for more of those quick cuts. The worst shot to me was when the lizard's feet were shown, and it looked so fake and laughable, that I was embarrassed. There were also a few scenes of the entire costume, and it was done rather poorly. If you can overlook this, what you'll get is another solid episode with fine performances from quirky characters. My favorite moments was when Kolchak was escaping with his golf cart, and how eerie the underground lair was.
Review of The Sentry
