I didn't really know much of this actress other than "Psycho," but it was a real treat to see her at the focal point of this episode. I was just fascinated by her; the way she spoke, looked, etc. She was well cast as a cosmetics mogul, because she was in her early forties when this was made and the closeups show not one wrinkle! Her hairdo I believe was a big inspiration for Charles Busch's character in "Die, Mommie Die!" The story was pretty good but not fantastic, with a young, cute Martin Sheen as the victim. I enjoyed the cosmetics industry milieu, and there were some priceless 70's moments, such as when someone is seen smoking a ciggie as she browses in a clothing store. Those were the days! The crime itself was one of passion, and with no thought put into (that) murder, the villainess couldn't really cover her tracks very well, making her ultimately an easy catch for the Lt. I have to admit I was thrown off by the itchy rash everyone was getting, thinking--as did the murderess--that it was caused by the wrinkle cream. Didn't see the poison ivy coming; but then who ever does?
Review of Lovely But Lethal
