Tribute to Sally Kellerman, who passed in 2022.
One thing you had to get used to with this series were the sudden appearances (and out of the blue!) of Joe's former gal pals. CANNON would have the same issues a few years later.
That said, there were some terrific actresses to play these roles. Case in point, Sally Kellerman, cast as Diana. She and Joe apparently had a relationship that went south, but now she desperately needs his help. Sutton Roley directed this episode and handled the cast well. He compiled a lengthy list of classic shows, foremost MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and HAWAII FIVE O.
What also makes this story interesting is John Randolph, an unforgettable actor. Here, he plays Diana's father, an influential newspaper publisher --who thinks she's slowly losing her mind. There's a lot to throw into the mix, include some nasty characters Diana is involved with. This comes off as a noir, thanks to writer Ben Roberts, also the series producer. Roberts penned such classics as MIDNIGHT LACE and PORTRAIT IN BLACK with Lana Turner. The only critique, he made this story rather complex, so you have to watch very carefully to connect the dots.
I agree with the last reviewer, another episode where Joe could have gotten killed very easily. If Ben Roberts wrote it, you know it's gonna' be tough.
The beach chase scene; Mannix chasing Diana, who is about to jump off a cliff, is outstanding, showing what a great director Sutton Roley was.
Do not miss Mannix wearing a bow tie! Amazing. By the way, lots of drinking and smoking, 60s style. Case in point, Whit Bissell, playing a chain smoking ex-con with an axe to grind. A totally different role for Bissell, who generally played doctors and businessmen. Veteran actor John Archer plays a judge.
Prior to this role, Sally Kellerman appeared in the BOSTON STRANGLER (1968), her next stop was stardom in M. A. S. H., and an Oscar nomination. At the time she was enormously popular on tv.
Nearing the end of SEASON 2. Episode 23 remastered CBS/Paramount dvd box set.
One thing you had to get used to with this series were the sudden appearances (and out of the blue!) of Joe's former gal pals. CANNON would have the same issues a few years later.
That said, there were some terrific actresses to play these roles. Case in point, Sally Kellerman, cast as Diana. She and Joe apparently had a relationship that went south, but now she desperately needs his help. Sutton Roley directed this episode and handled the cast well. He compiled a lengthy list of classic shows, foremost MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and HAWAII FIVE O.
What also makes this story interesting is John Randolph, an unforgettable actor. Here, he plays Diana's father, an influential newspaper publisher --who thinks she's slowly losing her mind. There's a lot to throw into the mix, include some nasty characters Diana is involved with. This comes off as a noir, thanks to writer Ben Roberts, also the series producer. Roberts penned such classics as MIDNIGHT LACE and PORTRAIT IN BLACK with Lana Turner. The only critique, he made this story rather complex, so you have to watch very carefully to connect the dots.
I agree with the last reviewer, another episode where Joe could have gotten killed very easily. If Ben Roberts wrote it, you know it's gonna' be tough.
The beach chase scene; Mannix chasing Diana, who is about to jump off a cliff, is outstanding, showing what a great director Sutton Roley was.
Do not miss Mannix wearing a bow tie! Amazing. By the way, lots of drinking and smoking, 60s style. Case in point, Whit Bissell, playing a chain smoking ex-con with an axe to grind. A totally different role for Bissell, who generally played doctors and businessmen. Veteran actor John Archer plays a judge.
Prior to this role, Sally Kellerman appeared in the BOSTON STRANGLER (1968), her next stop was stardom in M. A. S. H., and an Oscar nomination. At the time she was enormously popular on tv.
Nearing the end of SEASON 2. Episode 23 remastered CBS/Paramount dvd box set.