Watch this episode for the terrific cast, everything clicks. The opening with Elisha Cook, Jr and tough guy Ted de Corsia is classic 77 SS.
Lots of surprises here as Stu is literally used by the mob. He's hired to find an attorney whose about to expose everything. Next thing he's knocked unconscious, the goons are long gone and he has to nail them before the clock runs out. Cook plays a shakey finger man called Pony, always fun to watch.
De Corsia is perfect as the short fuse villain, however keep an eye on Jay Novello in a quirky, over the top role. He has a great drunk scene with Kookie in a bar, sort of like a hammy version of actor John Barrymore. Look for young Dawn Wells (GILLIGANS ISLAND) in a dramatic role, playing Connie. Quite a change from her sitcom roles.
Note, new cast member Robert Logan (as JR) gets co-star billing, and looks very much like Robert Wagner. Logan, who stood at 6 foot 3 inches, was discovered by a Warner Brothers talent scout.
Well written by Harold Browne, who wrote 5 episodes for the series. He later wrote many episodes for MAVERICK. Richard Bartlett directed, best known for WAGON TRAIN.
This caper of capers will keep your attention. SEASON 4 EPISODE 4 remastered Warner Brothers/ABC tv dvd box set. Some episodes have been released separately on dvd, the entire series in one large box set also. Thanks again to METV Plus for running this super show on Sunday nights twice.