Mannix must find and learn the truth, when a former college student's accused of killing his former anthropology professor.Mannix must find and learn the truth, when a former college student's accused of killing his former anthropology professor.Mannix must find and learn the truth, when a former college student's accused of killing his former anthropology professor.
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- Scrapiron
- (as Edmund Cambridge)
- College Student
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst on-screen appearance of Penelope Windust.
- GoofsMannix mentions that a Bunsen burner could not have been used because there were no burn marks on any of the (Pyrex) lab glassware. A properly adjusted Bunsen burner does not render burn marks on Pyrex.
- Quotes
Joe Mannix: [Scrapiron, an old friend of his, walks into his office] Son of a gun, what have you been up to?
Scrapiron: Uh, same as always. Getting my brains bashed in by guys who need a live punching bag.
Joe Mannix: Ah, I thought you gave that up years ago.
Scrapiron: Yeah, but I went back to it. Oh, but look, I can still take most guys half my age.
[brief pause]
Scrapiron: [sighs]
Joe Mannix: Things are tough, huh?
Scrapiron: Yeah. Needed some extra dough, and... I just don't want my boy taking too much time away from working on his PhD. You member Matt?
Joe Mannix: I sure do.
Scrapiron: Studies anthropology, Joe. Rossmore University.
Joe Mannix: No kidding. How's he doing?
Scrapiron: Been a straight "A" student since high school.
Joe Mannix: That's fantastic.
Scrapiron: Yeah.
[sighs]
Scrapiron: Uh, he's the reason I'm here, Joe.
Joe Mannix: Trouble?
Scrapiron: He's been arrested for murder.
Joe Mannix: And just who was he supposed to have killed?
Scrapiron: The head of his department, a Professor O'Neill. Last night, O'Neil's wife came home and found him with his head bashed in just after Matt had been in there to see him. But Matt swears he's innocent, and I believe my boy, Joe.
Joe Mannix: Mm.
Scrapiron: It just isn't in him to harm anyone.
Joe Mannix: Yeah.
Scrapiron: Ten years I've stood up in that ring and tried to roll with the punches all for my boy. And it's been worth it.
[brief pause]
Scrapiron: Joe, can you help me?
Yes, there's a long list of suspects, the murder victim being a college professor. Was it his wife? A revengeful student? A co-worker (or two) who had an axe to grind? One thing, it's always a treat to see who looks the most guilty, or at least appears to be hiding something...
Mysteries are always fun, but at this stage in the series, particularly the last few episodes, most viewers were expecting brass knuckles! There are some good actors here, such as James Watson (as Matt) and popular actress Penelope Windust plays the victim's wife, Ruth. Penelope (who passed in 2022), was the daughter of famous director Bretaigne Windust, known for THE ENFORCER, starring Humphrey Bogart.
So who pulled the job? What say you?
Written by two time Oscar nominee Karl Tunberg. Surprisingly, old pro John Peyser directed, but had a relatively easy job here, his career was filled with more action shows, like COMBAT and RAT PATROL. At this time he was also working on HAWAII FIVE O.
For all us location fans, the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena was used for campus background shots. The institute remains one of the most distinguished scientific research operations.
This episode is not to be confused with EDGE OF THE KNIFE, from Season 2. Compare notes and see if you are as good a detective as Joe.
SEASON 8 EPISODE 16 remastered CBS/Paramount dvd box set. Final season collectors edition.
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- Sep 1, 2023
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- Filming locations
- California Institute of Technology - 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, California, USA(exterior campus scenes, as Rossmoor college)
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