Mannix thinks his traffic reporter friend saw something that made his killers shoot down his helicopter.Mannix thinks his traffic reporter friend saw something that made his killers shoot down his helicopter.Mannix thinks his traffic reporter friend saw something that made his killers shoot down his helicopter.
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- Bonnie
- (as Peggy Walton)
- Kopell
- (as Ralph Maurer)
Storyline
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- TriviaPete's helicopter crash is reused footage of an older crash from prior weeks.
- GoofsThe chopper takes a bullet to the windscreen, leaving a visible hole. That hole then disappears.
- Quotes
Travers: Oh, Mr. Mannix, I can't tell you how grateful I am you came by. Thank you.
Joe Mannix: I did get here in time, then.
Travers: Oh, indeed you did in time. Yes, that popcorn was on its way to my son's Cub Scout meeting tonight.
Joe Mannix: Oh, well, that wouldn't have been very good.
Travers: Look, I'd love to do something for you. Can I buy you a drink or something?
Joe Mannix: Oh, no, no, no. I'm afraid I have too many other stops to make. Thanks anyway.
Travers: Listen, let me tell you. I'm so... I appreciate it so much... I'm so very grateful.
Joe Mannix: Not at all. Good day.
Travers: Good day.
Ed Waters wrote this story, connected with many cop shows, such as the FBI and credited for having wrote most of the episodes for Jack Palance's show, BRONK. True, there are some questions left unanswered... but this story will draw you in.
9 Stars.
The opening is original, and a must see. One of Joe's golf buddies is a helicopter traffic pilot who see's something he's not supposed to. He's murdered and Mannix picks up the case, getting himself kidnapped by Nazi anarchists. DOES sound like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE material.
It also buys Joe lots of time to sweat it out (and think of a neat solution!) which the MI Team was so good at. Watch what happens. In a way, it's kind of interesting to see Joe up against a "new type" of enemy. To this episode's credit, the supporting cast is excellent, lead by Norman Alden (as Travers), a staple in many cop shows. Also look for veteran cowboy actor Ben Cooper (as Frank) and popular veteran actor and comedian Chick Chandler as Antrim. Chandler was a very funny, fast-talking actor, cast in many classic films of the 30s and 40s.
Yet another star of this episode is the on location work in the remote town of Piru, California, about 50 miles north of LA, 30 miles east from Ventura, CA.
The Piru Mansion is a standout, also called the Newhall Mansion. In the early 80s, nearly 100 years old, it burned down to the ground while being renovated, but was painstakingly re-built to its original classic design. Today it's one outstanding place for weddings and parties.
Check this story out. Worth an extra cup of late night coffee. SEASON 4 EPISODE 10 remastered CBS dvd box set.