Gabe Kaplan is definitely an odd choice to play the lead in this installment of "Police Story". He is Sgt. Paul Cazenovia...an undercover narcotics officer who DEFINITELY is quirky and weird. In many ways, he's like a combination of Serpico and a stand-up comedian. Well, this combo does NOT sit well with his supervisor, Lt. Thornwood (Norman Fell) and while the Captain is out on sick leave, Thornwood does everything he can to annoy Cazenovia. First, he assigns him to desk duty pending a visit with the police psychologist. Second, after coming out of that interview with flying colors, he keeps him on desk duty. Obviously the Lieutenant is not thrilled with the Sergeant's style...though he also seems oblivious to the man's arrest record. Eventually, the Captain is returning to work...and he might just have to settle this impasse.
As I watched the show, I could understand the Lieutenant's viewpoint. Sure, Cazenovia was successful but man did he annoy! Some folks who see this installment of the show might love Kaplan and his anarchic humor...others might just find him like a walking migraine! Worth seeing but a disappointment.
As I watched the show, I could understand the Lieutenant's viewpoint. Sure, Cazenovia was successful but man did he annoy! Some folks who see this installment of the show might love Kaplan and his anarchic humor...others might just find him like a walking migraine! Worth seeing but a disappointment.
