I totally agree with the last reviewer. This episode definitely has shades of LAURA. However... it was written by Don Mullaly, who specialized more in adventure films and westerns. He began his career writing for cop shows like RICHARD DIAMOND.
More of a sentimental drama that finds Mannix trying to solve the case of a murdered photographer. Photos of lovely Rosemary Forsyth (Carol) begin playing tricks with his imagination, and that's not a good sign. Her apartment door swings open and the very real and ALIVE Carol appears?
Now to put the puzzle together, mixed with a little romance. And does all this affect Peggy, just a bit?
The last reviewer added; Forsyth may have been the wrong actress cast in the role. Well, let's face it. Could anyone have topped Gene Tierney from the original mystery? You may remember, back in the 70s there was a nostalgia craze going on, and NO cable... Accordingly, all us folks saw black and white classics, around the clock. The tv writers had to have gotten at least a few ideas from these oldies, but you can never ever match the original cast.
Still interesting cop show slash/ soap opera and Joe is really stuck on this mysterious lady. Super villain (with the beedy eyes) Jay Robinson co-stars as Lyle. Watch him. Robinson had the bad guy look for years, and actually was supported by Bette Davis when his career took a downturn after being arrested for drugs in the 50s. Bing Russell, plays Ray, who hires Joe just before he is killed. Russell was a popular character actor, and inspired his famous son, Kurt. Bing looked a bit like Carl Betz, at certain angles.
Also catch some beautiful southern California beach scenes (Marina del Rey)... for all us armchair vacationers.
Directed by veteran Harry Harvey, Jr, long associated with the series. Harvey was a walking encyclopedia of the show, having also worked as script supervisor from the very beginning. He oversaw mostly every single episode over eight seasons. SEASON 8 EPISODE 9 CBS/Paramount remastered color dvd box set. Released 2012.
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