Operation Action

Episode aired Mar 25, 1975
TV-PG
25m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

121

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Crime Drama

After their shift Malloy is to drop off his car with a mechanic and Reed is to pick him up but Malloy is hijacked by a man and woman after leaving the station. They want her boyfriend releas... Read allAfter their shift Malloy is to drop off his car with a mechanic and Reed is to pick him up but Malloy is hijacked by a man and woman after leaving the station. They want her boyfriend released from jail in return for Malloy. When they have him verify they have him, Malloy gives a... Read allAfter their shift Malloy is to drop off his car with a mechanic and Reed is to pick him up but Malloy is hijacked by a man and woman after leaving the station. They want her boyfriend released from jail in return for Malloy. When they have him verify they have him, Malloy gives a clue to his whereabouts by giving a name of a girl the officers found with a mannequin. R... Read all

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IMDb RATING

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10dianerpessler-46164

An Explosive Episode of Superb Series

Arguably the most suspenseful and explosive episode of the entire series, with superb direction from Dennis Donnelly. With a script that's both exciting and intelligent, this uniquely stunning entry of Adam-12 was Emmy worthy and that it was not even nominated is nothing less than an outrage. Martin Milner gives a superb performance as Officer Pete Malloy, cool under pressure, professional, and incredibly courageous. His work in this episode was not only worthy of awards, it stands as lasting tribute to the typical Los Angeles police officer. To Malloy, he is just doing his job. His sense of duty and dedication to protecting the people of the city is both inspiring and deeply moving. Truly a standout performance in an acting career that's overwhelming in its excellence.

6StrictlyConfidential

An Unexpected Turn Of Events

(*Pete Malloy quote*) - "You're playing a losing game."

While off duty, Pete Malloy is taken hostage by 3 desperate people who want the woman's boyfriend released from jail in return for Malloy.

Things get pretty intense when these 3 people don't get their demands met.

Officer Jim Reed enthusiastically joins the search for Malloy in hopes of finding him before it's too late.

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Trivia
Malloy and Reed and are seen driving their private cars. While Malloy drives a yellow Matador, Reed drives a classic sports car... the same model and color Corvette that Martin Milner drove on Route 66 (1960).

Goofs
Malloy- apparently unobserved- kicks over some gasoline cans, soaking the carpet. However, nobody seems to notice what would almost be the overpowering smell of it.