Why we call CANNON cult 70s tv.
The fun team behind the scenes cooked up a MANNIX type scenario. Has that feel.
It all deals with an old Hollywood murder case that involves a retired cop (played by none other than Ford Rainey), getting Cannon into the mix and spelling a whole lot of trouble for both. In real life, Rainey's son, a doctor, was murdered and the case unsolved. A true mystery.
A steller cast, you DO NOT want to miss. Well directed by William Wiard. Robert Hamner wrote this story, creator of SWAT. He worked
with William Conrad at Warner Brothers/ABC TV, cranking out lots of classics.
Top honors go to Madlyn Rhue, playing Gloria, one of the best actresses in the biz. She has a very dramatic role here (including makeup and bandages!), and carries it well. Rhue also worked for Bill Conrad at Warners. On the other side, burly Robert Webber guest stars again, this time playing a well dressed hitman, who spells trouble for Gloria.
The curious thing is Webber makes it known he's a hired assassin? Cannon should have at least took him in for questioning. And even though Hamner was a very good writer, it's a valid talking point.
Jason Evers returns, a busy actor, playing good guys and smooth as silk villains. For all of us DARK SHADOWS fans, great to see Dennis Patrick (as Owen Kendall). Virginia Gregg (from DRAGNET) returns to the show.
There's a Hollywood inside joke, if you know the area. Kendall's office is located at 9000
Sunset Boulevard, keep in mind this deals with a Hollywood nightclub. The famous WHISKEY A GO GO is located at 8901 Sunset. Very interesting coincidence?
SEASON 4 EPISODE 3 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set. Released 2016. The famous box set with a pix of Cannon wearing a frown. Must See.
