Stu finds himself in the middle of a fake robbery for the heir to a criminal family.Stu finds himself in the middle of a fake robbery for the heir to a criminal family.Stu finds himself in the middle of a fake robbery for the heir to a criminal family.
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- TriviaThis was the final episode to feature the full regular cast (Stu, Jeff, Kookie, Roscoe, Suzanne, J.R., and even Lt. Gilmore), as well as the last one directed by george waGGner (as he preferred to bill himself).
- GoofsWhen Stu is asked whether he has ever seen the TV show Checkmate (1960), he answers that he watches television only on Friday, the day that "77 Sunset Strip" aired. Checkmate (1960) aired on Wednesdays on a different network (CBS); this episode aired in 1963, and Checkmate (1960) went off the air in 1962, so there would be no way for Stu to have seen "Checkmate".
- Quotes
Cuthbert Carmichael: Mr. Bailey you have a duty in this matter!
Stuart Bailey: A duty?
Cuthbert Carmichael: Surely you do more than solve crimes! What about the other half of your job?
Stuart Bailey: What other half?
Cuthbert Carmichael: The obligation of any upholder of the law! Not only to solve crimes but to prevent them before they happen. Well like those fellows on Checkmate! Checkmate... don't you watch television Mr. Bailey?
Stuart Bailey: Only on Friday nights!
- ConnectionsReferences Checkmate (1960)
- Soundtracks77 Sunset Strip
Written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston
Theme song; short instrumental version played during opening credits; full instrumental version performed during closing credits
Featured review
THE OLD LADY WITH THE MONEY AND THE GUNS.
A terrific offbeat episode, if not character study, extremely well written by Robert J. Shaw, later to write endless episodes for soap operas, like GENERAL HOSPITAL.
Stu has a particularly strange case that involves the matriarch of a crime family. Popular character actress Katherine Givney plays Mrs. Carmichael, sort of a sophisticated "Ma Barker," whose family earned their wealth as criminals. She even shows her sons vintage movies (for entertainment) of family members robbing trains!
Mrs. Carmichael is still in the mood for commiting a robbery, even though she's very wealthy, which poses one heck of a problem for Stu. Great support from veteran actor Robert Cornthwaite as her eldest son, and William Windom as her youngest son, called Cuthbert.
None other than Nancy Kulp appears as the family maid, Eloise, who at the time was also appearing on the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES. Nancy has some memorable scenes (including a drunk scene) with Roscoe! You have to admit, she and Roscoe make an interesting couple, and it's a shame they didn't do more episodes together.
The closing shootout with spry Mrs. Carmichael is a classic, like a clip from an old movie. Katherine Givney should have gotten an Emmy nod for this role. Best remembered for playing Katie's grandmother on MY THREE SONS.
Top notch direction from one of the best, George Waggner, who just let the camera roll. This is a gem. Not to be missed, if for all the unforgettable actors.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 35 remastered. Thank you again METV for running this classic show Sunday nights.
Stu has a particularly strange case that involves the matriarch of a crime family. Popular character actress Katherine Givney plays Mrs. Carmichael, sort of a sophisticated "Ma Barker," whose family earned their wealth as criminals. She even shows her sons vintage movies (for entertainment) of family members robbing trains!
Mrs. Carmichael is still in the mood for commiting a robbery, even though she's very wealthy, which poses one heck of a problem for Stu. Great support from veteran actor Robert Cornthwaite as her eldest son, and William Windom as her youngest son, called Cuthbert.
None other than Nancy Kulp appears as the family maid, Eloise, who at the time was also appearing on the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES. Nancy has some memorable scenes (including a drunk scene) with Roscoe! You have to admit, she and Roscoe make an interesting couple, and it's a shame they didn't do more episodes together.
The closing shootout with spry Mrs. Carmichael is a classic, like a clip from an old movie. Katherine Givney should have gotten an Emmy nod for this role. Best remembered for playing Katie's grandmother on MY THREE SONS.
Top notch direction from one of the best, George Waggner, who just let the camera roll. This is a gem. Not to be missed, if for all the unforgettable actors.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 35 remastered. Thank you again METV for running this classic show Sunday nights.
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- May 27, 2024
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