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Mannix
S6.E15
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A Game of Shadows

  • Episode aired Dec 24, 1972
  • TV-PG
  • 52m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Marta Kristen in Mannix (1967)
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The head of an electronics firm arrives home to find his wife drowned at the bottom of their pool, just as one of his rising young associates flees the scene. It looks like an open-and-shut ... Read allThe head of an electronics firm arrives home to find his wife drowned at the bottom of their pool, just as one of his rising young associates flees the scene. It looks like an open-and-shut case to the police, but the missing man's girlfriend insists that he is innocent, and asks... Read allThe head of an electronics firm arrives home to find his wife drowned at the bottom of their pool, just as one of his rising young associates flees the scene. It looks like an open-and-shut case to the police, but the missing man's girlfriend insists that he is innocent, and asks Mannix to find the man and assist him. Mannix reluctantly takes the case, but the mystery... Read all

  • Director
    • Gerald Mayer
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
    • Bruce Geller
  • Stars
    • Mike Connors
    • Gail Fisher
    • Meg Foster
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gerald Mayer
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
      • Bruce Geller
    • Stars
      • Mike Connors
      • Gail Fisher
      • Meg Foster
    • 6User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mike Connors
    Mike Connors
    • Joe Mannix
    Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher
    • Peggy Fair
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Sheila Lynley
    Paul Stevens
    Paul Stevens
    • Vernon Olson
    Natalie Schafer
    Natalie Schafer
    • Bunny Mason
    Alan Bergmann
    Alan Bergmann
    • Jerry Vane
    Jack Ging
    Jack Ging
    • Lt. Dan Ives
    Warner Anderson
    Warner Anderson
    • Prof. Thompson
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Sheriff
    Adam Williams
    Adam Williams
    • George Henderson
    Marta Kristen
    Marta Kristen
    • Aileen
    William Gray Espy
    William Gray Espy
    • Gordon Cameron
    Owen Bush
    Owen Bush
    • Charlie Ross
    William H. Burton Jr.
    • Harper
    • (as Bill Burton)
    • Director
      • Gerald Mayer
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
      • Bruce Geller
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    9tcchelsey

    MANNIX AND THE MYSTERIOUS CLIENT.

    I agree, this is another episode you have to watch carefully --and you may still miss things. Leigh Vance wrote the story, also working on MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, later a producer for CANNON and HART TO HART. You have to give Vance credit for burning the midnight oil.

    Joe's case concerns a man seen running away from a murder scene, but he's actually running for his life because he's caught up in some international intrigue and has assumed multiple identities. That's the confusing part, not only for the viewer, but for Mannix. Meg Foster plays the gal friend who hires Joe to prove his innocence, although she hasn't known him for a long time. Joe is also confronted with yet another bunch of people who aren't necessarily telling the truth. Sound familiar?

    Paul Stevens plays Olsen, possibly the best actor for a story like this. Stevens was known for playing some very interesting characters, generally untrustworthy. Warner Anderson guest stars as Professor Thompson, remembered for LINEUP in the 50s and beautiful Marta Kristen (from LOST IN SPACE) appears as Aileen in a very good dramatic role.

    Two top supporting actors; sci-fi star Kenneth Tobey plays a sheriff and Natalie Shafer does what she always does best, playing a classy lady called Bunny. Shafer next appeared in the popular 70s romantic comedy 40 CARATS (1973).

    The production notes are correct. Joe nearly gets run down on North Central Avenue in Glendale, near Crawfords Supermarket (later sold to Ralphs markets) one of many legendary family food stores in southern California to disappear. If you're a Los Angeleno this will bring back many fond memories.

    Gerald Mayer directed, known for the POLICE SURGEON tv series. Merry Christmas, as this was the final episode of 1972, broadcast Christmas Eve. SEASON 6 EPISODE 15 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set.
    9dburton2

    Enough plot for 3 Mannixes, but good

    Quite a convoluted plot in this one. Some 70s detective show episodes are formulaic to the point that you can guess whodunit and why -- this one I couldn't guess, even when I was watching it for the second time in a little over a year. Some Mannix cliches -- he gets bonked on the head; there's a couple of shootouts -- but overall enjoyable due to the fast pace and all the twist and turns. I especially liked one scene where one character when confronted by their misdeeds fell apart like a wet newspaper -- not sure why I liked it, except it was unexpected and realistic (not everyone is a tough guy). Another plus is the many familiar faces -- Natalie Schafer from Gilligan's Island, Marta Kristen from Lost in Space, Kenneth Tobey from The Thing From Another World, Meg Foster, and a slew of "That Guy"s.

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    • Trivia
      Sole series appearances for Natalie Schafer (Bunny Mason), Meg Foster (Sheila Lynley), Marta Kristen (Aileen), and William Gray Espy (Gordon Cameron).
    • Quotes

      Jerry Vane: [after saving Mannix from an almost deliberate hit-and-run] Crazy fool could've killed you!

      Joe Mannix: Yeah, thanks, huh?

      Jerry Vane: You, uh, debt collecting?

      Joe Mannix: No.

      Jerry Vane: Bail bondsman.

      Joe Mannix: No. Why? Should I be?

      Jerry Vane: Well, looked like that creep was trying to hit you.

      Joe Mannix: Why would he do a thing like that?

      Jerry Vane: You want me to find out? I got his license number. Come on, let's, uh... let's talk about it over a cup of coffee.

      Joe Mannix: Uh, no, thanks. Maybe some other time, huh?

      Jerry Vane: Yeah, sure. Uh, here's my card. Uh... call me.

      Joe Mannix: [reading the card the man provides him] Jerry Vane, private investigator.

      Jerry Vane: One of the best, if I say so myself. What's your name?

      Joe Mannix: Mannix.

      Jerry Vane: Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Man... Joe Mannix? First whiff of a job I get all month, and it turns out to be Mr. Private Peeper himself.

      Joe Mannix: Now, look, uh...

      Jerry Vane: Oh, no, no, no, no. Please, please. I wouldn't hear of it. Uh, consider it, uh, professional courtesy. You know, one... one pro to another.

      Joe Mannix: Thanks. I mean it.

      Jerry Vane: If anybody's going to turn up Gordon Cameron... you're the guy, Mannix.

      Joe Mannix: [opens his car door] Hop in. Let's have that cup of coffee.

    • Soundtracks
      Buttons and Bows
      (uncredited)

      Music by Jay Livingston

      [Played on piano by Bunny Mason]

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 24, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 1200 North Central Avenue, Glendale, California, USA(Mannix almost hit by station wagon)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 52m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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