S1.E5

The Trick Is to Stay Alive

Name: The Trick Is to Stay Alive
Genre: Drama
Released: 1974-10-10
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Claude Akins, Frank Converse, Marilyn Hassett

Episode aired Oct 10, 1974
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

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Marilyn Hassett in The Trick Is to Stay Alive (1974)

Drama

Will is taking a shortcut through the country when he spots fresh skid marks leading off the road to a bullet-riddled car. He and Sonny soon learn why the car is there: a modern-day Bonnie &... Read allWill is taking a shortcut through the country when he spots fresh skid marks leading off the road to a bullet-riddled car. He and Sonny soon learn why the car is there: a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde . . . plus one.Will is taking a shortcut through the country when he spots fresh skid marks leading off the road to a bullet-riddled car. He and Sonny soon learn why the car is there: a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde . . . plus one.

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8.2/10

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The Trick Is to Stay Alive - Season 1 Episode 5

Title: Movin' On - The Trick Is to Stay Alive - Season 1 Episode 5

Director: Michael O'Herlihy

Details: Action Drama; Release date (October 10, 1974)

Starring: Claude Akins, Frank Converse, Marilyn Hassett, James Keach, Aldo Ray

Synopsis: After discovering a bullet riddled car, Will and Sonny get caught up with two prison escapees when they try to report the incident.

Quick Review: The guys get more than they bargained for when they meet up with a psychotic criminal couple (Marilyn Hasett {as in whatever happened to?} and James Keach who both give completely over-the-top, untrammeled performances. Aldo Ray is also along for the ride. Murder, action, suspense. Best of the series to this point.

Rating: B+

Trivia
Mostly filmed at what is now The Big O Saloon in Olney, OR.

Goofs
While Will and Sonny are working on the truck another trucker who is stops and asks if they need help. They discuss him hauling lettuce and Will and Sonny hauling tomatoes and that they are both going to the same destination in Astoria. After being assured that they are all right the trucker says I'll see you in Astoria and he leaves. The well meaning trucker is, however, traveling in the exact opposite direction that Will and Sonny were.

Quotes
Will Chandler: Maybe we can find a phone.
Sonny Pruitt: A phone? We can barely find a road.

Crazy credits
End credits Show: Lois Nettleton as Karen; Clint Howard as Mark; John Qualen as Liggett, none of which were in this episode, but were all in the previous episode.