PART 1
This was a far different type scenario for the MI team, no international spies or unscrupulous kings in this episode to be sure. Also a nice showcase for Greg Morris to shine in a very physical role.
The theme is boxing, naturally the crooked side, run by a big shot promoter called Buckman (played by Australian actor Ron Randell), who wants to control both professional and amateur matches -- and take the money and run. His partner in crime is a sly character called Whelan, well played by John Dehner. He was a master at playing these roles, and had a lot of fun with them as you will see. Dehner was the John Barrymore of villains, similar in style to Jack Cassidy. A class act.
Special guest star is famed boxer Sugar Ray Robinson (as Wesley), who does an exceptional job in the acting department. Robinson was legendary for his lightning bolt punches. He is something to watch.
Couple of gag appearances to note; the man renting a boat to Phelps is producer Bruce Geller -- of all people! And look for Robert Conrad (WILD WILD WEST) in a bit as a boxer, and he's good. Conrad, without too much surprise, was very athletic and tackled many stunts on his own show. He was a one of a kind showman.
Another fine script by series writer William Read Redfield and direction by Paul Stanley. Stanley was behind many HAWAII FIVE O episodes.
The boat scene was filmed at legendary MacArthur Park.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set. 7 dvd box set. Released 2008.
This was a far different type scenario for the MI team, no international spies or unscrupulous kings in this episode to be sure. Also a nice showcase for Greg Morris to shine in a very physical role.
The theme is boxing, naturally the crooked side, run by a big shot promoter called Buckman (played by Australian actor Ron Randell), who wants to control both professional and amateur matches -- and take the money and run. His partner in crime is a sly character called Whelan, well played by John Dehner. He was a master at playing these roles, and had a lot of fun with them as you will see. Dehner was the John Barrymore of villains, similar in style to Jack Cassidy. A class act.
Special guest star is famed boxer Sugar Ray Robinson (as Wesley), who does an exceptional job in the acting department. Robinson was legendary for his lightning bolt punches. He is something to watch.
Couple of gag appearances to note; the man renting a boat to Phelps is producer Bruce Geller -- of all people! And look for Robert Conrad (WILD WILD WEST) in a bit as a boxer, and he's good. Conrad, without too much surprise, was very athletic and tackled many stunts on his own show. He was a one of a kind showman.
Another fine script by series writer William Read Redfield and direction by Paul Stanley. Stanley was behind many HAWAII FIVE O episodes.
The boat scene was filmed at legendary MacArthur Park.
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 remastered color CBS/Paramount dvd box set. 7 dvd box set. Released 2008.