Shades of the Alfred Hitchcock classic drama THE WRONG MAN, only tailored for a cop show. Done many times, but this is a well written story, possibly inspirational to prosecuting similar real life crimes.
Betty's good friend is the victim of a rape, however, it's not an open and shut case. Her friend is convinced "another" man is responsible and won't budge, even if it means the wrongly accused person goes to prison. It takes Betty to right a horrible wrong, going the extra mile --as she always does -- to reveal the true culprit who can easily get away with the crime and endanger more lives.
This is what makes the story so interesting, as opposed to the usual hunt and capture showdown. Sort of in the tradition of a Perry Mason episode, with a 70s slant. Very well directed by Winrich Kolbe, his only episode for the series, best known for the classic STAR TREK tv episodes of the 80s and 90s. A missed opportunity he did not direct more shows.
Written by Paul Robert Coyle, who later wrote several episodes for JAKE AND THE FAT MAN, starring William Conrad.
Popular actress Lynette Mettey guest stars, who turned up in many cop shows, later on MASH playing nurses and a voice actor for decades in tv commercials. Famous bad guy Robert Davi (still acting today) appears in an early role. But is he the real villain?
I agree with the trivia notes. And may have an answer. Betty has a bandage on the right side of her forehead, as do many other injured victims through the series run. It could be, from a camera angle vantage point, the best place to put the bandage. It's all appearance, and where the camera lands. A simple answer, but it makes sense and seems to be the case in both in movies and tv.
ITEM 2. Another answer is many people tend to be right handed, including makeup artists, so when applying makeup they would naturally favor the right side of the face. A very interesting observation, and a kewpie doll to the person who caught it. In all my years of writing, I never thought of it!
Watch this for a another good performance by Lee Meriwether. SEASON 8 EPISODE 9 remastered CBS color. DVD release 2018.
Betty's good friend is the victim of a rape, however, it's not an open and shut case. Her friend is convinced "another" man is responsible and won't budge, even if it means the wrongly accused person goes to prison. It takes Betty to right a horrible wrong, going the extra mile --as she always does -- to reveal the true culprit who can easily get away with the crime and endanger more lives.
This is what makes the story so interesting, as opposed to the usual hunt and capture showdown. Sort of in the tradition of a Perry Mason episode, with a 70s slant. Very well directed by Winrich Kolbe, his only episode for the series, best known for the classic STAR TREK tv episodes of the 80s and 90s. A missed opportunity he did not direct more shows.
Written by Paul Robert Coyle, who later wrote several episodes for JAKE AND THE FAT MAN, starring William Conrad.
Popular actress Lynette Mettey guest stars, who turned up in many cop shows, later on MASH playing nurses and a voice actor for decades in tv commercials. Famous bad guy Robert Davi (still acting today) appears in an early role. But is he the real villain?
I agree with the trivia notes. And may have an answer. Betty has a bandage on the right side of her forehead, as do many other injured victims through the series run. It could be, from a camera angle vantage point, the best place to put the bandage. It's all appearance, and where the camera lands. A simple answer, but it makes sense and seems to be the case in both in movies and tv.
ITEM 2. Another answer is many people tend to be right handed, including makeup artists, so when applying makeup they would naturally favor the right side of the face. A very interesting observation, and a kewpie doll to the person who caught it. In all my years of writing, I never thought of it!
Watch this for a another good performance by Lee Meriwether. SEASON 8 EPISODE 9 remastered CBS color. DVD release 2018.