"Brenda Starr" is a very interesting watch, especially when you consider it was filmed nearly 50 years ago. It took this pilot a full year to air, and ABC passed on it.
The plot line is a bit strange-millionaires falling victim to voodoo-but the performances are really good, starting with Jill St. John in the title role. She brings not only depth, but also a real sense of humor and comedy. Victor Buono is also terrific, as is Sorrell Booke.
The plot line has a touch of "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in it, but one is reminded also of "The Green Hornet" from nearly a decade earlier, which was also partly set in a newsroom.
Given better treatment, I think this could have been a companion piece to "Wonder Woman," which was starting up around this time. This definitely had potential.
The plot line is a bit strange-millionaires falling victim to voodoo-but the performances are really good, starting with Jill St. John in the title role. She brings not only depth, but also a real sense of humor and comedy. Victor Buono is also terrific, as is Sorrell Booke.
The plot line has a touch of "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in it, but one is reminded also of "The Green Hornet" from nearly a decade earlier, which was also partly set in a newsroom.
Given better treatment, I think this could have been a companion piece to "Wonder Woman," which was starting up around this time. This definitely had potential.
