Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) Wind Fever (1966) User Reviews

One good John Cassavettes performance

[searchanddestroy-1 · 5 June 2015]

One boring adventure drama yarn this episode that takes place somewhere in Asia, in the late fifties, and speaks of humanitarian doctors associations helping poor people fighting diseases of all kinds. We could find it rather talkative, with maybe too many indoor scenes but performances are OK, especially John Cassavettes. One other drawback, it was not made in natural settings, but in studios. Do not expect action sequences. I could not see the director's name. I don't know any actors here, except Cassavettes.

This story will not remain my favourite for this show. But I still have many more épisodes to comment. Be patient.

Entertaining

[cdunbar-959-324822 · 8/10 · 12 May 2021]

The music is sometimes a little overwrought but this is a decent story. William Shatner fans will enjoy his strong performance as Dr. Ely Harris, a cutting edge surgeon willing to step beyond traditional procedures because "sometimes the (medical) book doesn't work." John Cassavetes is devil's advocate, who reluctantly becomes a witness for the prosecution. Harris is charged with murder when he allows an herbalist to treat a patient who dies afterwards. A further complication is that Dr. Harris is married to Cassavetes old flame, lovely Pippa Scott. A thoughtful study of medical ethics and the costs that come with the decisions made.

Eagle eyed viewers will enjoy spotting Star Trek alumni George Takei in a bit role and always enjoyable Wilfred Hyde White has a larger supporting role.