MUST SEE. Bill Freedman and Ben Gershman wrote this classic episode (for all of us old car lovers), both popular writers on tv for years.
The story may have been inspired by LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, about 9 years earlier, all about Wally's first car, which was a 53 Chevy.
Greg is the man behind the wheel here, who has just gotten his license and is looking for a sporty ride! He doesn't have to look too far as crafty bud Eddie (played by Chris Beaumont), wins him over with lots of sizzle --and a broken down 56 Chevy?
The car is a wreck, but Greg's in love, and at the bargain basement price of $100! In today's market, that would equal about $760 bucks.
There's a lesson to be learned... especially when Greg thinks about selling the car to someone else. One thing to note is the Chevy looks pretty darn good after its all fixed up. But what was the COST? Hmmm?
Well directed by Jack Arnold, and with some good one liners. Chris Beaumont appeared four times on the series, later to become a story consultant for FAME in the 80s.
Interestingly, a few years later, Greg's car was blown up on an episode of MANNIX. Great, great trivia question. It's a wonder Paramount still had the car.
Recommended for all the memories and car repair bills. SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 remastered color Paramount/ABC dvd box set.