Robert Vaughn makes the first of three appearances as Carl Anderton, a powerful businessman who, in this installment, seeks to hide his as well as his grandson's mental illness. The grandson is accused of setting a fire some years before that killed his young step-sister. Once it is discovered that the young man suffers from a severe case of bi-polar-ism, the grandfather does all that he can to maintain the image that he has held in both the political and financial circles.
Vaughn's character, a longtime friend of DA Schiff (Steven Hill), threatens McCoy even when the ADA offers a deal that will save the grandson from imprisonment, offering to place the young man in a mental hospital for treatment.
Vaughn is quite effective in his role, creating a character that remains one of the most memorable in the history of the series.
Other guest stars include Bob Dishy and Obie-winner Anne Jackson, the latter playing a judge that leans on the side of Anderton.
Vaughn's character, a longtime friend of DA Schiff (Steven Hill), threatens McCoy even when the ADA offers a deal that will save the grandson from imprisonment, offering to place the young man in a mental hospital for treatment.
Vaughn is quite effective in his role, creating a character that remains one of the most memorable in the history of the series.
Other guest stars include Bob Dishy and Obie-winner Anne Jackson, the latter playing a judge that leans on the side of Anderton.
