This was the third time that CA opened their season with a two-parter and it ended up being an enjoyable adventure. The Angels are hired by an insurance investigator to find out what happened to stolen artwork. Bert Convy plays Paul Hollister, the morally ambiguous thief who romances Kris Munroe during the case's duration. He's shockingly good in the role. As an aside, he'd worked with Cheryl Ladd previously as the host of TattleTales, when she appeared on the game show with her first husband David Ladd.
Bo Hopkins returns for his second CA go round as Convy's partner in crime Wes Anderson. As an actor, Hopkins always carries around an element of danger. This is his first CA appearance since the very first TV movie that gave birth to the series, where he played bad guy Beau Creel. Here, he's just as morally ambiguous as Convy's character, perhaps more so, at one point encouraging Hollister to kill Kris because of the 'she knows too much' trope.
Dick Sargent makes his 3rd CA guest appearance, after 1st season's Angels on Wheels, and 3rd season's Angels in Vegas. Here he plays Avery, the insurance investigator, and he always brings a level of slimy untrustworthiness to whatever character he plays.
The episode was shot on location in the US Virgin Islands and is a crossover with the TV show Love Boat. Each main player from Love Boat has a brief cameo. In reality, the Pacific Princess would never actually sail to the Caribbean so that part lacks truth but it doesn't hamper the story's entertainment value. The location shots are pretty good, not quite as dramatic as season 2's Hawaii episode, but still plenty of scenery to gaze upon.
Others guest stars include Sandy McPeak, who reminds me of Vic Morrow, doing his best tough guy act. Lee Travis plays Eleanor Case, an art dealer who occupies some of Bosley's time, though thankfully with no awkward romantic angle. Character actor Barry Sullivan plays Mr. Demargeran, the senior bad guy pulling the strings from afar. Also, Judy Landers makes her 2nd CA appearance, once again in a comedic role, as the Angels mistake her for Sabrina's replacement, and she does her ditzy bubbly blonde best.
Speaking of Sabrina's replacement, we get a brief mention at the beginning of the episode that Sabrina has gotten married and is going to give birth. Honestly, I thought this was a copout. Sabrina never gave any indication that she was the domestic type, a better story would have her joining Interpol or the FBI. But the writers/producers went against the character they'd established.
This episode was the introduction of Shelley Hack as Tiffany Welles. She certainly come across as perky and full of megawatt smiles, but they don't give her too much to do. She even shows a little hesitancy at being accepted into the Angel fold, and has a decent scene with Bosley where he convinces her otherwise.
Hack was famous for being the spokeswoman for Charlie, the popular 70's perfume, so it's a bit of synergistic casting to make her an Angel. Her debut is okay, perhaps muted by the fact that this is a heavy Cheryl Ladd episode due to her involvement with the main protagonist.
Overall this was a highly enjoyable adventure that thankfully wasn't overwhelmed by Love Boat cheese. I'll be interested in seeing how Shelley Hack grows into her role.
Bo Hopkins returns for his second CA go round as Convy's partner in crime Wes Anderson. As an actor, Hopkins always carries around an element of danger. This is his first CA appearance since the very first TV movie that gave birth to the series, where he played bad guy Beau Creel. Here, he's just as morally ambiguous as Convy's character, perhaps more so, at one point encouraging Hollister to kill Kris because of the 'she knows too much' trope.
Dick Sargent makes his 3rd CA guest appearance, after 1st season's Angels on Wheels, and 3rd season's Angels in Vegas. Here he plays Avery, the insurance investigator, and he always brings a level of slimy untrustworthiness to whatever character he plays.
The episode was shot on location in the US Virgin Islands and is a crossover with the TV show Love Boat. Each main player from Love Boat has a brief cameo. In reality, the Pacific Princess would never actually sail to the Caribbean so that part lacks truth but it doesn't hamper the story's entertainment value. The location shots are pretty good, not quite as dramatic as season 2's Hawaii episode, but still plenty of scenery to gaze upon.
Others guest stars include Sandy McPeak, who reminds me of Vic Morrow, doing his best tough guy act. Lee Travis plays Eleanor Case, an art dealer who occupies some of Bosley's time, though thankfully with no awkward romantic angle. Character actor Barry Sullivan plays Mr. Demargeran, the senior bad guy pulling the strings from afar. Also, Judy Landers makes her 2nd CA appearance, once again in a comedic role, as the Angels mistake her for Sabrina's replacement, and she does her ditzy bubbly blonde best.
Speaking of Sabrina's replacement, we get a brief mention at the beginning of the episode that Sabrina has gotten married and is going to give birth. Honestly, I thought this was a copout. Sabrina never gave any indication that she was the domestic type, a better story would have her joining Interpol or the FBI. But the writers/producers went against the character they'd established.
This episode was the introduction of Shelley Hack as Tiffany Welles. She certainly come across as perky and full of megawatt smiles, but they don't give her too much to do. She even shows a little hesitancy at being accepted into the Angel fold, and has a decent scene with Bosley where he convinces her otherwise.
Hack was famous for being the spokeswoman for Charlie, the popular 70's perfume, so it's a bit of synergistic casting to make her an Angel. Her debut is okay, perhaps muted by the fact that this is a heavy Cheryl Ladd episode due to her involvement with the main protagonist.
Overall this was a highly enjoyable adventure that thankfully wasn't overwhelmed by Love Boat cheese. I'll be interested in seeing how Shelley Hack grows into her role.