User Reviews

**SPOILERS** I know just what you're thinking'. Oh, yes I do. You're thinking' He gave it a 10??? See, I was right. Why?? you ask? Several reasons One: the washed up, drunken, has-been actor they got to play the part of the ghost of the cape clad victim that they used to terrify Elisha Cook; the washed up, has-been jockey turned enforcer for a cheap, low-rent hood that the victim had the bad luck to recognize. (pretty long sentence, huh?). He was great in the way he soddenly and courageously took on the role that eventually gave him a second chance. See it yourself; Jay Novello great bit player.

Next. Elisha Cook. That should be enough, right there. One of the top actors in his class (of all time). I don't know if there could be an actor who characterizes what it takes to be in this field without whom NONE of these dramas could exist. I mention him and I include the whole community of these superbly talented individuals who just don't get enough recognition. (R.I.P., Mr Cook).

I liked the way Jeff's shoot first and don't bother with questions later chills the main creep's karma, scaring Pony into telling where they were holding Connie; it was A GOOD ending. When I saw who all was going to be in this episode, Thanks to IMDb for the invaluable website; I made sure I could watch it all. This episode didn't disappoint.

An episode that's worth watching purely for fun. We get to see Elisha Cook, Jr., do his classic "I'm terrified" schtick repeatedly, and Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island as the sweet young innocent who pushes the plot along. The solid 10 star rating is due to Jay Novello's droll, over-the-top performance as the aging, dipsy thespian. And we're all in on the joke, including the rest of the cast. It's an enjoyable episode as we watch an actor poke fun at the acting profession (and the snobbery toward television) - especially by such a solid fellow as Mr. Novello. Efram Zimbalist, Jr. Plays straight man quite well, as does Ed Burnes.