WALK AMONG TIGERS comes pretty late in the 5th season, when interest in the show was waning and most of the episodes were mediocre at best. This one (along with a few other random gems from this penultimate season) truly shines. Top-notch cold war caper with Bailey operating without any of the casual and generally useless assistance from his cast-mates. He's brought in to investigate a mysterious cache of missing money after a train crash takes the life of a beloved and famous American patriot. The mystery unravels in a terse fashion with heavy dollops of film noir touches along the way. Dialogue is tough and believable with excellent performances from the largely unfamiliar guest cast; one notable presence is Ann Robinson, who turns up in a small but nicely turned role. The twist near the end is unexpected and rings with a melancholy note of reality. If you're already a fan of the show, this one will really impress.
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Enjoyable But Familiar Plot Line in This 1963 Episode
rsferracane-119 June 2018
Warning: Spoilers
If you're familiar with the short but sweet list of Tracy/Hepburn movie titles, you'll probably recognize one of them in this later entry of The Sunset Strip. The plot revolves around a respected American anti-Communist patriot who is tragically killed in a train wreck. Stu Bailey gets involved as the investigator for the insurance company that is responsible for the loss, not only for the accident but for the life of its famous victim. Stu learns that the patriot was carrying a large sum of money, and ultimately learns that the money was used to pay for sabotaging American military sites. It becomes clear that the patriot was actually a traitor. The story is appropriately amended and updated for the cold war time frame, and is very well done, with a lot of surprises and twists. Just substitute Communists for Nazis.
If you can't seem to place the aforementioned movie, I think it was their second of nine, from 1943, entitled, "Keeper of the Flame". The plot is very similar, but much more dramatic, somber and mysterious. And of course, there was Tracy and Hepburn. Enough said.
If you can't seem to place the aforementioned movie, I think it was their second of nine, from 1943, entitled, "Keeper of the Flame". The plot is very similar, but much more dramatic, somber and mysterious. And of course, there was Tracy and Hepburn. Enough said.
STU WALKING AMONG TIGERS.
tcchelsey6 May 2024
A terrific story, and yes, I agree, reminiscent of the prolific Spencer Tracy/Katherine Hepburn movie, KEEPER OF THE FLAME, only dusted off a bit.
Excellent thought-provoking material, written by Paul Savage, who wrote over 100 classic episodes of GUNSMOKE.
Again, Stu goes solo and investigates the fatal train crash involving a distinguished American diplomat, carrying an exceptionally large amount of money. Much to his surprise, it turns out the man was a traitor in a very clever disguise, using the money to sabotage American forces instead. Fairly sobering stuff, even for a cop show episode.
A 60s cold war story if there ever was one, and with an exceptional cast to play it all out. Singer and actor Allan Jones, in a dramatic role, plays Endicott, also series regular Kaye Elhardt plays Martha and Harry Holcome as Mr. Storey. Look for popular actor Warren Stevens and Ann Robinson in an offbeat role.
Outstanding climax with a classic shoot-out (in a remote area) and exploding car over the cliff sequence no less. K-Boom. Poetic license definitely in abundance, because with all the bullets exchanged, Stu probably wouldn't have made it through this one. These guys are executioners.
As I had mentioned in the previous episode, Stu going solo here may have been a prelude to the next season where he would work as a lone wolf, also in some very violent confrontations.
Top direction by Robert Sparr, who directed nine series episodes, also many for HAWAIIN EYE.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 28 remastered. Thanks so much to METV for rerunning this super series on Sunday nights.
Excellent thought-provoking material, written by Paul Savage, who wrote over 100 classic episodes of GUNSMOKE.
Again, Stu goes solo and investigates the fatal train crash involving a distinguished American diplomat, carrying an exceptionally large amount of money. Much to his surprise, it turns out the man was a traitor in a very clever disguise, using the money to sabotage American forces instead. Fairly sobering stuff, even for a cop show episode.
A 60s cold war story if there ever was one, and with an exceptional cast to play it all out. Singer and actor Allan Jones, in a dramatic role, plays Endicott, also series regular Kaye Elhardt plays Martha and Harry Holcome as Mr. Storey. Look for popular actor Warren Stevens and Ann Robinson in an offbeat role.
Outstanding climax with a classic shoot-out (in a remote area) and exploding car over the cliff sequence no less. K-Boom. Poetic license definitely in abundance, because with all the bullets exchanged, Stu probably wouldn't have made it through this one. These guys are executioners.
As I had mentioned in the previous episode, Stu going solo here may have been a prelude to the next season where he would work as a lone wolf, also in some very violent confrontations.
Top direction by Robert Sparr, who directed nine series episodes, also many for HAWAIIN EYE.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 28 remastered. Thanks so much to METV for rerunning this super series on Sunday nights.
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