PART 2 10 Stars
Terrific conclusion of a very dramatic two parter in which Barnaby is charged with manslaughter for accidentally killing a man involved with a notorious ring of thieves. What a dilemma.
The strange story revolves around a Vietnam War deserter, at first believed dead, now tied to a clever gold heist. Guest stars Laurence Luckinbill and Margie Impert are excellent in addition to Andrew Robinson (as Robert), best known for playing the insane killer in DIRTY HARRY.
Series writer and associate producer Gerald Sanford put a lot of thought into this script, adding some dynamic characters to keep it moving.
Jenny O'Hara, who is still acting to this day, has a very good supporting role as does Jim McMullan, playing Major Scott. McMullan would later appear several times on DALLAS. Many other familiar faces here.
One of the best series episodes directed by Walter Grauman, a perfectionist when it came to handling his cast. Once again, Buddy Ebsen does a superb job in a very sympathetic (if not unsual) role which should have earned him an Emmy nod.
One classic episode. SEASON 7 EPISODE 15 remastered color CBS/2018 release.