Luther Adler and Ed Begley both shine in major roles in this episode. As they walked down the street conversing (near the beginning), I realized what a pleasure it is to have their performances (and, as always, NYC of the era) preserved via Naked City and home video. Years and years of theatrical, film and TV experience is represented by these two guys.
The script is well constructed for the most part, but I became increasingly wary of Ed Begley, so gregarious and dominating...as he seemed to grow more hostile and sinister with each scene. Luther Adler, despite his character's venal missteps and flaws, remained his typically charming self. I feared things were headed for a REAL unpleasant ending but, thankfully, no......everything turned out more-or-less OK at the end. And Mssrs Adler and Begley kept us very involved in their characters via their full-blooded, multi-dimensional portrayals.
I laughed out loud at Horace MacMahon's request for a "Solemn Promise" from Adam Flint at the very end. VERY funny line, delivered in Horace's typically wry, jaded manner. LR
The script is well constructed for the most part, but I became increasingly wary of Ed Begley, so gregarious and dominating...as he seemed to grow more hostile and sinister with each scene. Luther Adler, despite his character's venal missteps and flaws, remained his typically charming self. I feared things were headed for a REAL unpleasant ending but, thankfully, no......everything turned out more-or-less OK at the end. And Mssrs Adler and Begley kept us very involved in their characters via their full-blooded, multi-dimensional portrayals.
I laughed out loud at Horace MacMahon's request for a "Solemn Promise" from Adam Flint at the very end. VERY funny line, delivered in Horace's typically wry, jaded manner. LR