Joan Van Ark guests as Susan Alexander, a crusading reporter who wants to prove Dave Kruger (John Lawlor) was wrongly convicted of killing his wife 6 years ago. Rockford is reluctant, but agrees to meet with Kruger and check it out. He's highly suspicious, figuring Kruger is just trying to scam her. But after meeting Kruger and being shot at, Rockford changes his mind and investigates the case.
The mystery and what really happened is pretty good in this episode, but the real fun is the chemistry between Van Ark and Garner. They definitely play well together, enjoying each other's various cons to get information and arguing which false identity is better. They're very entertaining as they pretend to be a real estate agent and his client, then members of the Coroner's office.
William Prince contributes a memorable performance as Kruger's old lawyer Newcomb, who's afflicted with Altzheimers and Jim's printing press makes another appearance. John Lawlor makes his first professional role as Kruger, He later appeared on "Knotts Landing" (with Joan Van Ark) as Larry Lambert. An excellent chase at sea closes a very solid episode.
The mystery and what really happened is pretty good in this episode, but the real fun is the chemistry between Van Ark and Garner. They definitely play well together, enjoying each other's various cons to get information and arguing which false identity is better. They're very entertaining as they pretend to be a real estate agent and his client, then members of the Coroner's office.
William Prince contributes a memorable performance as Kruger's old lawyer Newcomb, who's afflicted with Altzheimers and Jim's printing press makes another appearance. John Lawlor makes his first professional role as Kruger, He later appeared on "Knotts Landing" (with Joan Van Ark) as Larry Lambert. An excellent chase at sea closes a very solid episode.
