The more I watch of this series, the more I realize that it wasn't necessarily a good thing that Aaron Spelling would cast actors based on their looks rather than acting abilities. Perhaps I'd cut THE MOD SQUAD more slack if I had seen the original prime time run, like I did with CHARLIE'S ANGELS.
Anyway, Lynne Marta excelled at playing these parts where she'd have to do some scuzzball's bidding, or get roped into some conspiracy because she was too weak and helpless to say no. She actually gives the best performance in the episode, and compared to her, the main cast looks absolutely wooden. Marta should have been in the running to play Julie if you ask me.
The episode tries for urgency, with threat of a pandemic due to diseased birds, but it's all pretty flat. I did love the funky action music during the final chase scene when they were all diving under that clothesline.
Anyway, Lynne Marta excelled at playing these parts where she'd have to do some scuzzball's bidding, or get roped into some conspiracy because she was too weak and helpless to say no. She actually gives the best performance in the episode, and compared to her, the main cast looks absolutely wooden. Marta should have been in the running to play Julie if you ask me.
The episode tries for urgency, with threat of a pandemic due to diseased birds, but it's all pretty flat. I did love the funky action music during the final chase scene when they were all diving under that clothesline.
