The 1977 film was about a law officer escorting a lady cross country from the mob. When Joe goes to pick up the suspect Mavis Miller they begin driving back to LA and a bunch of crooks are pursuing. I thought the episode would be just about Joe protecting the beauty but she turns up dead very quickly and Joe alone goes back to the city. But first he finds out the dead Mavis was a decoy and actually a policewoman. It is a little strange how "Miller" told Joe her real name when he came to pick her up. But the episode just gets better and better like in much more exciting as Joe eventually locates the real Mavis Miller. (played by doll Susan Crane) and he very successfully keeps her from getting killed.
As to the other poster's comments. I am not positive this episode is based at all on the 1950's movie he claimed as there may have been a lot of shows about cops protecting beautiful women cross country.
This episode has three very beautiful lady guest stars and it is just excellent for it. More Mannix episodes should have done this. A winner!
As to the other poster's comments. I am not positive this episode is based at all on the 1950's movie he claimed as there may have been a lot of shows about cops protecting beautiful women cross country.
This episode has three very beautiful lady guest stars and it is just excellent for it. More Mannix episodes should have done this. A winner!