Beautifully filmed TOP 10 episode with distinguished Edward Mulhare. Through the years he was often compared to Rex Harrison, and made the rounds of tv cop shows, without too much surprise. He appeared a few times on the FBI and after this episode was on STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO. On the lighter side he was the "ghost" in the GHOST AND MRS MUIR tv show, also playing Devlin on KNIGHT RIDER.
Meyer Dolinsky wrote this adventure, known for HAWAII FIVE O, however he made it a bit too easy to spot the killer. It's obvious who taunted a lion into killing a vet, and it's a graphic scene, reminiscent of the earlier season episode where victims were being killed by Dobermans.
That all said.... sly old fox Mulhare has Cannon on his back, asking endless questions and he's getting desperate. He throws a snake in Cannon's car, stuff all of us kids loved back in the day. Personally, after all these years, I think it would have been a better idea had Cannon given Mulhare a ride in the car with the snake under his seat!
Shortly before his death, he was offered a cameo part in the goofy AUSTIN POWERS series, but he declined. Edward Mulhare would have been perfect playing an eccentric James Bond-type villain. He is missed.
Sharon Acker, who appeared in the very first series episode, plays the victim's widow. Sharon was a natural and quite popular on tv at the time. A true professional and she and William Conrad make a great team. They probably worked together at Warner Brothers/ABC back in the 60s. She passed in March 2023.
This episode has some OUTSTANDING photography, especially at the start. The crew went out to Lion Country in Los Angeles, which was at its prime when this episode was filmed. It was designed to be almost like a safari, seeing all the wild animals in their home. Unfortunately, due to declining attendance, the sprawling attraction closed in 1984. Buildings and condos gobbled up the land.
This is a fitting memorial to a legendary LA tourist spot. Lion Country now based in Loxahatchee, Florida.
Also look for some familiar supporting actors (spot the face), such as Bill Erwin, playing a doctor, best known for some over the top roles.
Get the cookies. SEASON 3 EPISODE 21 remastered color CBS dvd box set, with blue and red dvds. 2012.
Meyer Dolinsky wrote this adventure, known for HAWAII FIVE O, however he made it a bit too easy to spot the killer. It's obvious who taunted a lion into killing a vet, and it's a graphic scene, reminiscent of the earlier season episode where victims were being killed by Dobermans.
That all said.... sly old fox Mulhare has Cannon on his back, asking endless questions and he's getting desperate. He throws a snake in Cannon's car, stuff all of us kids loved back in the day. Personally, after all these years, I think it would have been a better idea had Cannon given Mulhare a ride in the car with the snake under his seat!
Shortly before his death, he was offered a cameo part in the goofy AUSTIN POWERS series, but he declined. Edward Mulhare would have been perfect playing an eccentric James Bond-type villain. He is missed.
Sharon Acker, who appeared in the very first series episode, plays the victim's widow. Sharon was a natural and quite popular on tv at the time. A true professional and she and William Conrad make a great team. They probably worked together at Warner Brothers/ABC back in the 60s. She passed in March 2023.
This episode has some OUTSTANDING photography, especially at the start. The crew went out to Lion Country in Los Angeles, which was at its prime when this episode was filmed. It was designed to be almost like a safari, seeing all the wild animals in their home. Unfortunately, due to declining attendance, the sprawling attraction closed in 1984. Buildings and condos gobbled up the land.
This is a fitting memorial to a legendary LA tourist spot. Lion Country now based in Loxahatchee, Florida.
Also look for some familiar supporting actors (spot the face), such as Bill Erwin, playing a doctor, best known for some over the top roles.
Get the cookies. SEASON 3 EPISODE 21 remastered color CBS dvd box set, with blue and red dvds. 2012.