We learn that Reed, as a youth, worked at his father's gas station. He raised $300 to buy a 1950 automobile which he lowered and painted lavendar. Sadly, the car was stolen. Could this have been Reed's inspiration for becoming an Officer of the Law?!
Reed's stolen car fits right in with the major story of the episode. Hot young girls in mini-skirts are out hitch-hiking which leads to stealing their host's cars. Wally Cleaver from "Leave It To Beaver" just got back from a tour as a Marine in Nam. He's just bought a brand new Chevy Chevelle and with only 8 miles on it, has lost it to a lovely young thief. (That Chevelle is considered a classic in 2023, worth a negotiating price starting around $60,000.00)
Later in the day, a dirty old man (married) who should know better (much better) has also had his car stolen by a beautiful young hitchhiker. Malloy and Reed hit the streets of L. A. on a mission to stop this evil theft ring.
Along the way, they stop by Clara Edward's house (from "The Andy Griffith Show") who is disabled and confined to her bed. Her wonderful, loving nephew, named Joey-boy, takes care of her every need. He's also growing marijuana in Aunt Clara's hallway and having awesome, mind-altering parties in her living room. Malloy gets to condemn the young adult on the evils of Mary-Jane, warning that heroin is now just an easy step away. The Officers haul Joey-boy off to jail, apparently leaving disabled Aunt Clara to fend for herself. The story doesn't comment on her new predicament. Watching this scene unfold is a bit surreal now from a 2023 point of view. Marijuana is now legal and nolonger considered a gateway drug. Malloy and Reed will now and possibly forever be seen as being stuck in "Squaresville" whenever they start harping on about the evils of marijuana in these "Adam-12" 1960's/70's stories. It's still highly entertaining to watch Martin Milner go on a tirade against the evil drug and the evil hippies who indulge in it.
So this is another fun outing for the partners of Adam-12. We get a look at a gorgeous 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible. It gets stolen while Malloy and Reed are right there watching. There's a great scene involving a gaggle of girls giggling amongst stolen vehicles in a Car Paint shop. One, taking payment for delivering the stolen Challenger, is thrilled (not) that with the pay-off, she now has almost enough cash to purchase a prom dress.
Oh! And Reed seeks advice from Malloy on the possibility of purchasing a second TV for his home. A second TV for one household? Madness, Officer Reed! Madness!
Reed's stolen car fits right in with the major story of the episode. Hot young girls in mini-skirts are out hitch-hiking which leads to stealing their host's cars. Wally Cleaver from "Leave It To Beaver" just got back from a tour as a Marine in Nam. He's just bought a brand new Chevy Chevelle and with only 8 miles on it, has lost it to a lovely young thief. (That Chevelle is considered a classic in 2023, worth a negotiating price starting around $60,000.00)
Later in the day, a dirty old man (married) who should know better (much better) has also had his car stolen by a beautiful young hitchhiker. Malloy and Reed hit the streets of L. A. on a mission to stop this evil theft ring.
Along the way, they stop by Clara Edward's house (from "The Andy Griffith Show") who is disabled and confined to her bed. Her wonderful, loving nephew, named Joey-boy, takes care of her every need. He's also growing marijuana in Aunt Clara's hallway and having awesome, mind-altering parties in her living room. Malloy gets to condemn the young adult on the evils of Mary-Jane, warning that heroin is now just an easy step away. The Officers haul Joey-boy off to jail, apparently leaving disabled Aunt Clara to fend for herself. The story doesn't comment on her new predicament. Watching this scene unfold is a bit surreal now from a 2023 point of view. Marijuana is now legal and nolonger considered a gateway drug. Malloy and Reed will now and possibly forever be seen as being stuck in "Squaresville" whenever they start harping on about the evils of marijuana in these "Adam-12" 1960's/70's stories. It's still highly entertaining to watch Martin Milner go on a tirade against the evil drug and the evil hippies who indulge in it.
So this is another fun outing for the partners of Adam-12. We get a look at a gorgeous 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible. It gets stolen while Malloy and Reed are right there watching. There's a great scene involving a gaggle of girls giggling amongst stolen vehicles in a Car Paint shop. One, taking payment for delivering the stolen Challenger, is thrilled (not) that with the pay-off, she now has almost enough cash to purchase a prom dress.
Oh! And Reed seeks advice from Malloy on the possibility of purchasing a second TV for his home. A second TV for one household? Madness, Officer Reed! Madness!
