Concrete Evidence (24 Jan. 1967)

While waiting in line for a job on a highway construction, the unscrupulous owner of the construction company recognizes Dr. Kimble. Instead of calling the police, he hires him to help him run his shady business.

Director:

Murray Golden

Writers:

Jeri Emmett (teleplay), Jack Turley (teleplay),

Stars:

David Janssen, Jack Warden, Harold Gould

Cast

Episode cast overview:
David Janssen	...	Dr. Richard Kimble
Jack Warden	...	Alex Patton
Harold Gould	...	Crailer
Celeste Holm	...	Pearl Patton
Barry Morse	...	Lt. Philip Gerard (credit only)
Jason Wingreen	...	Nebbs
Larry J. Blake	...	Charlie
Ray Kellogg	...	Sheriff
Jim Cromwell	...	Deputy
Billy Snyder	...	Pete
E.A. Nicholson	...	Roughneck
Jane Barclay	...	Townswoman
Eddie Garrett	...	Townsman

Storyline

While waiting in line for a job on a highway construction, the unscrupulous owner of the construction company recognizes Dr. Kimble. Instead of calling the police, he hires him to help him run his shady business.

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 January 1967 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quinn Martin Productions (QM), United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (DVD) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Around the time of the air date for this episode, a Cleveland newspaper columnist leaked the news that the series was "one of those shows said to be headed for cancellation". 'David Janssen' had secretly asked the producers around that time that his contract not be renewed for another season because of the physical and mental affect the grueling work schedule was having on him for the past four years.

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Plot summary

When Kimble applies for a road construction job, one of the owners, Alex (Pat) Patton, played by actor Jack Warden, recognizes him. Overruling the other owner, Pearl Saunders, played by actress Celeste Holm, Pat hires Kimble. The two owners have a complex, antagonistic relationship and Kimble is used as a pawn in their disputes. Pat also has medical problems he wants Kimble to treat privately. Pearl wants Kimble gone, but Pat is blackmailing Kimble to make him stay.

Pat has a history in the small town of Caldwell, Nebraska, and is hated by the townspeople. Actor Harold Gould plays a town official who harasses Pat. Using an assumed business name, Pat is building a luxury hotel, even though the town is small and not near a freeway. The riotous actions of the townspeople bring police to the scene. The hatred of the townspeople, the secret plans of Pat, the involvement of police, and the desperation of Pearl cause danger for Kimble.