Dead Heat (3 Feb. 1974)

Director:

Richard Quine

Writers:

Harold Jack Bloom (creator), Brad Radnitz

Stars:

Richard Boone, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Boone	...	Hec Ramsey, Deputy Sheriff
Rick Lenz	...	Chief Sheriff Oliver B. Stamp (as Richard Lenz)
Harry Morgan	...	Doc Amos B. Coogan
Jackie Cooper	...	Barney Tolliver
John Anderson	...	Harry Munson
Russell Wiggins	...	Neil Munson
Art Lund	...	Major Holliday
Alfred Ryder	...	Frank Carmody
Sheree North	...	Widow Helpinstall
Dennis Rucker	...	Arne Tornquist, Deputy Sheriff
Tani Guthrie	...	Anna Carmody (as Tani Phelps Guthrie)
Dee Carroll	...	Mary
Dale Johnson	...	Judge Hargreaves
Lew Brown	...	Supply Sergeant
Jim B. Smith	...	Corporal

Storyline

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 February 1974 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mark VII Ltd., Hec Ramsey Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Dead Heat is Dead Fun

A fascinating forensic mystery to solve, some women's suffrage issues and a convicted bank robber keep Hec on his toes. This time the pretty lady isn't interested in Hec but her actions irritate and annoy him greatly. Sheree North and Richard Boone have great chemistry and it's a joy to watch them on screen.

The denizens of the town of New Prospect are introduced to ice cream and their varied reactions are a treat. The local production of ice cream gives Hec a hint which helps him solve the murder. Although Hec Ramsey came first, this plot reminds one of House, M.D.

Red herrings are liberally strewn through the plot and make things uber interesting. As usual, the Police Department of New Prospect seems to operate in spite of town politics. We learn that Hec's monthly salary is $100 plus minor expense money. In spite of this, he is an honest cop. A bribery attempt fails.