The Case of Willie Betterley (15 Apr. 1961)

The oddballs attending Mr. Sobel's office birthday party are found passed out on the floor; someone poisoned their lemonade and stole the payroll. The screwy nephew of the company owner ... See full summary »

Director:

Joe McDonald

Writer:

Kathleen Blatz

Stars:

Macdonald Carey, John Doucette, Ruth Clifford

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Macdonald Carey	...	Herb Maris
John Doucette	...	Lt. Jim Weston
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ruth Clifford	...	Melanie
Steve Franken	...	Willie Betterley (as Stephen Franken)
Sara Haden	...	Nettie
Percy Helton	...	J.Q.
Jonathan Hole	...	Horace Sobel
Joyce Jameson	...	Miss Patton

Storyline

The oddballs attending Mr. Sobel's office birthday party are found passed out on the floor; someone poisoned their lemonade and stole the payroll. The screwy nephew of the company owner confesses, but there are other eccentrics for Maris and Weston to consider: the sexy floozy, the dream interpreter, the hapless birthday boy, and his matronly fiancée.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 1961 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZIV Television Programs, United Artists Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode is also known under the titles 'Office Heist' and 'Mr. Sorbel's Birthday Party.'

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