Let Me Light the Way (27 May 1977)

A rapist is terrorizing Los Angeles. After one attack, a nurse who worked at a local hospital dies as a result of shock. The prime suspect is a mechanic who has eluded capture. Even though ... See full summary »

Director:

David Moessinger

Writers:

Glen A. Larson (creator), Lou Shaw (creator),

Stars:

Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S. Ragin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Klugman	...	Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
Garry Walberg	...	Lt. Frank Monahan
John S. Ragin	...	Dr. Robert Asten
Val Bisoglio	...	Danny Tovo
Robert Ito	...	Sam Fujiyama
Joseph Roman	...	Sgt. Brill
Adrienne Barbeau	...	Carol Bowen - Rape Counselor
Corey Fischer	...	Doctor Alan Castle
Luke Askew	...	Carl DeReatis
John Ireland	...	Attorney John Packard
Henry Beckman	...	Leonard 'Bell' Bellwood
George Wyner	...	Asst. DA Richard Feldman
Kim Cattrall	...	Joy DeReatis
Barbara Collentine	...	Nurse Fay Willard
William O'Connell	...	Herman Elger

Storyline

A rapist is terrorizing Los Angeles. After one attack, a nurse who worked at a local hospital dies as a result of shock. The prime suspect is a mechanic who has eluded capture. Even though Quincy and the police pretty much know who it is they can't arrest him due to lack of evidence. Things become personal when he attacks a rape counselor who Quincy has become friendly with.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Crime

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 May 1977 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Have some Kleenex handy for this one.

Back in 1977, rape was first being mentioned--albeit relatively rarely. This is why this episode of "Quincy" is worth seeing--it being one of the first TV shows to talk about rape in any way other than a passing fashion. As such, it did a great public service and still is quite hard-hitting...and a bit sad, so have some Kleenex nearby. Also, if you have been a victim of sexual assault, you might want to either pass on this one or see it with someone you love.

A serial rapist has been attacking women recently. While the police are pretty sure they know who is doing it, proving it is another matter since every time he's accused, his brow-beaten wife (a young Kim Cattrall) provides an alibi. They'll need more physical evidence--and that is where Quincy comes into the story. I'd say more---but it's best just to see this one.

All in all, a very well made episode--one that can't help but have a strong emotional wallop. A couple things to note are that some of the questions the defense attorney asked to impeach witnesses would not be allowed today, as the rules have changed in regard to sexual assault cases. Also, the man playing this attorney is John Ireland--the excellent film noir actor from the 1950s.