The Hot Dog Murder (22 Apr. 1977)

Director:

Alex March

Writers:

B.W. Sandefur, Glen A. Larson (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
William Windom	...	Arthur Brandeis
Hal Williams	...	Cody
Marianne McAndrew	...	Dolores
Joshua Shelley	...	Claude Whitley
Claire Brennen	...	Sara Kendall
Wynn Irwin	...	David Levine
Lee Weaver	...	Chambers
Don Eitner	...	Paul Morton
Jonathan Segal	...	George Talbot

Storyline

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Crime

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1977 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Sam Hutchenson's name is spelled "Hutchinson" in the end credits.

User Reviews

Quincy is VERY tricksy in this one!

Brandeis case it makes sense Quincy would investigate the suspicious death but to investigate and prosecute Brandeis himself?! "The Hot Dog Murder" is a very entertaining and funny episode--as well as one of the more ridiculous shows from "Quincy". Because it is so much fun to watch, I do recommend you see it even though it's absurd throughout.

Quincy is nuttier than usual in this episode--that's for sure! The show begins with Quincy learning about a bizarre apparent murder from a student at one of his lectures. It seems that a dead prisoner was found with a whole hot dog shoved down his throat!! The most likely man behind this--Brandeis (William Windom). Brandeis is a rich chiseler--and the prisoner is a guy who apparently took the rap for Brandeis' actions. So, instead of waiting for the justice system to react, Quincy becomes like a super-spy and not only infiltrates the prison (where he does some incredibly unethical things) but he then buddies up to Brandeis and pulls a sting to get the creep to confess to his evil deeds!! As I said above, it's absurd. But there are so many funny moments (such as his impromptu lie detector in prison) that you ALMOST can forgive its excesses...almost! Fun but stupid.