Journey to Nineveh (28 Sep. 1962)

Tod and Buz, driving through rural Missouri "about four hours out of Kansas City", decide to detour and go fishing. On the way they pick up a "Jonah" who carries "slapstick" bad luck ... See full summary »

Director:

David Lowell Rich

Writers:

William R. Cox, Herbert B. Leonard (creator),

Stars:

Martin Milner, George Maharis, Joe E. Brown

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Martin Milner	...	Tod Stiles
George Maharis	...	Buz Murdock
Joe E. Brown	...	Sam Butler
Buster Keaton	...	Jonah Butler
Jenny Maxwell	...	Suzy Butler
Guy Raymond	...	Constable
John Astin	...	Gas Attendant
Edgar Buchanan	...	Magistrate Abe Chumley
John Davis Chandler	...	Frank
John Durren	...	Charlie
Virginia Rose	...	Woman Driver
Russell Horton	...	Jake

Storyline

Tod and Buz, driving through rural Missouri "about four hours out of Kansas City", decide to detour and go fishing. On the way they pick up a "Jonah" who carries "slapstick" bad luck wherever he goes. Unknowingly, he also carries an engagement ring which will determine whether or not his brother will be freed.

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 1962 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Calabasas, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lancer-Edling Productions, Screen Gems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

This is the Most Lightweight Episode of the Entire Series

Basically this episode is just an excuse to showcase Buster Keaton, wearing his trademark hat, and having him go through pratfalls reminiscent of his silent film era that are not very elaborate and barely even amusing. The worst part about this is that they add in some cartoon like sound effects that are unnecessary and annoying. The one part where these routines could have been used more and have been worth it is in the climactic street fight sequence, but here they strangely decided to pull back making it culminate rather quickly. The story itself is paper thin and carries no momentum whatsoever.

Seeing Keaton in one of his last performances is this episodes only real selling point. It's fun to see such an old pro mixed in with the younger stars as well as their differing acting styles. However this episode is still one of the most threadbare and lightweight of the entire series.

Grade: B-