Voice at the End of the Line (19 Oct. 1962)

Tod and Buz are working in Chicago as, respectively, a motel lifeguard and a warehouse employee. Buz inadvertently helps colleagues who are playing a nasty practical joke on their ... See full summary »

Director:

David Lowell Rich

Writers:

Larry Marcus, Herbert B. Leonard (creator),

Stars:

Martin Milner, George Maharis, Sorrell Booke

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Martin Milner	...	Tod Stiles
George Maharis	...	Buz Murdock
Sorrell Booke	...	Sam Frazier
Frank Campanella	...	Jack
Martha Greenhouse	...	Ruthie
Lou Gilbert	...	Mr. Morgenstern
Peter Gumeny	...	Roy
Mike Dana	...	Charlie

Storyline

Tod and Buz are working in Chicago as, respectively, a motel lifeguard and a warehouse employee. Buz inadvertently helps colleagues who are playing a nasty practical joke on their supervisor; the latter, profoundly embarrassed by the intrusion into his private life, quits. Buz tries to help him regain his confidence, in part by orchestrating a meeting between the supervisor and the telephone-answering-service woman that the "joke" centered on.

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 1962 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, 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

Great On Location Shooting of Chicago

Buz comes to the aid of a very shy co-worker who has been talking to a female operator for years over the phone, but doesn't have enough confidence to meet her in person.

This story unfolds nicely and has four distinct acts to it, which flows well and keeps the viewer involved. However in the end it seems like just a carbon copy of MARTY as well as full of a lot of stereotypes and clichés. The main asset of this episode is the fantastic on location shooting of Chicago. There are some great shots of the skyline, as well as Wabash Avenue, and even the Marina Towers under construction. There are also some nice scenes shot on the roof of the Tribune Tower and at Buckingham Fountain.

Actor Sorrell Booke gets a good early role as the shy and hopelessly self-conscious co-worker. He plays the part well enough that the viewer has sympathy for him without it going overboard and becoming pathetic. Buz is showcased quite well here and this maybe some of his best stuff from the entire series.

Grade: B-