The Thin White Line (8 Dec. 1961)

Tod and Buz,in Philadelphia working as "high floor" construction workers,are at a party and Tod mistakenly drinks a beer meant for a troublemaker.The beer was laced with "an experimental ... See full summary »

Director:

David Lowell Rich

Writers:

Leonard Freeman (teleplay), Jordan Brotman (story),

Stars:

Martin Milner, George Maharis, Murray Hamilton

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Martin Milner	...	Tod Stiles
George Maharis	...	Buzz Murdock
Murray Hamilton	...	Dr. Anderson
Fred J. Scollay	...	Officer Romero
Al Lewis	...	Joe
Sylvia Miles	...	Red
Anita Gillette	...	Nancy
Doris Rich	...	Maggie
Joe Warren	...	Lt. Walker
Gary Michaels	...	Officer Warren
Leonardo Cimino	...	Vendor
Ed Griffith	...	Harold
William Hinnant	...	Ray (as Bill Hinnant)
Darrell Sandeen	...	Duke
Bill Tierney	...	Drunk (as William Tierney)

Storyline

Tod and Buz,in Philadelphia working as "high floor" construction workers,are at a party and Tod mistakenly drinks a beer meant for a troublemaker.The beer was laced with "an experimental chemotherapy compound" by the party givers who are college students.Tod runs out of the party as the effects of the drug begin to wreak havoc on him.He experiences heightened senses,hallucinations and paranoia.Buz and the police turn Philly upside down to find Tod before he hurts himself or others.

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 December 1961 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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

Milner performance of a lifetime

I think this is the best episode of Route 66. Martin Milner shines an as the unwitting victim who ingests a dangerous drug. He plays every emotion flawlessly. I think it is his greatest performance on film.If you can only see one episode of Route 66, let it be this one. You will be hooked on this show forever.This is long before his days on the hit TV show Adam 12. He was just beginning his long run as an actor.The supporting cast which includes the great Murray Hamilton is a don't miss episode.Look for this show on e-bay amazon.com or any where else you can find it. I am surprised it is not out on DVD yet. This show is filled with many great guest stars. Slim Pickens, Ben Johnson. Just to name a few.