This is certainly one of the more unusual plots for an Ironside, let alone for any TV program: A four person, three of them blind, singing group named "Outta Sight," has a member murdered, and the Ironside crew is on the case. Actually, the case begins by investigating music piracy, but soon turns into one of murder, and a gruesome one at that.
It's ambitious to film three main characters who are supposed to be blind, and I guess they're ok, but having two of them constantly fighting and rolling around wrestling just seems awkward and not quite right and yes, a little ridiculous.
Now, ABC had a series that ran in 1971 and 1972 called "Longstreet" that starred James Franciscus as a blind insurance investigator, and he did a helluva job. Was this episode a delayed reaction to that series? Longstreet also featured Bruce Lee as Longstreet's friend, and Lee was able to show off his incredible karate moves in a couple of episodes. This same season Ironside has a karate episode! Hmmmm. Methinks they took some ideas from Longstreet. That's ok, but for me this one just didn't work too well.
Ironside/Star Trek connection: William Bramley, who has a small part in this, was in Star Trek the Original Series.
It's ambitious to film three main characters who are supposed to be blind, and I guess they're ok, but having two of them constantly fighting and rolling around wrestling just seems awkward and not quite right and yes, a little ridiculous.
Now, ABC had a series that ran in 1971 and 1972 called "Longstreet" that starred James Franciscus as a blind insurance investigator, and he did a helluva job. Was this episode a delayed reaction to that series? Longstreet also featured Bruce Lee as Longstreet's friend, and Lee was able to show off his incredible karate moves in a couple of episodes. This same season Ironside has a karate episode! Hmmmm. Methinks they took some ideas from Longstreet. That's ok, but for me this one just didn't work too well.
Ironside/Star Trek connection: William Bramley, who has a small part in this, was in Star Trek the Original Series.
