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The Wild Wild West: The Night of the Sabatini Death (1969)
Filmed at CBS not Desilu
Contrary to another reviewer (whose inaccuracies put him/her at the top of the review list at time of writing), Wild Wild West was not filmed at Desilu.
It was filmed as was Gilligan's Island, whose lagoon frequently pops up in other episodes, and The Big Valley (whose mansion appears in this episode) at CBS (formerly Republic Studios).
Gunsmoke was filmed in later years at CBS
Star Trek was filmed at Desilu Studios (formerly RKO), and Paramount after they took over the Desilu Studios.
Referring to the show, a fun episode of a series which generally hid key information from the viewer until near the end (which assists in making it compelling to continue viewing).
Jill Townsend's performance is delightful (and her makeup/hairdresser excel -i.e she looks good) , and while Ross Martin is missed. Alan Hale Jr. is ideal cast as Jim West's support.
Variety Girl (1947)
All star fun, behind the scenes movie-making 1947 style & OK backstory
This movie is a rollicking treat in so many ways.
Firstly it is a wonderful nostalgic trip around Paramount studios in 1947. Bing's makeshift golf course, sound stages and administration buildings.
It is also an insight into how pictures were made. In the Cecil B. DeMille scene set there is of course no blue/green screen. The projection light goes on, and suddenly you see the back projection of the river. And when the actress walks behind the screen you see her shadow looming prominently. Or in William Bendix's kitchen where you see the sink is simply a board with nothing underneath, and the actor runs out of a back door discretely hidden in the scenery.
Even the backstory used as a link to the stars is entertaining. Frank Ferguson with his distinct gravelly voice, who generally plays small parts such as the townsman in westerns who gets shot after about 5 minutes, gives his all as the studio head, Olga San Juan's performance isn't too forced and De Forrest Kelley is a curiosity in a rare leading (sort of) nice guy role. But of course the crowd wants to see the stars. And boy do they shine. Hope & Crosby's golf skit, Alan Ladd in a singing role with Dorothy Lamour, even Pinto Colvig (best known as the voice of Grumpy & the first voice of Goofy) in performance doing voice over.
Sadly the print I saw (Universal Vault DVD series)has the Puppetoon sequence in black and white (even though the credits say it's in color).
Apart from that frustrating issue, in summing up, just relax and soak up the fun.