Larry Miller makes the first of two appearances on Law And Order as Michael Dobson, owner of a comedy club with a quick wit and a facile mind that is used in committing a perfect crime. The crime is that of the murder of his wife and mother of his two children.
Sad to say that Sam Waterston makes the call to go after Miller too soon. With an imperfect case and the possibility that Miller might flee the jurisdiction, Waterston chooses to prosecute. And there's hubris involved. Miller thinks he's the smartest guy around and Waterston wants to show him he's not.
The crucial evidence needed for this case comes to Jerry Orbach and Chris Noth too late, linking Miller with the guy who actually did the deed. You won't believe what it is when they find it, but double jeopardy attachs.
Nicely done episode about a man who outsmarts our justice system. Good performance also by Debra Monk as the victim's sister.
Sad to say that Sam Waterston makes the call to go after Miller too soon. With an imperfect case and the possibility that Miller might flee the jurisdiction, Waterston chooses to prosecute. And there's hubris involved. Miller thinks he's the smartest guy around and Waterston wants to show him he's not.
The crucial evidence needed for this case comes to Jerry Orbach and Chris Noth too late, linking Miller with the guy who actually did the deed. You won't believe what it is when they find it, but double jeopardy attachs.
Nicely done episode about a man who outsmarts our justice system. Good performance also by Debra Monk as the victim's sister.