Back in the 50s, 60s and 70s, Simon Oakland made a fortune playing mostly exceptionally angry men on TV. Again and again, he played folks on the verge of apoplexy...such as in his guest spots on "Hawaii Five-O" and his regular appearances as Kolchak's boss on "The Night Stalker". Because he was perennially ticked off, it's very odd to see him in this episode...smiling and being very sweet. What gives? Where's that angry beast we've all come to love and respect?!
Mr. Pal (Oakland) comes to a crappy little town along one of the Great Lakes and offers the local priest a lot of money to open up a soup kitchen. It's like a gift from Heaven...but Ness thinks it's actually quite the opposite and that Pal chose this spot because of it's proximity to Canada...and Canadian Whiskey. After all, years ago, Pal was a crook and Ness believes that folks just don't change. The priest (Arthur Hill) has confidence in his new benefactor and cannot believe Pal is a jerk-face.
This is a very unusual change of pace--both for Oakland and the show. Because it's so unusual I recommend you see it.
Mr. Pal (Oakland) comes to a crappy little town along one of the Great Lakes and offers the local priest a lot of money to open up a soup kitchen. It's like a gift from Heaven...but Ness thinks it's actually quite the opposite and that Pal chose this spot because of it's proximity to Canada...and Canadian Whiskey. After all, years ago, Pal was a crook and Ness believes that folks just don't change. The priest (Arthur Hill) has confidence in his new benefactor and cannot believe Pal is a jerk-face.
This is a very unusual change of pace--both for Oakland and the show. Because it's so unusual I recommend you see it.