This should have been the season premier episode, it's that good. Special thanks to two dynamic writers; Mann Rubin, who also wrote for MANNIX and Robert C. Dennis, who wrote for CANNON, not to forget Alfred Hitchcock's tv show.
I agree with the last reviewer, this story goes in a totally different direction. Popular juvenile actress Stacey Baldwin plays a twelve year old girl named Julie who may be a witch! Her reading of occult books has predicted the deaths of two people... and who is next?
Not to reveal too much, but you know Julie has to be mixed up with some diabolical people, and what a case for Barnaby and JR to tackle. Very interesting material, possibly written with THE EXORCIST II in mind, starring Richard Burton and Linda Blair, released the same year, but not nearly as big of a hit as the original.
Jenny O'Hara, who is still working today, plays Katherine. O'Hara is known for MY SISTER SAM. Producer and director Art Hindle, also still working in Hollywood, plays Joe. Character actress Claudia Bryer plays Ellen. Claudia was yet another actress you saw everywhere, but often forgot her name.
Sadly, actress Claire Brennen (as Sarah) was battling cancer during the filming of this episode and passed before it was released. Claire was a staple in many tv shows in the 70s and is missed.
Filmed way out in San Dimas, CA, about 28 miles east of LA, close to Pomona, on the way to San Bernardino. The San Dimas Hotel.
Not to be missed for some excellent acting, especially Stacey Baldwin. SEASON 6 EPISODE 11 remastered. CBS/Paramount dvd box set.