This episode was patently ridiculous, some random thoughts on it;
A horrible soundtrack. The same awful few notes over and over.
Jaclyn Smith's bouncy running style is hilarious. Kris is in pigtails again after her pig-tailed appearance in Teen Angels.
The marathon is one of the most ridiculously staged things I've ever seen, although running through the Hollywood backlot was pretty interesting and added a little flavor.
The two kidnapped runners held in the van must have inspired a lot of kinky dreams, being gagged and bound the entire episode. It was hilarious every time the camera cut to them, the same bewildered look on their faces.
I've never heard of a race in which cars can tag along with the contestants. And none of these runners are grouped, they're all running separately in a single file line. I mean, even in a staggered start you'd have some runners passing others and some grouping together.
Why couldn't the kidnappers have tried to kidnap their actual target during the race instead of kidnapping two runners and replacing them with additional kidnappers? I mean think about how ridiculous that is. It literally makes no sense, like none, zero nada. It's something an 8-year-old writer would come up with.
Kate Jackson had a look on her face that said, "Get me the hell out of here."
Bosley points out that the Krall sisters were 'strategically placed, one in front of her (the intended kidnap victim) and one behind her'.
Well so what? Both sisters could have started the race either behind the kidnap victim or in front of her and then moved into the same position any time they wanted. The runners did not have to stay in their staggered positions, since the winner was supposed to receive $5,000, and there can only be a winner if they're keeping track of both starting time and end time. Which means one runner would be passing other runners along the way. I mean seriously it's just so dumb.
But what else to expect from Edward J Lasko? Awful writer.
The subplots are also profoundly stupid, which keeps with the overall lunacy. I suppose the only real plus for this one are Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd's tight jogger outfits.