The plot of this episode is OK, but it's the location/SETTING that really holds my attention.
That lovely, intimate old-world French restaurant, with its wood walls and booths, decorated with rows of tiles or etchings...whatever...really helps bring this show to life.
We also get to see the distinguished French actor (and World War II hero) Claude Dauphin in action, as well as a featured appearance by NY actor George Irving as the butcher; check his credentials--the guy was a legend of the Broadway musical theater, and it's great to see him in his prime in a small role.
Then there's Paul Burke's scene in Angelique's cozy garret/apartment--- HOLY COW, what was happening (or ABOUT to happen) there??? The next time we see Adam, he seems to have a certain "glow" about him. Who could blame him, since Libby (Nancy Malone) was at her frumpiest and most annoying in this episode, obsessing over the four lines of dialogue she's been given in some dumb play or other. So often, her scenes descend from time-filler to time WASTER, as in this case.
Also, I was puzzled by this: Adam follows Nico Minardos into Madame Douvay's apartment, Nico puts the make on her, then runs into Adam as he flees out the door. Why didn't Nico immediately become a prime suspect in trying to solve the murder? I mean, they spent tons of time harassing poor Claude Dauphin, while never even MENTIONING Adam's encounter with Nico.
IN ANY CASE-- to fill in the dead spots in the plot, there's PLENTY of great shots of the shops and stores in the area where the show was filmed, which go a long way in elevating the interest level of this episode. LR
That lovely, intimate old-world French restaurant, with its wood walls and booths, decorated with rows of tiles or etchings...whatever...really helps bring this show to life.
We also get to see the distinguished French actor (and World War II hero) Claude Dauphin in action, as well as a featured appearance by NY actor George Irving as the butcher; check his credentials--the guy was a legend of the Broadway musical theater, and it's great to see him in his prime in a small role.
Then there's Paul Burke's scene in Angelique's cozy garret/apartment--- HOLY COW, what was happening (or ABOUT to happen) there??? The next time we see Adam, he seems to have a certain "glow" about him. Who could blame him, since Libby (Nancy Malone) was at her frumpiest and most annoying in this episode, obsessing over the four lines of dialogue she's been given in some dumb play or other. So often, her scenes descend from time-filler to time WASTER, as in this case.
Also, I was puzzled by this: Adam follows Nico Minardos into Madame Douvay's apartment, Nico puts the make on her, then runs into Adam as he flees out the door. Why didn't Nico immediately become a prime suspect in trying to solve the murder? I mean, they spent tons of time harassing poor Claude Dauphin, while never even MENTIONING Adam's encounter with Nico.
IN ANY CASE-- to fill in the dead spots in the plot, there's PLENTY of great shots of the shops and stores in the area where the show was filmed, which go a long way in elevating the interest level of this episode. LR