Excellent story, which after all these years, sheds some light on Barnaby's family. Best of it is the casting of popular actress Julie Sommars, playing Amy, Barnaby's favorite niece who is beset with some serious problems. She has spent time in an institution, and becomes the perfect foil to be set up for a murder.
True, this storyline has been done before, but Julie Sommars is spot on in this type of role. It's a shame she did not appear in earlier seasons. Missed opportunity. Julie is best known for co-starring on MATLOCK.
Another memorable actor, Richard Doyle guest stars, playing Alan. Alan later appeared on CHEERS, and as of 2023 was still working, starring in UNDERTOW.
Another reason this episode is entertaining because it's directed by Dennis Donnelly, a top director, and producer Quinn Martin was lucky to get him, even for a single episode. Donnelly's list of credits include classics like HAWAII FIVE O, SIMON AND SIMON and the A-TEAM.
Dedicated to us Julie Sommars fans, going back to the GOVERNOR AND JJ. To note, in Studio City, CA, not too far from CBS/Radford studios, there was a placque (on Ventura Boulevard) dedicated to Julie and that 60s sitcom. It may still be there. Remember spotting it about 25 years ago near a book store, which is long gone.
SEASON 8 EPISODE 5 remastered color CBS dvd box set. Released 2018. Barnaby and Betty are on the cover.
True, this storyline has been done before, but Julie Sommars is spot on in this type of role. It's a shame she did not appear in earlier seasons. Missed opportunity. Julie is best known for co-starring on MATLOCK.
Another memorable actor, Richard Doyle guest stars, playing Alan. Alan later appeared on CHEERS, and as of 2023 was still working, starring in UNDERTOW.
Another reason this episode is entertaining because it's directed by Dennis Donnelly, a top director, and producer Quinn Martin was lucky to get him, even for a single episode. Donnelly's list of credits include classics like HAWAII FIVE O, SIMON AND SIMON and the A-TEAM.
Dedicated to us Julie Sommars fans, going back to the GOVERNOR AND JJ. To note, in Studio City, CA, not too far from CBS/Radford studios, there was a placque (on Ventura Boulevard) dedicated to Julie and that 60s sitcom. It may still be there. Remember spotting it about 25 years ago near a book store, which is long gone.
SEASON 8 EPISODE 5 remastered color CBS dvd box set. Released 2018. Barnaby and Betty are on the cover.