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In a story wondering whether a teen girl's shooting injury is self- inflicted or not, Stu Bailey gets involved to prove her troubled boyfriend's innocence.

The story is a high-wire act where the performer falls and breaks all his bones. The plot makes little sense. The acting is overwrought. The dialogue is both pretentious and cliché-ridden. That is the pattern for the wretched "make over" of the series which got it canceled.

Once again, it is obvious that Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. is finding no joy in this role, as Stuart Bailey has been reduced to bad wisecracks and terribly written voice overs.

A very good story, thanks to Robert C. Dennis, one of Hitchcock's best writers for his tv show at the time.

Not so much cops and robbers this time, more poignant and dramatic, coupled with two excellent performances from the stars.

Stu is hired by wealthy Mrs. Patterson (played by Oscar winner Jo Van Fleet) to find out the real truth about her daughter's (Brenda Scott) shooting. Sharin was shot, lucky to be alive, and a poor kid (Gus Trikonis) is suspected, at least that's what Mrs. Patterson thinks. Stu digs deeper into the case, and comes the question Sharin may have shot herself. But why?

A neat little mystery, and extremely well acted by Van Fleet and young Brenda Scott, who has some memorable scenes. She is quite good. Trikonis (as Mario) later became a popular "Drive In" film director, best known for TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT, and married to Goldie Hawn.

Also in the cast are popular actors Philip Pine and Ken Lynch, both staples in cop shows for decades.

Abner Biberman, also known for the TWILIGHT ZONE, handled the cast well, Van Fleet always terrific. She plays a tough lady in this one, complicating matters for Stu.

SEASON 6 EPISODE 8 remastered. Thanks much to METV for running this classic series on Sunday nights with HAWAIIN EYE.