I could have done without the sudden shocking scream directly into camera upon the return from commercial break. Startling, but it certainly got my attention!
Malloy & Reed team up with Sergeant Gloria Tyler for a talk with girls at a local high school. The session, as well as the episode itself, teaches the ways in which a girl can defend herself from a sexual attack. First, try not to walk anywhere alone. If attacked, attempt to retrieve an object from your purse with which to attack the attacker. A sharply pointed comb or hairbrush. A pen or pencil.
Malloy makes it clear - go after the attacker's eyes. Gouge at them with your fingernails even. Some of the girls in the classroom (and perhaps watching at home) seem squeamish at the thought of sticking a sharp object into an attacker's eyes. That's when Reed cuts in and surprisingly says that if any of the girls think they could never fight back in such a manner, then perhaps it would be best to just give in. While this seems a very odd suggestion, Reed goes on to say that part of an attacker's thrill - sometimes - is in the act of the victim fighting back.
A very good episode, though it does come across as a bit strange and out of character the way Officer Jerry Woods ogles the female Sergeant. The script has him practically tripping over his own tongue. Granted the actress playing the part is an absolute knock-out. At least this chauvinistic behavior wasn't written for Malloy. He has been known to have an eye for beautiful women.
There are a couple other minor story segments thrown in as is the norm. One segment centers on Malloy and Reed suffering through one of the worst stand-up comedy routines ever put on film. Yes, it's supposed to be awful. So in that manner, it's successful and therefore, perhaps a little bit humourous.
There's some terrific acting from the actor who plays the captured rapist. He's utterly convincing as an absolute slimeball creep, crying and accusing his victim. Great work there in such little screen time.
Once again, Adam-12 presents lessons - unfortunately possibly needed - to it's viewing audience. A very good episode.
Malloy & Reed team up with Sergeant Gloria Tyler for a talk with girls at a local high school. The session, as well as the episode itself, teaches the ways in which a girl can defend herself from a sexual attack. First, try not to walk anywhere alone. If attacked, attempt to retrieve an object from your purse with which to attack the attacker. A sharply pointed comb or hairbrush. A pen or pencil.
Malloy makes it clear - go after the attacker's eyes. Gouge at them with your fingernails even. Some of the girls in the classroom (and perhaps watching at home) seem squeamish at the thought of sticking a sharp object into an attacker's eyes. That's when Reed cuts in and surprisingly says that if any of the girls think they could never fight back in such a manner, then perhaps it would be best to just give in. While this seems a very odd suggestion, Reed goes on to say that part of an attacker's thrill - sometimes - is in the act of the victim fighting back.
A very good episode, though it does come across as a bit strange and out of character the way Officer Jerry Woods ogles the female Sergeant. The script has him practically tripping over his own tongue. Granted the actress playing the part is an absolute knock-out. At least this chauvinistic behavior wasn't written for Malloy. He has been known to have an eye for beautiful women.
There are a couple other minor story segments thrown in as is the norm. One segment centers on Malloy and Reed suffering through one of the worst stand-up comedy routines ever put on film. Yes, it's supposed to be awful. So in that manner, it's successful and therefore, perhaps a little bit humourous.
There's some terrific acting from the actor who plays the captured rapist. He's utterly convincing as an absolute slimeball creep, crying and accusing his victim. Great work there in such little screen time.
Once again, Adam-12 presents lessons - unfortunately possibly needed - to it's viewing audience. A very good episode.