163. Turnabout
On the run: Richard A. Billings (Warren Oates, at right), with Alice Kranz (Joyce Van Patten).
Richard A. Billings: Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property.
Original air date: 7 March 1971.
Inspector Lew Erskine apprehends the lone survivor of an amoured car robbery and recovers $500,000 in stolen money.
- Inspector Erskine nabs Mr. Billings in Buffalo, NY. However, judging from the Epilog, the cityscape looks just like Los Angeles. Sheesh!
- Warren Oates (1928-82) was a notable character actor who remained in demand up to the time he died. This was his one and only appearance on the series.
- Joyce Van Patten is the sister of actor Dick Van Patten, and the former wife of Martin Balsam. She remains a busy actress even today!
Cast |
| Performer |
Role |
| Warren Oates |
Richard A. Billings |
| Joyce Van Patten |
Alice Kranz |
| Ahna Capri |
Sarah Holmquist |
| Berry Kroeger |
Alvin Holmquist |
| Barry Russo |
Joe Salka |
| Arch Johnson |
Leo Conway |
| John Considine |
S.A.C. Hal Woodruff |
| James Gammon |
Ben McCann |
| Robert P. Lieb |
Coffee Shop Manager |
| Joe E. Tata |
Barney Leeds |
| Tom Stewart |
Agent O’Neill |
| David Brandon |
S.A.C. Douglas Parker |
| Ray Kellogg |
Armored Car Driver |
Directed by: Robert Douglas
Written by: Don Brinkley |
