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05-24-2020 12:02 PM
2:00 a.m. Eastern-- The Fugitive, "Rat in a Corner". David Janssen, Warren Oates, Virginia Vincent, Malachi Throne
Kimble now has one of those jobs that afford him little personal satisfaction, but dramatic events bring him into contact with a petty criminal who, of course, needs his help.
I like this one not for the atmosphere-- it's an abrupt departure from the glossy environs of his recent situations-- but for the "human interest" and for the actors involved. Warren Oates, as the volatile thief, is a character player who ultimately was quite a big deal in the 60's and 70's-- he developed an almost cult-like following, esp. for his work in Westerns. (Reminds me a bit, in his explosive persona, of the talented Rip Torn.) He's ideal for his part here, all squinting cynicism and not-too-smart but manipulative guile.
The role of his sister (Virginia Vincent) brings to mind what @Tique said about the writing of female characters in "The Fugitive". As opposed to her brother, she IS intelligent, spunky, respectable-- as a long time Postal Service employee, she's been called upon for financial rescue by her feckless brother countless times...
But even she has an anomalous past, one which allows her to offer refuge to a fugitive needing concealment, perhaps...
Again, like in episodes past, the brief relationship that develops between Kimble and Vincent is tantalizing. It's mostly transactional-- they have to do what they have to do-- but there are hints of an understanding, and a fleeting rapport...
Then there's another terrific character actor, in the form of Malachi Throne, of "It Takes a Thief" and "Batman" fame. (What a fabulous name he had-- and he was born with it.) As a shrewd policeman, he so much more appealing than Gerard, to me, at least. I kept wishing there were more of him -- but then, if there were, that might not have boded so well for Kimble!
Because of these character players, and the fact that the episode keeps you guessing, it's quite a satisfactory one, in my opinion.
05-24-2020 12:18 PM
05-24-2020 03:57 PM
Yes, @Pearlee , I've always liked the less-used Biblical names-- Malachi, Kezia(h), Adoniram, Tirzah, Gideon, Zebediah. But many of them are now the hot baby names of the present, as parents hunt for names to give their babies that are out of the ordinary...
You take a dynamic, three-syllable name like "Malachi" and pair it with a strong, punchy last name like "Throne"--- it's such a winner!
05-24-2020 04:36 PM
05-24-2020 09:25 PM
The funny thing is, @Pearlee , I'm a bit fuzzy on the details of the plot too, although I remember the broad outlines. It seems as usual with this show, it's the characters and their interactions that make an impression, and either 'make it' or 'break it' for me!
05-24-2020 10:36 PM
My DVR is set! Right now I'm watching Titanic with DiCaprio and Winslet, but I remember David Janssen starring in a TV movie version.
05-25-2020 06:54 AM
Interesting that he was in a TV version of "The Titanic", @twinsister ! Do you happen to remember what type of role he played?
05-25-2020 07:01 AM - edited 05-25-2020 07:02 AM
05-25-2020 07:36 AM
@Oznell wrote:...The role of his sister (Virginia Vincent) brings to mind what @Tique said about the writing of female characters in "The Fugitive". As opposed to her brother, she IS intelligent, spunky, respectable-- as a long time Postal Service employee, she's been called upon for financial rescue by her feckless brother countless times...
But even she has an anomalous past, one which allows her to offer refuge to a fugitive needing concealment, perhaps...
@Oznell yes Lorna was a woman whose character was a jumble of contradictions. Having Herbie for a brother she probably [similar to the woman with whom she had her last scene] had also reached the same conclusion about men: "They're all alike". Then she met our Dr. Richard Kimble.
When the episode ended I felt sorry for Lorna knowing that after Herbie missed out on what he thought had been his big chance, he was going to continue to turn to her and use that "fact" every time he messed up which likely increased after that incident.
Agree. Another satisfactory episode.
05-25-2020 10:09 AM
Once again I watched the show at 2AM. I fell asleep and missed the beginning. And then I fell asleep a time or two during the show. I did not have a clue what was going on.
So I just watched the entire episode. Watching it from beginning to end made a world of difference. And really kept you wondering how things would turn out. So glad I saw the complete episode.
Maybe I shouldn't try and watch it in my comfy bed at 2AM.
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