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Character Names: Chick Montana’s real name is Charles. Submitted by gracenote, 2/26/2011.
+ A wealthy BALFOUR FAMILY is also featured in TCOT Lucky Loser (S2/E2, #41: 9.27.58). Mike Bedard 3.5.15.
++ Not only are the family names the same, but so are many of the plot elements, including an ailing grandfather and a staged auto accident. Notcom, 032216.
+++ Since grandfather is Timothy Balfour, Sr., son must've been Timothy Balfour, Jr., and Timmy must've been Timothy Balfour, III. jfh 23Jan2020
Beneath the businesslike, severe exterior of Miss Adler lies the face of '50s TV housewife and '40s pin-up girl Frances Rafferty! (Also scroll down here.) I momentarily thought that I was seeing a different actress but then realised that Ms. Kulp was otherwise occupied. Added by Gary Woloski, 4/1/14.
+ This is the second of two PM appearances for Frances Rafferty, who appeared as a pinup girl in "Yank" magazine during World War II...MikeM. 3/31/2017
Case of the B surnames In this episode, we have the Balfour surname. There are many episodes this season with surnames beginning with the letter B. Submitted by Perry Baby 9/2/16
This episode along with TCOT Grumbling Grandfather feature both Otto Kruger and Frances Rafferty. HamBurger 8/13/2016
Sightings/Uncredited Actors: That’s likely Bert Stevens walking with a lady in front of Hart’s Liquor Locker in the opening scene.
And the terrified proprietor (Hart himself?) may be none other than Distinguished Gentleman #1…sans toupee!
As for definite sightings, Don Anderson guards the door to the room where Mason confers with his client. Pencil Mustache Man is in his usual seat in the courtroom gallery, along with “Miss Carmody”, Quiet Old Man #1, and the long-absent Distinguished Lady #3. That’s not to mention a revisit by Distinguished Gentleman #1, this time with his hairpiece. Submitted by gracenote, 2/26/2011.
+Don Anderson guards the courtroom window as a bailiff. The Thin Man makes several appearances at the Balfour Industries Office as he is seen entering the building and later walking down the hallway. He later watches the courtroom activities from Perry's side. Miss Carmody must have had business at Balfour as she is seen leaving the building. Submitted by BigBill767, 6/18/2016.
Yet again, no Tragg despite billing. Submitted by gracenote, 2/26/2011.
At about 36 minutes, when Perry is meeting with his client in the hoosegow, Paul gives his signature 'shave and a haircut' knock on the door and walks in. I don't remember hearing that away from Perry's office before. Dutifully reported by JohnK, 02/22/22.
CARS. In Ep#185 Paul's new 1963 TBird could only be identified as a '63 by the interior upholstery. In this episode there are two '63 TBirds with lots of all-round views including their most distinctive feature, the three sets of hash-marks on each door.
- (1) Tim's light-color 1963 Thunderbird Convertible, top down. The LAPD Officer (12:24) and Paul (24:27) both recite the plate# as "Temporary Licence 0163704" although at 2:48 it can be read as medium-color numerals "0183704" on a light-color base (this is a mistake, not a clue).
- (2) 1963 Ford Galaxie 4-Door Sedan Police B&W with center siren & 2 side flashers on roof, Licence Number E 014. Front doors have "1034" & City of LA seal. It's the same car at 9:40, 12:09 and at the murder scene with Car(5).
- (3) Edith's 1956 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan, 2-tone dark/light.
- (4) Paul's black 1963 Thunderbird Convertible, top down.
- (5) Lt Anderson's black 1963 Buick LeSabre 4-Door Sedan is at the night-time murder scene, 24:32. Look for the Left-Front headlights & their light reflecting off nearby chrome. Anderson had this car in episodes 185 & 187.
Background Cars. In the multi-car Balfour garage, next to Tim's TBird toward Screen Right is:
- (a) a medium color 1963 Pontiac Tempest, indeterminate body-type. See Ep#159 Car(a).
At the BALFOUR ENTERPRISES parking lot, 15:48:
- (b) Driving across the screen L→R, a dark color 1963 Jeep Gladiator pickup, with front bumper towing frame, Licence Number L95 570. 12-page 1963 dealer brochure, 4MB pdf download.
- (c) In the parking lot, long enough to hide all the cars behind it, a 1959 Buick Invicta 4Door HardTop Coupe, Model 4639 (the "flat-top" coupe), medium color w/white roof.
The "temporary license" plate on Car(1) seems to be a needless story feature that resulted in a prop/script anomaly. Added by Gary Woloski, 4/4/14.
It's for you, Mr. Mason: This time, it's Paul calling from Perry's office locating Perry at Luke Balfour's house. jfh 29Dec2017
Paul's Phone: For the third time we saw Paul Drake use his car phone. (See episodes 107 and 157). Submitted by H. Mason 3/5/15
Paul's Man: Paul called the operative helping him follow Tim by the name "Pete". In episode 86 TCOT Mythical Monkeys he used a man named Pete Kelton. Submitted by H. Mason 3/5/15
The Drunk: William Benedict was a prolific bit player. He was not one of the original Dead End Kids but appeared in some of their movie and the combination films as one of The Little Tough Guys. He reappeared later with the guys as one of The East Side Kids late in the series playing a member of the gang with his character's name changed in some of the films. He then appeared in the first 24 (of 48) Bowery Boys films as "Whitey". Submitted by H. Mason 3/5/15
This is the first of five PM directing credits for Irving Moore, who would direct 52 episodes of Dallas and 58 episodes of Dynasty...MikeM. 12/23/2016
This is the only PM appearance for John Washbrook who, like RB, was born in Canada. John Washbrook is best known as the 12-year-old son who cared for his beloved horse in the 1955-1956 television series My Friend Flicka, which ran for 39 episodes...MikeM. 4/20/2018
Virginia Christine (housekeeper Edith Summers) is best remembered as the "Folger's Coffee Woman" from a bazillion commercials. I kept waiting for her to offer the Balfours a delightful caffeinated beverage in one those Curious Coffee Cups -- but all she came through with was milk and sandwiches, Submitted by catyron, May 24th, 2018
David Lewis and Hal Baylor also appeared in TCOT Carefree Coronary Submitted by Steve Fox, 9/28/23