John H. Elgin, Frank V. Taylor, Harold D. Boggs, Collier M. Sampson: Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property—Major Theft
Original air date: 20 December 1970
Inspector Erskine catches up with four jewel thieves in a deserted ghost town. This episode is another well-produced show that features superb acting, especially from Dabney Coleman and Clint Howard. And it is Clint Howard’s character who saves the townspeople, when he broadcasts on ham radio.
- FBI Carousel Bulletin: S.A.C. Lawrence Douglas reappears after three years and with a different face. David Brandon takes over from Robert Knapp.
- Well-produced 4-wheel-drive (Ford Broncos) chase scene in the desert, in which the bad guys shoot out the tires of the good guy. Just as the bad guys are about to capture the good guy, the good inspector (with Colby) drops in by helicopter to save the day.
- Clint Howard is the younger brother of actor/director Ron Howard, who appeared on the show two years before. He had starred in the 1967-69 CBS series Gentle Ben with Dennis Weaver. Clint Howard is one child actor who transitioned into adult roles, and is still active as an actor even today.
Credits:
Directed by: Bernard McEveety
Written by: Mark Weingart
Performer| Role
- Steve Ihnat | John H. Elgin
- Charles Robinson | Frank V. Taylor
- Ross Hagen | Harold D. Boggs
- Richard Evans | Collier M. Sampson
- Dabney Coleman | Ty Williams
- Clint Howard | Josh Cobb
- Paul Fix | Matt
- Paul Carr | Jerry Tolan
- Herb Armstrong | Mr. Miller
- Shirley O’Hara | Mrs. Miller
- Bing Russell (as Neil Russell) | Henry Cobb
- Regis Cordic | Mr. Austin
- Ed Bakey | Scully
- Jack Garner | Deputy
- David Brandon | SAC Lawrence Douglas
- Paul Todd | Special Agent Carter
- Dallas Mitchell | SAC Taft
- Maurice Meyer | FBI Artist
- Craig Guenther | FBI Agent
- Corinne Camacho | Andrea Phillips