This is a show that didnt take itself too seriously, and because of that provided great entertainment. Mcmillan wife the complete first season dvd, 2005, 2. This box set contains all eight episodes from the first season of the 70s detective program mcmillan and wife. Sally becomes the prey of a jewel thief out to dispose of witnesses. The intrepid mac is presented with a 70s version of the 1944 film noir laura in his final episode. Episode 4 had the old switch a character plot, which sadly i seemed to find the least interesting of all the episodes.
October 26, 1975 the bride of macs french colleague henry darrow is killed by a. Cop of the year trailer sergeant enrights abusive exwife is shot while locked in a room alone with him, and the bullet that kills her came from his guna weapon he was holding at the time of the shooting. Mcmillan and wife season 3 episode 1 death of a monster. A healthobsessed, perfectionist mom swaps places with a laidback stayathome dad who is all about fun.
With rock hudson, susan saint james, john schuck, nancy walker. A business magnate and friend of macs is getting mighty edgy when a car almost runs him down. Numerous bits of evidence indicate mcmillan s former girlfriend shot and killed her husband, but the commissioner wants all of the facts before an arrest is made. Starring rock hudson and susan saint james in the title roles, the series premiered in 90minute episodes as part of the wheel series nbc mystery movie, in rotation with columbo and mccloud. A seance is attended by the ghost of a womans dead husband.
A composer is up against it, and sallys somehow connected to him. The first regular series episode murder by the barrel 92971 is indicative of the series. In the program, hudson played san francisco police commissioner. Macs only clue takes him back to the day he proposed to sally. While shes preparing for a banquet at a vegas tennis tournament, shes met by a man who presents her with her stepsons prize ring if i had been less civilized, i would. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. Numerous bits of evidence indicate mcmillans former girlfriend shot and killed her husband, but the commissioner wants all of the facts before an arrest is made. In the series first twohour episode, mac is called back to his previous career in cia intelligence when an agent is found fatally poisoned in a hotel room.
For the sixth season, the wife was killed off and the title was shortened to mcmillan. Saturday brunch with sallys mother leads to trouble when a neighbor reports that her pedigreed pekinese has been kidnappedalong with her husband. Starring rock hudson and susan saint james in the title roles, the series premiered in episodes as part of universal televisions wheel series nbc mystery movie, in rotation with columbo and mccloud. October 26, 1975 the bride of macs french colleague henry darrow is killed by a hit man who was apparently gunning for mac. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. This episode has mac and sally visiting palm springs to play golf with macs old buddy played by claude. In the program, hudson played san francisco police commissioner stewart mac mcmillan a man whose beautiful wife, sally susan st.
Barry shear with yale summers george fairborn, june havoc francesca fairborn, paul stewart chief yeakel. Its a thirddown and longyardage situation for the mcmillans as they try to solve a murder that finds a pro quarterback among the suspects. Episode 3 used the closed box concept where there was no way. A healthobsessed, perfectionist mom swaps places with a laidback stayathome dad who is all about fun, and their families have an eyeopening experience in the process. Having watched the entire season now, i found a hidden episode with claude akins. They subsequently released seasons 26 on dvd in canada and the usa. Mcmillan and wife season 2 ending credits by douglas schultz. Season 1, episode 2 murder by the barrel first aired. The woman is a friend of the mcmillans, and they they leap into action to rescue her sanity and her life.
Season 5, episode 2 requiem for a bride first aired. October 20, 1971 madcap pursuit as mcmillan goes after the kidnappers who swiped a society matrons pekingese. September 29, 1971 while the mcmillans are moving into a new house, they discover two dead bodies among their possessions. Although i only remembered bits and pieces of the series, so i wasnt a fan by any stretch, i decided to give it a try and im glad i did. A composerpianist whose latest work is dedicated to sally is stabbed in his apartment which contains items that point to a. Mac visits the businessmans upperfloor office, but outside the door hears glass shattering and a woman screaming out the businessmans name. Episode 3 used the closed box concept where there was no way anyone else could have committed the murder. Mcmillan and wife season 1 episode 5 the face of murder. Cop of the year trailer sergeant enrights abusive ex wife is shot while locked in a room alone with him, and the bullet that kills her came from his guna weapon he was holding at the time of the shooting. Mcmillan and wife season 2 ending credits by hollywood andy.
A man is done in by his wife, but hes not done yet. Mac is away on a fishing trip when his house is blown up by a wouldbe assassin. Season 1, episode 3 the easy sunday murder case first aired. The pilot episode was 120 minutes, seasons 12 were 90 minutes episodes, season 3 had both 90 and 120 minutes episodes, seasons 45 were 120 minutes episodes and season 6 had 90 minutes episodes. The pilot episode was 120 minutes, seasons 12 were 90 minutes episodes, season 3 had both 90 and 120 minutes episodes. English soundtracks are rendered in dolby digital 2.
Mcmillan and wife season 2 episode 3 cop of the year. The interaction between rock hudson and susan st james was wonderful to see. Mcmillan and wife season 2 episode 6 the fine art of staying alive. One of the most popular detective shows of the 1970s and star rock hudsons most prominent project in his nexttolast decade, mcmillan and wife debuted on nbc in late september 1971, and took its final bow in august 1977. Watch mcmillan and wife episodes online season 1 1972. When mac investigates a psychotic killer who targets socially prominent people, the killer turn his attention mac and sa. Mcmillan and wife series regulars and episode guide. The story lines are fun and interesting to watch, and there are great shots of san francisco, ca, in the background. Its not documented on the dvd packaging, probably because the last 20 minutes are riddled with dvd skips. Its off to scotland to see the laird and the loch, where the games afoot. Mcpherson and mcmillan is the most clever part of this finale. Each is presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1. The entire cast was very well cast and worked great together.
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