The Classic Cab
- Episode aired Dec 20, 1961
- 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
17
YOUR RATING
Kim buys an old limousine and finds gangsters are also interested in the car to the point of murder.Kim buys an old limousine and finds gangsters are also interested in the car to the point of murder.Kim buys an old limousine and finds gangsters are also interested in the car to the point of murder.
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Tristram Coffin
- Dan Woodruff
- (as Tris Coffin)
John Daheim
- Floyd Hollis
- (as John Day)
Douglas Mossman
- Moke
- (as Doug Mossman)
Max Baer Jr.
- Harry 'Stinger' Hurley
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAt the request of Julia Abbott, Cricket sings "I'm Just Wild About Harry," a song written in 1921 by Nicole Sissle and Eubie Blake for the Broadway show "Shuffle Along."
- SoundtracksI'm Just Wild About Harry
(uncredited)
Music by Eubie Blake
Lyrics by Noble Sissle
Performed by Connie Stevens
Featured review
THE CLASSIC CAR AND TWO DEAD BODIES?
This was a Christmas episode, and a rather neat mystery.
Kim (Poncie Ponce) goes into the limmo business, purchasing a classic 1930s car. There's only one problem. The car has a "history" and some baddies want whatever is hidden inside. This episode especially takes on a dark, almost noirish feel with some very interesting characters at large.
The old stretch limmo, which actually looks like a funeral car, is kind of creepy too!
Next thing, Kim is kidnapped, and Tracy and Tom are in a bind.
Great supporting cast with two of the best character actors. Popular J. Edward McKinley plays Leo and mysterious Tristram Coffin plays Woodruff. Coffin, who was also a radio announcer for years, appeared in dozens of films, either as a detective or villain. Look quick for Max Baer, Jr. In an early role, just before the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES.
Cricket has a fun scene singing "I'm Wild About Harry!"
This was the only episode directed by actor Byron Kane, who also appeared on the series. Kane was best known as Barney, the bartender on PETER GUNN. Exceptionally written by Sylvia Richards, who wrote six episodes. Richards is best remembered for writing two classic films, RUBY GENTRY and POSSESSED (1947) for Joan Crawford.
Great late night stuff. SEASON 3 EPISODE 13 remastered Warner Brothers/ABC tv dvd box set.
Kim (Poncie Ponce) goes into the limmo business, purchasing a classic 1930s car. There's only one problem. The car has a "history" and some baddies want whatever is hidden inside. This episode especially takes on a dark, almost noirish feel with some very interesting characters at large.
The old stretch limmo, which actually looks like a funeral car, is kind of creepy too!
Next thing, Kim is kidnapped, and Tracy and Tom are in a bind.
Great supporting cast with two of the best character actors. Popular J. Edward McKinley plays Leo and mysterious Tristram Coffin plays Woodruff. Coffin, who was also a radio announcer for years, appeared in dozens of films, either as a detective or villain. Look quick for Max Baer, Jr. In an early role, just before the BEVERLY HILLBILLIES.
Cricket has a fun scene singing "I'm Wild About Harry!"
This was the only episode directed by actor Byron Kane, who also appeared on the series. Kane was best known as Barney, the bartender on PETER GUNN. Exceptionally written by Sylvia Richards, who wrote six episodes. Richards is best remembered for writing two classic films, RUBY GENTRY and POSSESSED (1947) for Joan Crawford.
Great late night stuff. SEASON 3 EPISODE 13 remastered Warner Brothers/ABC tv dvd box set.
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- Nov 19, 2023
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- Runtime1 hour
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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