Mission: Impossible: The Contenders, Part One (1968)
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World champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson makes a guest appearance in the two-part Mission: Impossible episode "The Contenders", which was loosely based on an actual event in Robinson's career. The IMF must prevent Charles Buckman (Ron Randell) from gaining control of all American sports events, and thereby destory Buckman's scheme to enrich himself by fixing athletic events. Crucial to the mission is Barney's impersanationg of a boxing contender and Cinnamon's ability to wrap Buckman around her little finger. Written by William Read Woodfield and Allan Balter, Part One of "The Contender" first aired on October 6, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Peter Graves - Jim Phelps
- Martin Landau - Rollin Hand
- Peter Lupus - Willy Armitage
- John Dehner - Dan Whelan
- "Sugar Ray" Robinson - Wesley
- Angus Duncan - Stan
- Thomas A. Geas - Vince
- James Gambina - Trainer
- Lee Grossman - Referee
- Barbara Bain - Cinammon Carter
- Greg Morris - Barney Collier
- Ron Randell - Charles Buckman
- Robert Phillips - Ernie Staczek
- Ron Rich - Richy Lemoine
- Wayne McLaren - Artie Calvitos
- Joey Giambra - Stevens
- Jimmy Lennon, Sr. - Announcer
- Robert Conrad - Bobby
- Director(s):
- Paul Stanley
- Writer(s):
- William Read Woodfield, Alan Balter
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