Walter Black Movies

The S.W.A.T. team is saddled with Meredith Cooper (Darleen Carr), a beautiful but obnoxious reporter from an anti-establishment alternative newspaper. Intent on exposing examples of police brutality, she wangles departmental approval to tag along with the team during the next few days. This, of course, does not sit well with team leader Hondo (Steve Forrest), who is having enough trouble tracking down a particularly vicious band of thieves and kidnappers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

While Stone (Karl Malden) is on disability leave, Keller (Michael Douglas) is partnered with Inspector Jim Martin (played by future Starsky and Hutch costar David Soul), a man notorious for his short temper and strongarm tactics. Conducting a manhunt in the Barrio, Keller is taken aback by the intensity of Martin's conviction that the Latino murder suspect they are searching for is guilty beyond all doubt--and all redemption. Though sidelined by injury, Stone does some investigating on his own to determine the source of Martin's personal demons. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Jody (Johnnie Whitaker) is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his idol, 1930s cowboy star Chaps Callahan (played by genuine B-western icon Bob Steele). Worried that Jody's hero-worship is bordering on obsession, Bill sets up a situation whereby his nephew will be disillusioned over the fact that Callahan is now an old man, no longer able to live up to his legend. Though Bill's scheme backfires rather badly, the outcome of this story proves to be happy and beneficial for both Jody and Chaps. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Ben Cartwright is determined to block the gubernatorial bid of John Faraday (Simon Scott), the corrupt stooge of crooked tycoon Sam Endicott (Sidney Blackmer). When Ben is shot by one of Endicott's henchmen, he decides to "play dead" until the convention, then expose both Endicott and Faraday as murderous scoundrels. But a monkey wrench is thrown into the works when an innocent man is arrested for Ben's "murder." Portions of David Rose's background music were later incorporated into the themes of the subsequent Michael Landon series Little House on the Prairie). Among the supporting players is George Gaynes, best known to latter-day viewers for his hilarious performances in the theatrical features Tootsie and Police Academy. First shown on March 3, 1968, "The Late Ben Cartwright" was written by Walter Black. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

A gang of outlaws, led by the sadistic Dibs (Richard Jaeckel), descends upon the Ponderosa. The crooks are determined to retrieve $60,000 in stolen money from their duplicitous partner Don Buckler (Ron Hayes), now wounded and under the care of the Cartwright boys. Eve McVeigh appears as housekeeper Harriet Guthrie, temporary replacement for the Cartwrights' longtime servant Hop Sing, while Joan Freeman is cast as Kelly. First shown on October 15, 1967, "Night of Reckoning" was written by Walter Black. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

With the help of the Great Gazoo, Fred and Barney enjoy a winning streak at the local dinosaur races. Unfortunately, our heroes' good fortune does not rest well with the local bookies in general--and with a rather nasty character named Big Ed in particular. By the way, the voice of Big Ed is supplied by Henry Corden, who would eventually take over as the voice of Fred Flintstone upon the death of Alan Reed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Working stiff Fred thinks his boss Mr. Slate has it easy, spending his day sipping cocktails and attending social affairs while Fred labors away in the stone quarry. The Great Gazoo decides to teach Fred a lesson by allowing him to be the boss for a day, while Mr. Slate ends up in Fred's hard-hat. Once again, Fred has neglected to heed the venerable warning "Be careful what you wish for." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The latest fad on the island is turtle racing, and Mr. Howell (Jim Backus) is the luckiest castaway at the track. Even when Howell feels sorry for the perennially-losing Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.) and attempts to "fix" a race, the millionaire emerges the winner again. Ultimately, Mr. Howell wins all of the Skipper's prized possessions--including Gilligan (Bob Denver), who becomes the Howells' houseboy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Dr. Quest is invited to Egypt by a duplicitous would-be dictator named Ahmed, who claims to have unearthed the legendary lost city of Ghiva. What starts out as a standard seek-and-verify mission becomes a horrifying experience for Quest's son, Jonny, when a sacred mummy statue apparently comes to life. The musical score by Hoyt Curtin is especially impressive this time out. "The Curse of the Anubis" made its first network appearance on October 2, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Protected by a high-tech aerial umbrella, Jonny Quest accompanies his father, Benton, to Antarctica, where the elder Quest intends to look into another baffling mystery. This time, a missile has gone off course for no discernable rhyme or reason. Things get hot in the snowy wastes for Jonny, Benton, Race Bannon, and Hadji when a gang of enemy spies try to put the heroes "off course" as well -- permanently. "Antarctic Splashdown" was originally telecast on September 25, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This is the only episode in which the oft-ignored Betty Rubble is made center of attention (though it still doesn't earn her her own "designer" pill in the Flintstones Vitamin bottle!) Hoping to raise enough money to purchase a gift for her husband, Betty disguises herself as "Mrs. O'Lady" an applies for a job that is open only to elderly female applicants. What Betty doesn't know is that she has been set up as a go-between for her new boss, who happens to be a counterfeiter! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide