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Anomaly: Benson Fong, listed as Colong Kim, is exclusively called Oolong Kim in the show. [Marc Dashevsky]
+ "Colong Kim" is a typographical error in the filmed credits; the "C" should be an "O". His nickname "O.K." is a plot device intended to induce confusion between the "Okay" spoken on the phone and with the other character Orvel Kingman. This conforms to the 1960 ESG original, in which there are also two "O.K."s: Orval Kingman and Otto Keswick, the latter doing "odd jobs around the place" ("lodge" in the book, “beachfront wolf’s-lair” on TV). "Oolong Kim" replaces "Otto Keswick" for the TV version but it got misspelled in the credits. I guess somebody got confused. The link to the ESG original has a Search function that allows you to view parts of the novel's text containing "ok" or "okay", making all this clear-as-can-be; Character List and Synopsis here. Added by Gary Woloski, 10/19/12.
+ Interestingly, this is the second time Benson Fong has played a caretaker in the PM series, replacing a non-Chinese caretaker in the original novel both times. He was James Hing in TCOT Caretaker's Cat and now, of course, Oolong Kim. I love his performances and was disappointed on reading Caretaker's Cat after seeing the episode; I much preferred his gentle, loyal, and clever character to the gruff old coot in the book! Submitted by JazzBaby, 9/4/2019.
++Also interesting is the fact that his Asian heritage really doesn’t play into the character. Sadly, that is still unusual. Submitted by Rickapolis 11/02/21
Goof: When Orvel Kingman and his goon, Al, pay a late-night visit to Perry, something funny happens with the door to the apartment. Submitted by cobolpoet, 8/14/2007. Some pictures here.
+ Another goof: About 2/3 of the way through the episode, as Perry and Della are driving together, Della mistakenly refers to the Madge Elwood character as “Marge.” Submitted by Ed Zoerner, 5/20/2011.
Sgt. Brice gets to testify in this episode, but Perry does not cross examine him. Submitted by PaulDrake 33, 20 August 2009.
Perry does not appear in the wrap up scene, leaving Paul to bring together the loose ends for Della. This is the only episode I can remember that Raymond Burr acted in where he did not appear in the final scene. There must be some sort of explanation for this, other than the show being written this way. Submitted by PaulDrake 33, 20 August 2009.
+ Not the only, but perhaps the first. See next episode. Submitted by gracenote, 7/6/2011.
Tiger Joe Marsh makes his only Perry appearance here playing the goon, Al. Joe Marsh was a professional wrestler and Tiger was only his stage name. Al gets lots of face time in the episode, but only one line. Submitted by PaulDrake 33, 20 August 2009.
Once again in this episode Della wears her “D S” pendant written in script. Submitted by PaulDrake 33, 21 August 2009.
Location: Guard Gate appearing numerous times at the start of the episode and again about 37 minutes into the episode is the front gate at Hollywood Center Studios where Perry was being filmed at the time at 1040 N. Las Palmas. See Episode #78 and 1040 N. Las Palmas page on this wiki for more information and photos. Compare the iron gate design in this episode with vintage photos, the lines above and below “Stop” at the guard gate and the leftmost window location and accent line horizontally across building in the center background for similarities. Posted by Eric Cooper, 9 March 2010.
Sightings: Five of our courtroom regulars appear in this episode and all of them sit on the “defense” side. Distinguished Lady #2 and the Pencil Mustache Man sit next to each other in the first row. The Quiet Old Man (#1) sits next to the Little Old Lady in a Hat in the second row. And Distinguished Gentleman #1 sits next too “Oolong Kim” in the back row. At times, however, during the “wide shots,” we don’t see that Gentleman at all. On Day 2 of the hearing, the Gentleman moves to the prosecution side (except for one cutaway when he “teleports” back to the side of Oolong Kim) and the Pencil Mustache Man is gone. Submitted by Kenmore, 9/21/2010.
+And “Miss Carmody” makes six: she has good vantage point on the defense side. Read about her and all the other regulars here. Submitted by gracep, 11/4/2010.
+The Distinguished Lady #4 from her favorite spot in the back row makes seven in the courtroom. Bill767, 1/3/16.
+In the opening scene, we find the Thin Man working as an office worker. Bill767, 1/3/16.
Who Is That? Nominee: I don't know the protocols or necessary bona fides for placing an actor in our Who Is That? firmament, but I would like to nominate a woman who appears in the gallery frequently in the middle years. She's an attractive woman with dark medium-length hair, who I might call "Mediterranean Woman." Today on MeTV she appeared over the right shoulder of the defendant, for example at about the 50 minute mark. I'll be happy to chronicle her other appearances, if our PMTVS overseers see fit. Dutifully submitted by JohnK, 17 November 2022
Location: There is a very quick shot of the Santa Monica Pier on the DVD at 5:51 mark. If you blink you will miss it. Submitted by Eric Cooper, 7 October 2010.
Talman returns? In the previous episode we celebrated the return of William Talman (as Hamilton Burger) to the cast. However, he is missing from the credits to this episode, and will be from several to come. Submitted by gracep, 11/4/2010.
Outside view: In this story for the first and only time an establishing shot was used for the exterior of Perry's apartment building. Submitted by H. Mason 11/6/14
Where does Perry Live? As H. Mason pointed out for once we get a quick exterior shot of Perry's apartment. You can see Sheraton on the lighted awning. Based on that as well as the grill work under the windows and the white paint on the first 3 floors Im pretty sure Perry lived at what was known as the Sheraton Townhouse on 2959-2973 Wilshire Blvd. This was a very famous location in its day, although it's low income housing now. Elizabeth Taylors first marriage took place here. You can google photos of this famous location and match the paint and 2 distinct styles of iron grillwork under the window. 6 Sept 2016
CARS. (1) 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan, Arlene Ferris, 2-tone light/med. The Club Sedan Model 64B, was a 2-Door Sedan with a minimal B-Pillar. Compare close-ups at 3:24 & 4:32 with photos here and here. I believe this is the same car as Getaway-Car (3) in Ep#107.
- (2) 1956-59 Austin-Healey 100-6, Lic SWN 167, Loring Lamont, black top up. Appears to be the "2+2" model, meaning it has two front seats plus two "occasional seats" in back.
- (3) 1961 Buick Electra 4-Door HardTop, black, with Brice (?) driving and Tragg in passenger seat. The clock in the pod atop the dash-center was standard on the Electra. Possible Lic No ULL 918 (unclear). Tragg's new Cruiser!
- (4) Perry's black 1960 Ford Galaxie Special Sunliner, Lic No TVC 236, top down.
- (5) The Apt. Manager shows Perry & Della to the two-car garage where Madge's car, a 1956 Dodge Coronet 2-Door Sedan (2-tone dark/light), is parked. It's the second '56 Dodge Coronet to appear in 2 consecutive episodes. The car parked beside Madge's Dodge is possibly a light-color 1956 Ford Customline 4-Door Sedan (ID by taillights, fins and trim).
Background Cars parked at LAMONT ENGINEERING in various shots through the episode:
- (a) 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible with white soft top up, outside LAMONT front door.
- (b) a red(?) 1957 Thunderbird w/removable Porthole HardTop is deliberately placed in the Lamont parking lot Night Scene with Arlene's Car (1). See the Comment below SPOILER warning.
- (c) '57 or 1958 Mercury 4-Door Hardtop Station Wagon, light color is parked beyond Car(1) & Car(b).
- (d) When Tragg visits LAMONT, a late '50's Nash Metropolitan, 2-tone med/white is in the lot (Arlene's Fairlane is also there).
'57 T-Birds had thin, canted fins like those on the other '57 Fords. '55 & '56 T-Birds had rounded, vertical fins like the other '55 & '56 Fords. Article on Austin-Healey 100-6 here. Submitted by Gary Woloski, 7 Oct 2012.
This is the fourth of five PM appearances for Rebecca Welles...MikeM. 9/1/2016
This is the only PM appearance for Laurie Mitchell...MikeM. 9/1/2016
This is the second of two PM appearances for Andra Martin...MikeM. 9/1/2016
This is the only PM appearance for Frances Fong...MikeM. 9/1/2016
+According to IMDB, Frances Fong also played Rosie on M*A*S*H. Submitted by Arisia, 03/13/18
This is the second of four PM appearances for Elizabeth Harrower...MikeM. 9/1/2016
Of the five guest actresses in this episode, all except Elizabeth Harrower may still be with us. Elizabeth Harrower passed in 2003 at the age of 85...MikeM. 9/1/2016
Jonathan Latimer has 32 PM writing credits. He was a crime reporter and mystery writer...MikeM. 9.2.2016
+In the mid to late 1930s, Latimer wrote a series of mystery novels that featured a boozing detective by the name of Bill Crane. (Actor Preston Foster played Crane in a series of B-movies from Universal Studios that were based on the Latimer novels.) In the 1940s, Latimer also wrote the screenplays for several excellent film noirs based on novels by other famous mystery/suspense writers: Dashiell Hammett's "The Glass Key," Kenneth Fearing's "The Big Clock," and Cornell Woolrich's "Night Has a Thousand Eyes." Submitted by BobH, 2 September 2016.
This is the third of six PM appearances for Barry Atwater, who appeared in two episodes of Ironside playing Lt. Tom Hubbard...MIkeM. 12/9/2016