Thanks so much for this great upload. What a wonderful actor Peter Falk was, harsh one moment, then tender the next--totally believable. A treat to watch.
Great episode. Alot of TV dramas utilized WW2 plots, themes, & settings during this time in television history, as the 1960's still were so close to the war, within so many of the older generation's memory, though not their baby boomer kids. Always fun to see the actors & actresses used in these productions, often not yet famous for other future roles. Of course, many, such as Simon Oakland & Robert Strauss were seen frequently in all kinds of shows in the 60's, good general purpose performers, familiar to the public. I often start to feel sad when I think back to this long-vanished era & all the years that've passed. Loved seeing Ms. Strasberg, whose talents never fail to impress me; for example, I had no idea she could speak German, though I knew she was good at various accents. Due to her hairstyle & role-required German accent, she almost was unrecognizable. The blurry, unrestored film quality was a hindrance to overall enjoyment but it was adequate. Audio quality fairly good for the most part. A fine episode regardless.
@@johnpjones182 So were the Lancer half-brothers [James Stacy, Wayne Maunder] in Susan's guest-starring, title role of 'Julie' -- one of the best episodes of "Lancer" (1968 - 70). Wonderfully, it also guest starred Bruce Dern as their nemesis, a homicidal bounty hunter. Susan's lovely voice, luminous eyes, lips, hair had both Lancer men under her spell. And I dare say much of the male audience seeing it first run on CBS in 1968 -- and now available on UA-cam along with the other 50 "Lancer" episodes. Once again, thank you, sfinthecity,' for another superb drama from the '60s, 'Four Kings,' on "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre."
Peter Falk and the nearly unrecognizable Vito Scotti, the WONDERFUL Vito Scotti, reunited on multiple outings of Falk's iconic "Columbo" mystery movies. With each guest appearance, both big and small, Scotti playing a different role and ethnicity. Thank you, 'sfinthecity.' I really enjoyed the story, settings and top-of-their-game cast in 'Four Kings.'
When will Bob Hope Enterprises restore and remaster The Chrysler Theater? That Includes Bob Hope Introduce the episodes and about next week's show and released on DVD and blu ray. I await your reply.
"ADAMSIXTIES," whose airing on NBC in 1963 beat the 1967 theatrical release of MGM's blockbuster "The Dirty Dozen". Both excellent. This hour's conclusion 'pulled no punches' -- all was not rosy at fade-out. But, its grim future more true to life than what viewers were used to from a steady diet of television dramas.
Love seeing Peter Falk....ones of my all time favorites, thank you for this
Thanks so much for this great upload. What a wonderful actor Peter Falk was, harsh one moment, then tender the next--totally believable. A treat to watch.
Glad you enjoyed.
Great episode. Alot of TV dramas utilized WW2 plots, themes, & settings during this time in television history, as the 1960's still were so close to the war, within so many of the older generation's memory, though not their baby boomer kids. Always fun to see the actors & actresses used in these productions, often not yet famous for other future roles. Of course, many, such as Simon Oakland & Robert Strauss were seen frequently in all kinds of shows in the 60's, good general purpose performers, familiar to the public. I often start to feel sad when I think back to this long-vanished era & all the years that've passed. Loved seeing Ms. Strasberg, whose talents never fail to impress me; for example, I had no idea she could speak German, though I knew she was good at various accents. Due to her hairstyle & role-required German accent, she almost was unrecognizable. The blurry, unrestored film quality was a hindrance to overall enjoyment but it was adequate. Audio quality fairly good for the most part. A fine episode regardless.
Susan Strasberg is so good... and playing with Falk. Nice.
I've been crazy about Susan Strassberg ever since "Toma"! Those dark eyes!
@@johnpjones182 So were the Lancer half-brothers [James Stacy, Wayne Maunder] in Susan's guest-starring, title role of 'Julie' -- one of the best episodes of "Lancer" (1968 - 70). Wonderfully, it also guest starred Bruce Dern as their nemesis, a homicidal bounty hunter. Susan's lovely voice, luminous eyes, lips, hair had both Lancer men under her spell. And I dare say much of the male audience seeing it first run on CBS in 1968 -- and now available on UA-cam along with the other 50 "Lancer" episodes.
Once again, thank you, sfinthecity,' for another superb drama from the '60s, 'Four Kings,' on "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre."
Peter Falk and the nearly unrecognizable Vito Scotti, the WONDERFUL Vito Scotti, reunited on multiple outings of Falk's iconic "Columbo" mystery movies. With each guest appearance, both big and small, Scotti playing a different role and ethnicity.
Thank you, 'sfinthecity.' I really enjoyed the story, settings and top-of-their-game cast in 'Four Kings.'
You're welcome.
A real good one this time. Reminds me of The Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare and Hanover Street, which all came later on.
Thank you.
I have to be up super early, I will watch this tomorrow, thank you so much!!
So good!
I think at this point of Peter Falk’s career, he was more often cast as heavies.
When will Bob Hope Enterprises restore and remaster The Chrysler Theater? That Includes Bob Hope Introduce the episodes and about next week's show and released on DVD and blu ray. I await your reply.
17:18, at least in this episode, the two actors are conversing in German and not English!
aka Dirty Dozen minus 8
"ADAMSIXTIES," whose airing on NBC in 1963 beat the 1967 theatrical release of MGM's blockbuster "The Dirty Dozen". Both excellent. This hour's conclusion 'pulled no punches' -- all was not rosy at fade-out. But, its grim future more true to life than what viewers were used to from a steady diet of television dramas.