Good morning, Mr. Phelps. This man, boss Charles Peck, has
determined to elevate his puppet, Mayor Steve Tallman, to the governorship of his state in
the forthcoming election. Peck's plan calls for creating an image of Tallman as a
strong man who knows how to deal with dissent, in contrast to his opponent, the incumbent
governor, who is to be blamed for the violence which this young man, professional
provocateur Billy Walsh, will provoke. Jim, this kind of disorder is severely
damaging the prestige and influence of the United States throughout the free world.
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to prevent bloodshed and to
destroy Charles Peck for good. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds.
Good luck, Jim.
Original Airdate: 1/2/71
Teleplay by: Arthur Weiss
Story by: Jerry Thomas and Arthur Weiss
Produced by: Laurence Heath
Directed by: Virgil W. Vogel
Guest Stars:
Lloyd Bochner as Mayor Steve Tallman
Ken Swofford as Deputy Mayor Charles Peck
Richard Kelton as Billy Walsh
Todd Martin as Lieutenant Ross
Russel Thorson as Chief Danby
Byron Mabe as First Officer
Gordon DeVol as Alec
Tom McDonough as College Guard