by Ted Davis

Original Air Date: January 2, 1975

Directed by: Don Weis

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode!

Synopsis: Uncompromising Judge John Fredericks (Joseph Campanella) refuses to be intimidated by the gangland tactics used to try to sway his opinion on an important case, whether by death threats or the revelation of the unsavory past history of his wife Eleanor (Ina Balin). Chief Ironside (Raymond Burr) of the San Francisco PD tackles the tricky situation with his usual volume, which is loud, and aplomb, which is assured.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): During an intimidating interview session with straight-shooting Detective Sergeant Ed Brown (Don Galloway) about a recent bombing, cigar-smoking, dubiously attired Mr. Fasari (Joseph Parry) still finds the time to top off the bowl of his cat, an orange tabby with a cream colored chin and neck, with fresh milk.

The sated cat shows his appreciation by licking his chops and meowing in commiseration with his nervous owner.

Final Mewsings: Feeding the kitty will always take precedence over responding to uncomfortable questions delivered by a stern detective.

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