Horribly Slow Murderer Star Paul Clemens in QUINCY M.E. Episode

[@rooseveltnut]

I'll never forget seeing this when it first aired. By far the best Quincy M.E. episode. He should have been considered for an Emmy. Every time I watch his mom on TCM I remember this one show.

[@robynsegg4756]

Great episode! It was just rebroadcast here in Jack Klugman's hometown of Philly on #COZI TV. I love Quincy! I wish this show aired more often. Thank heavens for KZbin!

[@swr2777]

Wonderful job by Paul Clemens here. Quite a compelling and craft-oriented performance, and surely one that had more than a few viewers shedding some tears. Well done.

[@Bob31415]

Tears of laughter at the piano audition scene.

[@Iloveyoursmile]

@@Bob31415 yeah

[@rooseveltnut]

A few months back I was trying to tell a friend of mine about this particular show. I couldn't even remember what show it was on. I thought maybe it was on Marcus Welby. But I've never forgotten it. Remarkable performance is such an understatement. Paul you are an incredible actor. I was busy at home one day and a horror movie came on that I had never seen. The young man was such a good actor. Then I realized who it was. It was the kid who was in the Tourette's Syndrome episode. So this time I kept at it and voila! I finally came upon this You tube clip. I'm going to share it on my face book page. Bravo Paul Clemens! Thank you so much Christine for posting this!

[@paulclemens7953]

Much appreciated! Many thanks to you!

[@nelson21570]

Wow, great acting

[@leeskerry1609]

This is a great find!

[@MKUltraCuts]

Don't confuse a well-performed but uncomfortable scene with bad acting. It's b/c the acting is so spot on that the scene is so realistic and unpleasant to watch. The significance here is that this performance actually served to have a positive impact on society.

[@colibriverde]

That was awesome. Made me cry.

[@MrRJMGREEN]

He looks like his mother, has her deep voice too, actually, she's deeper. Love them both.

[@walterschivo9123]

He performed as well as when Melissa Sue Anderson played Blind Mary on LIttle house. A job remarkedly done as he played a convincing character.

[@pdclemens]

It was partly a result of this episode, a sequel the following season in which I played the same character, and a personal visit to Washington by Jack Klugman, that the Orphan Drug Bill finally got signed into law by then President Reagan.

[@anthonyyoutubefan7567]

I remember this Episode in 1981...I was 7. I also remember when your character returned on the show, which was equally important. Good performance. I guess you filmed this just prior to doing The Beast Within? Paul, I've always felt so sorry for your character, Michael, in that film. He was a good person who just got dealt such a terrible, gruesome hand...great acting in that, too. A different kind of horror film, because the monster/Villain was actually the Tragic Hero of the story. I wonder if these "ticks" in this performance is what made them want you for TBW, since you do even more in that film. Best wishes for continued success in your many (diverse) endeavors, Sir.

[@Maxfli82]

I learned about orphan drugs and this episode through the podcast “99% Invisible” episode 329. Thanks for playing a big part in getting the bill passed

[@axlturn1144]

Paul I think your a great actor. I love seeing actors playing different roles. I first notice you in the movie The Beast Within.... I also want you to know still are a very nice lookin man.

[@craig1538]

I've just this episode here in the UK on ITV4. I was completely blown away by your performance. I had tears in my eyes during that final court room scene. The whole episode was so sensitively handled and the acting was incredible. I also especially liked the performance of the actor who played your Dad (I'm sorry, I can't quite remember his name). The two of you were so convincing as father and son. A very emotional episode.

[@SpellfireJaMaL]

this episode led to the diagnosis of my Tourette syndrome, which I did not know at that time. I didn't know either that this episode had such a depth when I first saw her at the age of 15 in the mid 90s. Today I am in the chair for a nationwide active club and in public with my music and my knowledge for education in in reference to Tourettes Syndrome but also for respect,acceptance and research in this segment. And of course for people with special features generally. (Disability is only a term for incompletely accepted and integrated people). in retrospect, this episode influenced me more than I ever thought.

[@phoebegarrett3055]

This warms my heart I'm so glad my mom sent me this video because I have it to!

[@craig1538]

Such an incredible performance here by Paul Clemens. This scene is a real heart wrencher. Wow! Some magnificent performances all round in this episode.

[@gitzavm]

It is sad that people start doing their jobs only after being faced with a negative reaction of the society to a phenomena. Having a friend with Tourette's I think your performance was genuine and heartfelt.

[@Bob31415]

phenomenon - singular phenomena - plural

[@Beba4everandever]

@@Bob31415 Wow, go with the spirit of the comment, not the spelling and grammar.

[@Bob31415]

@@Beba4everandever You can do both.

[@AstralPixie]

Wow.. very impressive and moving scene. I'm glad that it had a positive impact.

[@harrydunneX]

If I'm not mistaken, Paul Clemens had a number of outstanding performances before this episode of Quincy, including an absolute knock-out in his first television movie, A Death in Canaan, The Family Man, and the features Promises in the Dark and The Beast Within. He's a tremendously gifted actor. And, no, I'm not his agent, just a huge fan!

[@Murraygetsawarmpepsi]

Paul I don't know if you'll read this but great performance. Ignore the ones who say it was badly acted. I remember this episode, bits and pieces. Quincy was so ahead of its time, not just this episode dealing with Tourettes but another from the early 80s that dealt with the subject of incest.

[@MeganSquareth45]

@tubette69 - Tics subside or disappear completely during early adulthood in 50% of Tourette sufferers. Thank God! This episode is how I knew I had Tourette's. Until then I just thought I was a freak....

[@onion6foot]

This made me cry seeing the rerun today. My son has had this cross to bear. Plus comorbid features. Not much ( if any) compassion for this. I thought my son would snap his neck in middle school. You suffer this one on an ash heap.

[@samgrasta361]

i wanna see the rest of this episode,i was watching it on tv late one night with a friend we were bored but when we saw this quincy episode it made us laugh so much we cried, probly the funniest thing ever put on TV,ive been looking for this for ages

[@marlette782]

sam grasta why would it be funny?

[@likewise4gaming]

This was actually funny to you?? SMH.

[@jamespasquali7200]

sam grasta I agree. Too funny. Play us a song piano man. Hahahaha

[@Bob31415]

I know. The scene where he is auditioning at the piano is the funniest thing I have ever seen. I almost urinated in my trousers.

[@davemattia]

If you're wondering why Paul Clements is so pretty -- remember that his mom is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses of all time -- Eleanor Parker.

[@ronaldbaldwin4505]

I remember he creeper me out as a kid on this episode and the horror movie the beast within

[@1337Unlucky]

With a spooonn!

[@ukamerica8]

Absolutely

[@lptomtom]

@pdclemens What have you been doing between 1981 and The Horribly Slow Murderer? (just curious)

[@paulclemens7953]

Did some acting work here and there, both on film and in theatre, but I spent a lot of time writing and in the process of writing/creating a successful one-man play about Edgar Allan Poe I became a Poe scholar and got involved in other Poe-related projects.

[@otosotwoffical4619]

An exact replica

[@bold810]

Lorenzo Lamas's Oil is NOT a lubricant. Not that kind.

[@pdclemens]

@michaelhansen1001 -- I KNOW why you want to see that clip, and why you think it's the best part. It's doubtless because you're amused by the extrme ticks and accompanying vocalizations (which ARE accurate, btw). Unfortunately, though, I think the posted clip is the only one available at the moment.

[@faupoh55]

Great job! but was that it? Where is the rest of the episode?

[@JoLu4ever13]

do you have more clips from this episode??

[@jenniefernandez5398]

paul day clemens didnt receive any credits or awards from his time he was a great unique actor in hollywood thanks to slow horribly murder he became more recognixe😊

[@paulclemens7953]

This Quincy episode did receive the California Governor's Media Award for Best Dramatic Program that year and I received a Best Actor award from a film festival in Barcelona, Spain for 'Horribly Slow Murderer.' Also 'A Death In Canaan' was nominated for multiple Emmys but unfortunately didn't win. Ah well. Oh yes, and I also received an award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

[@aldoestevez]

Paul Clemens 'voice is similar to Anson Williams'.

[@Ruel-l9k]

I'm not yet born lol

[@otosotwoffical4619]

He looks like my cousin aron

[@kajaesperanto382]

Sadly this is based on a true story, and the kid in real life, Adam Seligman, later committed suicide, unable to cope with a lifetime of discrimination and ostracism. At least he was able to get the drugs he needed to have a little bit of relief in his short life.

[@paulclemens7953]

Adam was the technical adviser on this episode and worked closely with me on making the portrayal an accurate one. Adam even appeared on camera in one scene. But it was not actually Adam's personal story and not based on any aspects of his life other than some aspects of (the character) Tony's struggle with Tourette's. But it was a great privilege to work closely with Adam who was a marvelous person and I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of his death. Godspeed, Adam, old friend. You are much missed.

[@kajaesperanto382]

@@paulclemens7953 I shouldn't have put words in his mouth there, I cannot really say what drove him to his own demise. I never met him and haven't even read his autobiography. Thanks for the surprising reply, and congrats on the acting. :) I stumbled upon this clip as I was reading about the history of Tourette's, which I myself have. Thanks for playing a part.

[@paulclemens7953]

@@kajaesperanto382 you are most welcome. I was honored to be a part of this episode.

[@paulclemens7953]

I did some research and learned that Adam died in his sleep after living a fulfilling and very productive life. I found no mention of suicide in connection with his death.

[@kajaesperanto382]

@@paulclemens7953 Thanks again for addressing the veracity of my original comment. I dont want to be spreading false information. I can't remember the source that inspired me to write it. I just did some googling again, and all I can find is a reference that he "died of a broken heart". The text claims that the drug Orap didn't work for him long-term, so he decided to live his life with 'florid symptoms', but upon doing so, he found that the Tourette associations were unwilling to keep him in the ambassador role, as to them he no longer appealed as a "success story" I believe the main thing that has changed in the world of disabilities over the last 40 years is the move to embrace disability in public and stop trying to 'cure' every symptom, purely to 'normalise' the patient, with the knowledge that 'cures' are often worse than the 'disease', and also with the understanding that strength comes from setbacks and limitations, and that often people with disabilities, when allowed to thrive, develop unique talents. This point of view has been advanced by the disability community in general, and certainly been embraced by the TS support groups as well. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case with medical professionals still to this day. Very keen to get copies of Seligman's books

[@Ruel-l9k]

Im not yet born lol

[@kj6244]

Harry Potter

[@1schwererziehbar1]

terrible acting by everyone. yeah i know i'll get thumbed down but it's the fucking truth.

[@paulclemens7953]

🤣

[@deborahmetzger1535]

​@@paulclemens7953 How many Oscars did you win

[@leewright1176]

Hilarious.