Kraft Mystery Theater S03 E01: "Shadow of a Man" (1963)

Episode directed by David Lowell Rich, with Broderick Crawford, Jack Kelly, Ed Begley, Beverley Owen, John Anderson, Kathie Browne, Berkeley Harris, Michael Burns, Stacy Harris et al (www.imdb.com/title/tt0622117/). Original air date: 19 June 1963.

[@dswilliams2686]

Amazing what a high quality society we had. Well dressed people with manners and clean streets. Can we please go back?

[@marycooper8385]

That's not Anne Francis

[@sandyfields678]

Too late..

[@derekmahon1652]

Normal size, not super-size too, people still fit in their clothes

[@Sad_bumper_sticker.]

I’m 45 but I SO DEARLY MISS these clear elegant American cinema accents. Heard them on TV growing up in so many older shows and movies in the 1980s and I miss the accent so much. Such atmospheric clear pronunciation film and theatre actors had back then.

[@trailblazer3454]

Yes, the younger generations of today lost the art of old-school American diction. I miss the old documentary narrator voices from back then too. They were so distinctive, polished and crisp!

[@lt7378]

This shows my ignorance, but I had to look up the definition of “probity.” For others like me, “probity” is defined as, “the quality of having strong, moral principles; honesty and decency.” The outfits worn by the beautiful actress here (Beverly Owen) are so exquisite and classy.

[@bobhollabaugh8044]

thanks for telling mean wat Probity means...now i don't have to look it up....lol

[@marbleman52]

@@bobhollabaugh8044 That makes three of us who were "ignorant", but had the integrity to admit it.....lol..!!

[@deborahrigby5428]

You’re not ignorant but inquisitive, and that’s how you learn, and teach others❣️Thank you for looking it up🎉🎊😍

[@pestyone1024]

I too was ignorant of the meaning of "Probity" and yes, when you don't know the meaning of something it's ignorant, not meaning the "person" is an ignorant person, but ignorant to the meaning of something. I always be looking up words i'm ignorant about, and there is nothing wrong with doing that, not knowing a word in a statement or phrase but just continuing reading anyway is what makes a person ignorant.

[@georgemoore7186]

Probity...That's my middle name!

[@joeowens6180]

A wonderful story with a good dose of compassion from the insurance company. Jack Kelly was really suave, a good-looking man.

[@user-il5oq5df6l]

Broderick Crawford is best known as the star of HIGHWAY PATROL, a syndicated TV series that was in production from 1955 to 1959. It was produced by ZIV Television Programs, Inc.

[@susannay.3437]

There's always a "convenient" cliff in these movies. Lol. Love, love that blue interior in the white car in that last scene.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Me too, love the whole thing 😅

[@pattyglenn6130]

So wonderful to have found these! Just long enough; great well-known actors! Thanks.

[@neideparente1449]

Really really good ! Great script, actors, dialogues ! Many many thanks from Brazil !

[@SM-gl8yo]

Mr. Kelly, you were a class act and a solid performer.

[@joysaab3084]

He is an old fox...

[@pervanvalkenburg8507]

You know I'm a huge of the Kraft series, both Suspense & Mystery Theaters! Thanks for making MY day!

[@garrysekelli6776]

Why does it say that the title is "crisis"? But they call it Kraft suspense theater. ?

[@Madbandit77]

​@@garrysekelli6776 Crisis was the title of the show when it was shown in syndication.

[@3strikesyoureout]

1:12 and 18:56 and 29:00 Jack Kelly is driving a 1963 Ford Galaxie (white) convertible with _Swing Away Steering_ . 34:50 and 39:00 Ed Begley is driving a 1963 Ford Thunderbird with _Swing Away Steering_

[@bthedwards]

I read your comment before watching the video, did not know what swing-away steering was but I kept an eye out for it - holy crap, how cool is THAT!!

[@andypaul1752]

Well… it was the swinging 60s!

[@selfwitness]

I noticed that! My father had a ‘66 Thunderbird with a swing away steering. As a kid, I thought it was the coolest thing in the world, and it was!

[@mcpheejesus5945]

Thanks for the upload and thanks for the new word to add to my vocabulary...probity. I love learning and using new words, ever since I was a youngster.

[@prop352]

Walter Neff and Keyes. A nice salute to Double Indemnity!

[@scvandy3129]

More than a salute, rather MCA's earnest attempt to develop a weekly series based on the famous, film noir characters from "Double Indemnity" (1944), Paramount's iconic 1944 title now under MCA/Revue/Universal's umbrella in the aftermath of MCA's acquisition of Paramount's pre-1948 film properties. The June 19, 1963 airing of 'Shadow of a Man' on NBC's summer anthology, "Kraft Mystery Theatre," earned a coveted, half-page TV GUIDE CLOSE-UP in the June 15 - 21 (1963) issue of the weekly publication, TV GUIDE. And sponsor Kraft kicked in lots of dough for a full page ad, opposite, with original artwork (gloomy, moody rendition of a cemetery) and prominent display of the four guest stars' names, Jack Kelly, Beverley Owen, Ed Begley, Broderick Crawford, heralding the season premiere.

[@DH-ve5bl]

@ SC Vandy. Michael Burns, who played Ed Begley’s son, looks incredibly like a young Eddie Cochran.

[@sethrotull1]

@@scvandy3129 that would have made for an interesting series. Walter following insurance cases with Keyes on the phone dropping nuggets of knowledge, facts and figures. Always on the move, never gets the girl. Writes itself

[@gopcongress]

Exactly. Although you can never replace Edward G. Robinson's iconic performance as the quintessential insurance genius with his monologues!

[@kathyjohnsen165]

Great episode! Crawford and Kelly had good chemistry. Broderick was a legend; loved seeing him in this. Always liked Jack in everything he did. Thanks for sharing this series that I just recently found. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dirkbruere]

I like the way people feel they have to be dressed up in order to gamble and lose money

[@donwebber7034]

Beverly Owen’s voice and beauty…wow!

[@shadowlouise]

I didn't know who she was- Marilyn Munster?!

[@scvandy3129]

"Don Webber" . . . and correct spelling of her name, Beverley Owen . . . wow! Owen and Begley, casting trivia: Coming up, six months later Owen guest stars as . . . powerful, bullying, Wyoming rancher Ed Begley's daughter on a second season episode of "The Virginian" -- 'The Invaders,' Jan. 1, 1964 -- wherein Trampas (Doug McClure) falls for Beverley in a big way. Oh, like you state, Beverley's her voice and her beauty, nice + wow. Now, in typical TV western fashion, the big rancher's gorgeous daughter courted by the young, handsome cowhand is NOT allowed to pursue the romantic charms of his daughter.

[@smooches1368]

I caught a few episodes of "Crisis" some years ago during the early transition from analog to digital TV and I really liked it, but access and availability eluded me. Now I can watch it anytime I want. I love to see the early appearances of character actors, the "TV stars" of a different era. Katherine Ross, just starting out is, today, 81. Leslie Nielsen is dead and gone. Now that it's 58 years later I can really appreciate seeing the various stars sgain, either at the beginning or in the prime of their careers. Historically, also, is evidence of how much everyone smoked back then. And have you ever seen anyone fasten a seat belt? This is a better show than I gave it credit for when I was a teenager.

[@TheVaughan5]

"My life expectancy - I live from day to day" - Well he lived for another 23 years - Broderick Crawford, great character actor!

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

But Jack Kelly died before his projected date.

[@xmaseveeve5259]

'23'.

[@michaelcardiff1460]

It had a lot going for it. What would we do without the old stuff ?! ThanX.

[@willaknotts1298]

I loved Brodrick Crawford. He exemplified honesty and truth in his movies to me as a kid. Ive always sought that in other people all my life. Today many lie to your face. It sucks the life out of me.

[@rubytuesday5412]

Jack Kelly, what a honey.He must have made more appearances than anyone else in this series.

[@RatedArggg]

Verrryyyyy attractive.

[@georgcorfu]

Ruby Tuesday Like a greek god. He looks so greek!

[@eugeneendres5846]

Wow - It's so weird seeing Beverly Owen as anyone other than Marilyn on the Munsters. She will always be Marilyn to me. I've had a crush on her ever since I first saw her on that classic 60's show. She had such a wholesome look about her, as well as being so beautiful.

[@dont4143]

You never met my wife.

[@scvandy3129]

"eugene endres" "It's so weird seeing Beverly Owen" -- when she and her millions of fans and admirers spell her name Beverley Owen -- i.e., correctly. Despite the 'goof,' "Congratulations" on your good taste. Check out your dream girl Beverley's wonderful guest performance post "Suspense Theatre" and pre-"The Munsters" on "The Virginian" 'The Invaders' (OAD Jan. 1, 1964, NBC) where Doug McClure's Trampas takes over for Jack Kelly's Walter Neff in pursuing the pretty girl (still with her natural hair). "She will always be Marilyn to me." -- The absolute WORST thing a performer wants to hear from a casting director, producer, agent, director, studio / network executive. In your instance, that would equate to employment for thirteen episodes of "The Munsters" -- and then Beverley Owen is "toast" in Hollywood; career 86'd.

[@lavieenrose5954]

@@scvandy3129 Don’t get your knickers in a twist - it was a compliment and not everyone is a walking encyclopaedia of Ms Beverley’s career choices :)

[@scvandy3129]

@@lavieenrose5954 Usually I don't "Reply" to "Reply" since what I posted I've researched to be bullet proof. You seem confused; hopelessly confused, and / or you clearly misunderstood my post, so I'll assist. "it was a compliment" WHAT, pray tell, do you call my supportive "'Congratulations' on your good taste."? Clearly, I'm supporting "eugene endres" and his obvious infatuation with Beverley Owen. " . . . not everyone is a walking encyclopedia of Ms Beverley's career choices." (ed. - shouldn't that be "Ms. Owen's career choices?" Why yes, of course.) As the original poster, "eugene endres" stated, he's not just anyone; he's someone who's had a crush on the one-and-only Beverley Owen possibly going as far back as CBS' (original) run of "The Munsters," 1964 - 66. Added for emphasis: THAT'S more than half a century ago. Or, sometime in the six decades of off-network repeats -- and NEVER going away. " . . . not everyone is a walking encyclopedia . . . " with the invaluable source, IMDB, nearly EVERYONE can be 'a walking encyclopedia" when it comes to the varied entities within the world of entertainment. if one can't be 'a walking encyclopedia' about movies and television then s/he is probably computer illiterate. Otherwise, there's really no excuse; IMDB has made it SO easy. A bit of advise, "Colette Pare": It's hard for anyone on KZbin to take someone seriously who types "Don't get your knickers in a twist" in a Reply. Surely you can be more imaginative than using an expression beloved TV characters Jessica Fletcher and Ben Matlock must have discontinued with way back in their 40s, i.e., two decades before introduction to the world, via "Murder, She Wrote" and "Matlock," respectively. Finally, there's lots more info on 'Shadow of a Man' ("info" not boring, questionable-for-accuracy "fluff" and "gushy stuff") by looking at Jan Upczak's Comment (from two months ago) and my Reply. Time to say "goodbye" to ALL things doing regarding 'Shadow of a Man.'

[@harrietweber2520]

​@@scvandy3129Ms Owens was homesick for her boyfriend and left Munsters to marry him

[@dianevitale1214]

Enjoyed. Liked Crawford and Kelly's humor together. The days of the car fins.

[@josemarin9914]

1963 , the year that I realized this : I'm In the world. Thanks man good entretendiment .

[@georgemoore7186]

entretendiment??

[@corallewis3788]

Good show Keys and Neff..Pacific All Risk Insurance from Double Indemnity movie, a classic..

[@laurastafford6217]

Jack Kelly was one handsome man.♥️

[@char524]

Incredible cast of actors!

[@spinozareader]

Thanks so much for posting this series. I was a wee one in the sixties, and grew up on a steady diet of plenty of good 60s television, but I never saw any of these (they must've been on during a time slot opposite something like "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea," or "Star Trek," or "Jackie Gleason," "Man from U.N.C.L.E." or something like that.

[@orbyfan]

It was on Thursday nights at 10 P.M. opposite The Edie Adams Show/The Sid Caesar Show (ABC) and The Nurses (CBS) in 1963-64, and The Jimmy Dean Show (ABC) and The Defenders (CBS) in 1964-65.

[@grimtt]

Defenders is another good’un!

[@Firebrand55]

29.02...pretty neat steering wheel move there....they sure knew how to make 'em in the 60's...

[@Firebrand55]

Jack Kelly......cool, smooth, suave with that faint touch of menace, he could have out-shone Sean as James Bond .....with the right accent of course!

[@DoubleMrE]

I’d watch just about anything with Anne Francis and this did not disappoint. Thanks for the UL! 👍👌🤙😊

[@margyeoman3564]

Ann Francis?? Beverley Owen.

[@DoubleMrE]

@@margyeoman3564 Yeah, somehow my comment got on the wrong episode. This one must’ve auto-played when I wasn’t looking. Oops. 😳

[@andypaul1752]

I like the finger-cutting fan

[@suraya1224]

I've loved those Jaguar E-types/XKEs since I was a kid. p.s. I've watched 3 random episodes of this show. The actor who played the bellboy was in all of them.

[@reesaserik3759]

The bell hop played by Berkeley Harris; I have been watching a lot of old television and he played parts on a lot of different shows. I guess they were what they called 'character actors'. I wonder how good of a living these actors made? They never hit it big time, but they were always working, it seemed.

[@Maxinator11-11]

Berkeley was rhe father of Sam Harris, one of the smartest intellectuals of our time. 😊

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Debatable. ​@@Maxinator11-11

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Good show! Thanks

[@miralong4108]

Really good, well written, intelligent and therefore enjoyable. Thanks, never heard of these so nice to find.

[@darrellalston3464]

I never knew this show existed I like them!!

[@fatloser7244]

Beverley Owen is just BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@RatedArggg]

She played Marilyn Munster. You know, the pretty one.

[@markstuckey6639]

Good luck at the opticians.

[@scvandy3129]

​@@markstuckey6639 While untold millions of imaginative boys and nostalgic, healthy men good-naturally debate "Ginger" or "Mary Ann" ("Gilligan's Island")?; Jeannie ("I Dream of Jeannie") or Samantha ("Bewitched")?; Morticia ("The Addams Family") or Lily ("The Munsters")? and, continuing with the iconic "The Munsters," Marilyn no. 1 (Beverley Owen) or Marilyn no. 2 (Pat Priest)?, lets observe "Mark Stuckey" trash one of these individual's, i.e., "Fat Loser," fantasy right here. Most will grant "Fat Loser" a pass on use of caps and triple exclamation points directed Beverley Owen's way, but they understand, are forgiving; and don't belittle a reasonable fantasy and appreciation. Yet not, obviously, "Mark Stuckey" -- with too much time on his hands and a definite tinge of NASTINESS, earning the one-and-only "Stuck-up Stuckey" moniker. "Fat Loser" hardly went 'ga-ga,' OTT over Ann B. Davis or Nancy Kulp, for heaven's sake -- where a quip about necessitating a visit to the optician would fly; indeed be funny in a non-condescending, good-natured way. While millions within the millions of referenced males would say "nay" on Beverley Owen" being "beautiful," ALL would concur she's attractive.

[@nelsonandrade2925]

Mais um filme excelente que assisti desse canal, obrigado pela postagem!

[@cm9439]

Kathie Browne was married to Darren McGavin for 34 years. She died in 2003.

[@scvandy3129]

And as we're treated to here, her smile is on par with Beverley Owen's friendly, pretty smile and her wardrobe similarly lovely, ultra-feminine. And as western fans soon saw back then, Kathie Browne was the gleam in the eyes of two Cartwrights on "Bonanza," 'Adam' (Pernell Roberts) and 'Will' (Guy Williams). And in doing so, earned a lovely, coveted TV GUIDE cover portrait with Roberts, Jan. 18, 1964. Also that month on another hit, NBC western, Beverley Owen guest starred on "The Virginian" wherein she AGAIN plays the daughter of fellow guest star Ed Begley (in a role seemingly made-to-order, playing a widowed, rugged, bullying, wealthy Wyoming rancher) and a romance develops between her and top Shiloh Ranch hand, 'Trampas' (Doug McClure). 'The Invaders' episode originally ran Jan. 1, 1964. By then Owen had already filmed the pilot for "The Munsters," in which she starred as Marilyn Munster, and the half-hour comedy, filmed in b&w, would debut nine months later on CBS.

[@user-qy8hi7ek8i]

Kathie Browne was also on the shirt lived tv show Hondo based on the John Wayne film but starring Ralph Traeger as Hondo.

[@Nefarioso]

This episode seems to be based on the 1944 film, "Double Indemnity" about insurance investigators Fred MacMurray and Edward G. Robinson. Robinson is MacMurray's boss and is named Keyes, just as the Broderick Crawford character is in this film. Jack Kelly takes on the Fred MacMurray role of Walter.

[@virgorising7388]

Note the musical score by Jerry Goldsmith. He wrote the music score for the 1974 award winning noir movie Chinatown.

[@chopincam-robertpark6857]

D.L Rich always delivers a great show. This looks like a pilot for a Kelly/Crawford TV series as Insurance Investigators.

[@scvandy3129]

"Robert Park" Looks like and is. Here's what I replied to "Mike Lewis's" comment: The pairing of Jack Kelly and Broderick Crawford is MCA's earnest attempt to develop a weekly series based on the famous, film noir characters from "Double Indemnity" (1944), Paramount's iconic 1944 title now under MCA/Revue/Universal's umbrella in the aftermath of MCA's acquisition of Paramount's pre-1948 film properties. Those being Fred MacMurray's Walter Neff and Edward G. Robinson's Barton Keyes. The June 19, 1963 airing of 'Shadow of a Man' on NBC's summer anthology, "Kraft Mystery Theatre," earned a coveted, half-page TV GUIDE CLOSE-UP in the June 15 - 21 (1963) issue of the weekly publication, TV GUIDE. And sponsor Kraft kicked in lots of dough for a full page ad, opposite, with original artwork (gloomy, moody rendition of a cemetery) and prominent display of the four guest stars' names, Jack Kelly, Beverley Owen, Ed Begley, Broderick Crawford, heralding the season premiere. Of the over 130 Comments many have praised Jack Kelly's 'dreaminess.' Had this gone to series there surely would have been the "Ginger?" or "Mary Ann?"-type debate, Fred MacMurray or Jack Kelly? And for the imaginative, healthy males, Barbara Stanwyck or Beverley Owen (ed. - even though Owen is a totally new character, she's the lead female guest star. Others might give a shout-out to Kathie Browns, Darren McGavin's wife, dong a turn as the casino ship's card dealer.) In closing, and keeping focus on the women, Beverley Owen's honey-blonde hair -- evident here in her film debut, "And Introducing Beverley Owen" (and in a good guest shot, soon to come, on "The Virginian") -- was covered with a short, bright blonde wig for her role as Marilyn on "The Munsters," whose pilot filmed later that fall, 1963. And Barbara Stanwyck had some of her sexiness as Walter Neff's dream lay, Phyllis, sabotaged with that hideous George Washington-type, blonde wig on "Double Indemnity."

[@TheCalico72]

@@scvandy3129 Fascinating trivia. Much appreciated!!

[@smstrb1]

The beauty who played Anita Longstreet is Beverly Owen who also played Marilyn Munster for a short time.

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

I recognized her voice.

[@armorstef]

Took me alittle while the voice gave it away

[@twokeets]

I liked her on the musters. She was a little edgier than the girl who took over later. I love the Munsters as we know it, though. It's kind of dumb but super lovable. Yvonne DeCarlo was great.

[@scvandy3129]

"Sam Streubel" You're right about the credit, incorrect on the spelling. The lady's name is Beverley Owen. Interesting that over seven years -- during which time a dozen individuals nicely voted "thumbs up" on your informative Comment -- no one bothered to assist you on the performer's name' spelling. For her fans, one of the treats of this viewing is seeing her natural hair and a variety of wardrobe changes. On "The Munsters" she was adorned 24/7 with the 'Marilyn Munster' permed blonde wig with head band and seemingly always wearing a nice dress (accentuating her small waist) more suitable for a college girl rather than a high school kid.

[@IslandGirlKelly]

@@scvandy3129 I just added a thumbs up to Sam's comment. As for your comment, "SC Vardy," that is a lot of waffle just to inform someone that they spelled her first name differently. Hopefully by now you have found more productive ways to spend your time. Edited to add, auto correct on my device changed your surname to Vardy.

[@geofromnj7377]

Jack Kelly tipped the bellhop four dollars for some info. And the bellhop was delighted. Four dollars in 1963 is equivalent to 35 dollars today. Not a fortune, but I guess it's worth some info.

[@RatedArggg]

If a guy ever "tinkered" with me like that, he'd be dead meat.

[@cat_623]

I've watched quite a few of these now, having just discovered your channel AND the series. I notice everyone is always drinking, whether at home or stopping off at a bar. And they're always very formally dressed -- the men in suits, the women in dresses and sometimes with gloves or hat. My mother has told me that is just the way it was back in the early 60's -- a much more tailored (and drunk!) time, so to speak.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

The 60s were so classy you could be hammered and still look distinguished😂

[@victorsamuelson3589]

If you think everyone is drinking you should watch the British stories they’re always drinking sherry and more I mean it’s ridiculous they’re all drunk and I like British

[@aspears1823]

I love the dresses from that era...

[@scvandy3129]

Viewers are fortunate here that there are such elegant actresses -- Beverley Owen and Kathie Browne (dealer on ship's casino) -- wearing them! Notice how at the very beginning when Jack Kelly pulls his car up to the hotel there's a beautifully-attired, female flight attendant speaking with the valet. The camera lingered on her; I was anticipating we'd see more of her then, or later, for whatever reason. Because six minutes have been cut from the original NBC (network) length, 51:30, to this BUTCHERED, near-incomprehensible syndication copy, 45:17, we miss the scene indicated by Beverley Owen as seen in the main title, 00:12 - 00:14. THAT is the only time we see the blue blouse. . . . My, the camera operator captured such a friendly, pretty smile on the leading lady; and on her professional, film debut too!

[@lisagiacomini9635]

Touching. Beautiful players.

[@richardlundberg1111]

John Anderson. The Man of a Thousand T.V. roles.

[@poetcomic1]

From brutal Western villains to the effeminate beau of Joanne Woodward in Long Hot Summer and everything in between.

[@user-qy8hi7ek8i]

The accountant that worked for ed begley was robert cornthwaite who played the doctor on the sci fi classic the thing with kenneth tobey and james arness as the thing.

[@westcoastgirl]

I wonder why I have not seen anymore of this stunningly beautiful actress before ? She could have been a big star . Beverley Owen , is it ?

[@scvandy3129]

Perhaps because you misspelled her name, which is Beverley Owen. In the mid '60s she made quite a name for herself, playing 'Marilyn Munster' on the infamous CBS sitcom, "The Munsters" (1964 - 66) during its first half season, i.e., fall 1964. In it Beverley wore a bright, short, permed blonde wig throughout. As millions of "Munsters" fans were disheartened, Beverley Owen pleaded with the 'powers that be' to be released so she could forgo acting in order to marry her significant other and enjoy domestic life back east. She started off the year with a bang, guest starring on NBC's ambitious 90--minute "The Virginian" 'The Invaders' that aired Jan. 1, 1964. IRONICALLY, she again played the daughter of fellow guest star Ed Begley, only this time 'Trampas' (Doug McClure) pursues her romantically in lieu of Jack Kelly's 'Walter Neff.' . . . "The Virginian" and again Revue Productions (then known as MCA/Universal's TV arm) experienced its own female cast member defection the following season, '65 - 66 (year 4) when popular, effervescent Roberta Shore ('Betsy'), Mormon, bailed to marry and move to Utah, to appease her husband. At this time, 1963 and 1964, Beverley Owen was a contract player at Universal / Revue -- which produced "Mystery" / "Suspense" "Theatre." Check them out, Hannah, both "The Munsters" and 'The Invasion' chapter of "The Virginian;" you won't be disappointed! EXCEPT that she gave up the business. Sigh.

[@crystalheart9]

What a great episode, I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much!

[@asitriresearch]

The writing is tight and Begley and Crawford are giants! Some actors can command the screen, those two, there are no words. It's weird that they seem to be both in the Sierra's and the Deep South.

[@ygor10able]

Thanks for posting these old Kraft's. I remember seeing some of them when I was a kid.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

"You wanna stop for a belt?" 🤣

[@scvandy3129]

"Dwight Turner" And EVERYONE who knew Broderick Crawford knew that 'a belt' wouldn't be 'just one' -- HARDLY enough -- more like half a dozen.

[@ilovecoffee12]

I've see a lot of these. This is one of the very best. Crawford was always great.

[@johngore7744]

He always spoke so fast. Same as on ‘Highway Patrol.

[@pattieprophet7987]

I really enjoyed this movie , thanks

[@168waco]

Broderick Crawford,one of the great old timers .

[@samanthab1923]

One of the top 5 worst hosts of SNL.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

7:14 I recognize this actor! He was on gunsmoke!

[@cm9439]

Walter Neff and Keyes from Pacific All Risk - they're the two very clever men on different sides of the law in "Double Indemnity." Keyes was the king of all insurance investigators. "Who insures bridges?" comes from the original story, too. I have seen almost every actor in this cast a million times over in a million television episodes of a million shows. Of course, Broderick Crawford made the transition from films, as so many had to after the dawn of TV.

[@georgemoore7186]

You must have seen them all????? I doubt there have been a "million" television shows, has there?

[@virgorising7388]

I thought the name Walter Neff sounded familiar. It's the name of the insurance man in the classic noir movie Double Indemnity played by Fred MacMurray.

[@McIntyreBible]

1:29, the swing music in 1963 is totally different from that in 1967-69!

[@corallewis3788]

Real good story... Be surprised how many times this actually happens..

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Did anyone notice when he drove into the alley and put his car into park, that the steering wheel moved to his right? I have never seen an old car do that.

[@Sweence]

That's the father of Sam Harris- Berkeley Harris at 4:40

[@williamthompson3288]

Sweence I recognize that eye brow anywhere.

[@michelletucker3354]

Berkeley Harris was married to the Queen of Daytime TV, Beverlee McKinsey, until he sadly passed away of brain cancer in 1984 at the age of 51.

[@janupczak1643]

An insurance man named Keyes, who has stomachs issues...sounds like "Double Indemnity." Wasn't Fred MacMurray's name Walter in that movie too?

[@TheSashapooch]

Walter Neff was Fred MacMurray's character. I think they used the same name here. The other role was Barton Keyes.

[@scvandy3129]

"Jan Upczak" -- Good catch! For the benefit of you -- and EVERYBODY -- Here's a bit of trivia, with important facts (fyi, that I shared on the other KZbin posting of this very episode): key characters are from the classic film noir classic, "Double Indemnity" (1944 Paramount). And were planned to continue in series form. In the June 15 - 21, 1963 TV GUIDE issue, for Wed. June 19, 'Shadow of a Man' earned a half-page TV GUIDE CLOSE-UP and sponsor Kraft coughed up the cash for a FULL-page ad, with original moody, atmospheric (cemetery) artwork and bold lettering for the four guest stars' names. It reads: "This series begins its third summer with a drama based on characters from the movie 'Double Indemnity,' one of seven originals to be interspersed with eight repeats. "Insurance agent Bobby Lee Longstreet (Ed Begley) is a beloved figure in his town, a man seemingly above reproach. His home office, however, isn't so sure of him. Two undercover investigators [ed. - from "Double Indemnity"] are looking into Longstreet's recent financial manipulations. One, smooth-talking Walter Neff (Jack Kelly) gets involved with Bobby Lee's daughter (Beverley Owen). The other, dyspeptic Barton Keyes (Broderick Crawford), remains in the background, certain that something is amiss. ""Frank Fenton's script is based on the story by James Patrick. Producer-director: David Lowell Rich." Casting FYI, The young, pretty, honey-blonde lead female is billed: "And Introducing Beverley Owen." Later that year, fall '63, Revue put a bright blonde, short-hair styled wig on its new contract player, Beverley Owen, and positioned her as Marilyn Munster in the pilot to the series that became "The Munstes" the following season, i.e., '64 - 65. But right away, teen co-star Michael Burns, who plays her younger sibling and the key to Ed Begley's character's motives, landed the prestigious "Wagon Train" series that Revue ambitiously expanded to 90 minutes AND color filming / broadcasts beginning in Sept. '63. Burns played a new character, Barnaby West, an orphaned teen wandering the west who was adopted, more or less, by the trail master and crew. Corporate FYI, We can only guess that MCA's (Revue television & Universal features) purchase of Paramount's pre-1948 film titles 'greased the wheel,' allowed the transition for the "Double Indemnity" characters move from Paramount to MCA's Revue. In closing, the worst, absolutely WORST notation: MCA Universal (now NBCUniversal) SHAMEFULLY and RECKLESSLY eclipsed six minutes total footage from various scenes, some shortened, some eliminated completely, a few of course VITAL, throughout the 51 and a half minute mystery. A pattern evident throughout all the "Mystery"/"Suspense" "Theatre" repeats' run on Syfy (ex Sci Fi). Makes for confusing viewing immediately; maddening, angrily in retrospect.

[@trailblazer3454]

I think Beverly Owen had one of the sexiest voices on TV and she was quite a beauty to boot!

[@patpaterson3333]

The two insurance investigators named Neff and Keese is an obvious tribute to "Double Indemnity"

[@markokrunic3887]

Crawford and Kelly had a great chemistry together. I'm surprised they didn't team them up for a series together.

[@scvandy3129]

". . . team them up for a series together" THAT is precisely what this was, a pilot for a potential series (that didn't sell). Look at the main titles: these two are starring; Ed Begley and Beverley Owen are billed as guest performers.

[@keithbrown8490]

The leads are named Keys and Neff the characters played in the movie "Double Indemnity" by Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray . This was a pilot for series that updated the characters without the fatale end that happens to the Neff part in the movie when he gets mixed up with the wrong dame as they say in those old movies.

[@san5sparkle]

thank Goodness they had payphonee is 1963-- think about how filthy they were and we loved them.. ha ha ha ha

[@CarloQuinto]

Wonderful episode! Jack Kelly was also Bart Maverick. Broderick Crawford is one of my fave tough guy actors. Look at his eyes. Yes Beverly Owen was the first Marilyn Munster...Who was the second? Ed Begley, also a great actor. John Anderson who IMO was a young looking John Caradine. The blonde dealer looked so familiar to me but Kathie Browne? Oh, by the way, the second Marilyn Munster was Pat Priest.

[@scvandy3129]

Once again, Beverley Owen (the third "e" in Beverley). As most everyone knows (by now) Pat Priest is Marilyn no. 2. Yes, the blonde dealer looks familiar to most of us; and it is indeed Kathie Browne, steadily working actress, pursued by two 'Cartwright' men on "Bonanza," Pernell Roberts ('Adam') and Guy Williams ('Will'), and future wife of Darren McGavin. Ed Begley: As I noted elsewhere, he and Beverley Owen again play father and daughter six months later when they guest on NBC's "The Virginian" wherein 'Trampas' is in love with bullying, powerful, Wyoming rancher Ed Begley's lovely daughter, Owen. 'The Invaders' first aired Jan. 1, 1964. In typical TV western fashion, he disapproves of the romance, causing an emotional and practical dilemma for Trampas. It IS a good episode.

[@dizzman5546]

What a huge house

[@billb2479]

JAck Kelly must have made more appearances on this series than anyone else

[@larryfreda5208]

Beverly Owen from The Munsters

[@Docneg]

Beverly Owen, the original Marilyn Munster, looking fine here.

[@vjr5261]

Yes!! It took me awhile.

[@triddell]

She’s driving at least 160 mph and having a witty conversation. He has balls of steel. Terrifying afternoon drive. Lol.

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

Tommy I was scared just watching her drive!

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

And without “lap straps”!

[@countdown2xstacy]

“Now you swear and kick and beg us that you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas with a handle in your hand Low black cards can make you money so you hide them when you're able In the land of milk and honey, you must put them on the table”

[@vjr5261]

You go back jack do it again. Wheel turnin round and round.

[@countdown2xstacy]

@@vjr5261 Haha! 👍🏻

[@terridevi]

Walter Neff and Keyes are the names of the insurance men in the classic film Double Indemnity back in 1944.

[@chriscross3962]

+Terri L Yeah. Keyes even has an ulcer - like Edward G Robinson's "Little Man in the pit of my stomach"

[@mikedoran9851]

No coincidence - this was the pilot for DOUBLE INDEMNITY - The Series. Back then MCA would use anything they owned as series fodder.

[@terridevi]

@@mikedoran9851, interesting.

[@tomservo56954]

@@mikedoran9851 Universal had acquired the pre-1948 Paramount film library around this time. It is considered one of the best business investments ever made, generating income for six decades that dwarfed the $50 million paid.

[@sandrafledglingmixologista2221]

Walter Neff is the name of the insurance man in Double Indemnity. I wonder if this is just a coincidence.

[@cal4134]

Can’t be a coincidence. His boss was named Keyes too (played by Edward G Robinson)

[@lt7378]

Excellent observations by you both ! 👏🏻

[@tomripsin730]

Did James M. Cain write the story this is based on?

[@David-yw2lv]

Beverley Owen later played Marilyn Munster.

[@NoosaHeads]

What's with the steering wheel? It moves sideways. Which car had this?

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Probably Chrysler.

[@cruisepaige]

27:18. I gasped!!!

[@pestyone1024]

Dang, anyone else notice he did a Ted Bundy pick up on her? lol

[@joysaab3084]

Mr. Key is suffering from acute indigestion...

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

Beverly Owen (The first Marilyn Munster) had such a beautiful and sexy voice! Beautiful woman!

[@gdcat777]

@8:25 Amazing how inertia disappeared for that scene, and so fast they were driving....LOL That's the worst...

[@garyfrancis6193]

Color TV was unusual in 1963.

[@MsBenlane]

thanks what a great surprise another kraft.

[@juliam7056]

I didn't get the ending. What was with the son ? Grateful for an answer. 😊

[@refich]

Where does one find other episodes of this TV series?

[@jagdishacharya1438]

Executive decision had uploaded many Kraft suspense TV series. Search for Kraft suspense theatre/ subscribe executive decision in Y.T. very clear episodes.

[@dvinedzine]

Based on characters from "Double Indemnity," would've made a nice series.

[@mikemidulster]

The two main characters Walter Neff and Keyes get their names from the two insurance agents played by Fred Macmurray and Edward G Robinson in the Movie Double Indemnity,

[@chicagogyrl4846]

A quick synopsis would be appreciated!

[@Blassieboy]

This was the pilot episode.

[@scvandy3129]

"ELLIOTT SCHERTZER" Rather "a" pilot -- for a series that never sold. We can clearly see in the main titles Jack Kelly and Broderick Crawford are / were the intended stars, recreating Fred MacMurray's and Edward G. Robinson's iconic roles from "Double Indemnity" (1944), rights to which MCA Universal and Revue held in the aftermath of the conglomerate's purchase of all pre-1948 Paramount titles. And the billing informs us Ed Begley and Beverley Owen are guest performers. It's a good episode; earned a coveted TV GUIDE CLOSE-UP and sponsor Kraft kicked in the dough for an impressive full page ad -- with original artwork, a gloomy, moody rendering of a cemetery -- heralding its airing. As so often happens, MOST UNFORTUNATELY and UNFORGIVABLY the butchers at the syndication division of Universal chopped, chopped, chopped, chopped six minutes of story material -- entire scenes and portions of scenes -- from what we suffer through here.

[@Blassieboy]

@@scvandy3129 Thank you for additional information.

[@donaldmayer2087]

They didn't have 100 mm cigarettes in 1963....??? And That's why it's Mystery Theater... E G Robinson......Hiway Patrol...yeah...old school..

[@poopypants814]

i really liked Broderick Crawford in this one

[@revueguy]

Frankly, I wished he could have barked out 10-4 on a 2-way radio like he did in Highway Patrol.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

The town square looks like the same outdoor set used in "Bye Bye Birdie".

[@asitriresearch]

Missed that. The archway appears in a number of shows. The Bye Bye Birdie square is also famous as the Back to the Future square.

[@Irulan10]

Ok, would some charitable soul explain to me what was going on in this episode? I'm totally lost.

[@mebeingU2]

The father was an insurance agent and he was stealing; his CPA assistant figured it out and blackmailed him. He sold his boat and took out cash to payoff the blackmailer, which alerted the two insurance guys. The deal at the end was to not tell the town that he was a thief.

[@Irulan10]

@@mebeingU2 Thank you so much!

[@scvandy3129]

Universal cutting six minutes out of this mystery -- so the programmers can hustle more, more, more commercials than were allowed during the original, summer 1963 network run -- does indeed confuse -- and anger -- the viewer. Here's a philosophical look at the syndication 'racket.' After 58 years hasn't Universal made enough money off this episode that they could offer it uncut in CERTAIN venues. I understand the satellite, cable and broadcast channels of course need advertising, but is it too "Pollyanna" to think at least ONE of these myriad of outlets could present 'Shadow of a Man' uncut?!?! "Ggrrrr."

[@olgaath1511]

oh God, if there were closed captions, it would be perfect!

[@gtw4546]

There are now!

[@janisganey3954]

9:20 you know those things will kill ya!

[@chriscross3962]

Beverly Owen may be smart and absolutely drop-dead gorgeous - but she's obviously never seen Double Indemnity

[@scvandy3129]

Speaking of smart, you can't spell. It's Beverley Owen. She is definitely attractive; pretty to be sure; however, "gorgeous" maybe if grading on the curve. Since the hired performer Beverley Owen is NOT recreating Barbara Stanwyck's infamous, iconic-even role in "Double Indemnity" of Phyllis -- unlike Jack Kelly filling in for Fred MacMurray and Broderick Crawford ditto for Edward G. Robinson -- not sure of the basis or intent of your slight " . . . she's obviously never seen 'Double Indemnity.'" You burden the readers with deciphering that remark, while they know Phyllis is a sexy, cold-blooded murderer who's clearly slept around -- a true femme fatale -- whereas Anita (Owen) is wealthy, old Ed Begley's 'Daddy's little girl,' a real looker with lots of time on her hands and plenty of admirers to spend it with, often at the country club.. If it's a problem with the character that you're picking on, that, "chris cross," is the teleplay writer's domain / fault -- hardly the performer's.

[@annmacleod1099]

Why don't I help other people ,other people don't want help .and it's too much for me to do and a waste of energy trying to help people that don't want help .