lightingbug, your comments are well said. This was a tremendous show ... and, in spite of a lot of changes in the past years ... it holds up very well. Additionally, the show was produced for very little money, yet it had excellent writing and gave a lot of actors their first real chance.
An unarmed Mathews calls a crook with a loaded gun a punk, then knocks the gun out of his hand, takes the guy outside to the cops, and has a cigarette. A great show! I waited 30 years to see this episode again.
This is one of the best episodes of the HWY PATROL series. I love how Crawford handles the ending like it's just another day at the office: he tells Ken to join him for a smoke. Crawford and this show are LEGEND. Definitely some of the best American television ever produced. Thanks so much for posting!
Over the course of this series, the big 3 automakers clamored to have the producers use their vehicles as patrol cars.. Originally, GM furnished a fleet of Buicks. Then Ford provided Mercurys. Then Chrysler provided Dodge Coronets. Nothing better than free advertising.
Free advertising? they never mention the makes or models and one of the cop cars was a Plymouth in this episode . You're right though there are some nice old cars, they were new at the time though. see the Plymouth at 16.00-16.14
They really used a bar and grill for this episode but the director had to make the change.it took dan 20 takes to tell the guy on the floor stay there don't move.must of had real props.he was still buzzed on that brave juice when he went after the crook with his hat.that's why he had sit down.original script had him order a shot of whiskey.
Didn’t anyone know first aid back then. A bit of pressure applied to that stomach wound could mean the difference between life and death. Seen the same thing on multiple episodes.
Yeah things were sketchy. Another episode he found out heroin was heroin by eating some. So yeah.... first aid may have been to poke him with a stick and pack the wound with mud lol.
First aid in those days was crude even when the ambulance came. The funeral homes ran that business and used their hearses as ambulances. They did not have the equipment we have come to expect.
Don't ever try and tell me Dan didn't have guts. I couldn't have started the guy down like that. Not in a million years. These old timers had real cojones.
So he walks out to the car to radio for an ambulance but uses the phone under the counter to call the station. OK explain how that is the best way of doing things?
fyi the Google Map coordinates of the diner are 34.077993, -118.242136. At the time, this was the intersection of Effie Street and Reposa Street in Los Angeles. Nowadays this is in the middle of one of the parking lots for Dodger Stadium.
fyi @11.05, 29345 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, Google Map coordinates 34.1451698, -118.7718455,17. This roadway shot is repeated many times in the Frighted Witness episode.
No sense of urgency in his walk despite the emergent situations. He told the wounded man on the floor "don't move," LOL. He's shot, wounded...he's not going to move
The diner owner's wife "Doris" was played by Virginia Arness, who was married to James Arness (Matt Dillon) for 12 years. She died of a drug overdose in 1977, which was her second (this one successful) attempt at suicide.
At 1:40, this is a 1959 Chevy. This probably he year filmed w/o looking at Roman Numerals at end. For those young ones who have no concept how to convert: MCM=1900 LIX=59 therefore = 1959 for the Chevy.
I love Broderick, and I love this show!!! ... That said, I am well aware of his alcoholism problem ... does he seem especially unsteady on his feet and even slurring his words, in this episode, or is it me???
The crooks in this show dress nicer than most business people today. "Let's see what sport jacket goes best with this shirt. Big robbery today Want to look good."
"We got a dandy....I need help...join me" couldn't have worded it better. Just love good dialogue! Many of these final year episodes were better written than in some of the older ones. Normally it's Mathews and maybe one other unit collaring the crooks at the end but we have a more realistic half dozen or more outside. This is one of only 2 episodes that were partially filmed at night (the other being "Father Thief in 1955) Crawford is at his best here, never missing a line or flubbing one. AQlso dig the jukebox that has the bubbling liquid (not visible here)
I like how he’s basically like “ hey criminal!!! Here’s exactly what we have in numbers and our exact plan “ so yeah that wouldn’t be smart these days.
Suit and tie, California heat and 4-60 air conditioning.........I remember it well ! (four those that might not now, 4-60 ac was four windows down at 60 miles an hour.)
The magic movie revolver strikes again. 1 in the diner person. 2 through the door way. 3 more out in the diner with Mathews dodging. 1 over Mathews shoulder. That was the magic bullet since the revolver holds 6. He's still holding the gun like its loaded. Gets his final 8th shot of a 6 shot revolver off and Mathews took him with a hat, LOL.
I've seen that hill as well as the diner being used numerous times in other episodes. And probably the same '59 Chevy as well. Dan Mathews took some mighty big chances in this drama, that's why he's "The Man". Funny thing though, that despite two people getting hit at close range by gunfire I didn't see any blood around place. Ain't that peculiar.
There is a line around 10:48 that throws me for a loop. Matthews says, join me, I need help Father. Is it possible that William Boyette is an Episcopalian Priest in real life, and the writers were making some sort of allusion to that? It would be odd for the head of the Patrol to otherwise refer to a Sgt. as "Father"
Everybody knows the thug would have been so gassed out so quick he would not have time to think, to shoot, just rush out and be dealt with. Even though the shot diner had an even chance of survival, the thug still went to prison. His thigh bone was damaged and he probably lost that leg from the wait for treatment. A career criminal gets no sympathy from the State no matter what the City says.
Milk men, bus drivers, bell hops, etc. All wore them like that. It was more casual. Military men (especially sailors) sometimes wore them like that too.
I counted 8 shots from the punk's revolver!🤔hmmm And why do they never state the make of the suspect's car? 1959 green sedan. It's also a Chevy Impala, isn't that pertinent information?
@@skydiverclassc2031 Crawford drank heavily and the crew tried to get all dialogue shots with him done before his noon booze break. Perhaps this was shot post meridian?
Whenever a homesick trucker tries to sneak in an extra 30 minutes of driving time so he can sleep at home, someone tries to enjoy the trill of speed, or an adult tries to make an adult decision like not wearing a helmet or seatbelt, a petty group of jack boot thugs swing into action. They may be called the state police, militia, the rangers or the highway patrol. The 2014 version.
Robin Sattahip And when some drugged out, drunk or desperate skel falls asleep at the wheel from sneaking in those extra 30 minutes, or t-bones your car while enjoying the "trill" of speed, or robs, rapes or worse you or someone you care about, the first call you'll make is to those same jack boot thugs you detest so vehemently. Unless, of course, your previous criminal record gives you something to hide from them.
I see. So are you saying that in the event something occurs as I noted above, you'll forego seeking help from the authorities and "handle it yourself?" Bwahahahahaha.....you'd be the first to scream for their help.
Calling people names when your argument falls apart is typical of a small mind, and even more so from the safety of a computer keyboard. Are you so hateful of police because you failed the exam, or have you had the cuffs snapped on your wrists one or more times?
Dan can handle a gun starting 8:40 , gun in left hand opens door, gun in right hand. Grew up with this show and still love these episodes!
If you care to drive drive with care, Broderick Crawford says it so well.I love this series,thank you for sharing.
lightingbug, your comments are well said. This was a tremendous show ... and, in spite of a lot of changes in the past years ... it holds up very well. Additionally, the show was produced for very little money, yet it had excellent writing and gave a lot of actors their first real chance.
An unarmed Mathews calls a crook with a loaded gun a punk, then knocks the gun out of his hand, takes the guy outside to the cops, and has a cigarette. A great show! I waited 30 years to see this episode again.
I've never seen this episode. Superb. I love the cars. Mechanical hand brakes and 3 on da tree.
This is one of the best episodes of the HWY PATROL series.
I love how Crawford handles the ending like it's just another day at the office:
he tells Ken to join him for a smoke. Crawford and this show are LEGEND.
Definitely some of the best American television ever produced.
Thanks so much for posting!
Superb episode. Love the rapport between Dan and Ken.
Great title too "dan hostage"
Over the course of this series, the big 3 automakers clamored to have the producers use their vehicles as patrol cars.. Originally, GM furnished a fleet of Buicks. Then Ford provided Mercurys. Then Chrysler provided Dodge Coronets. Nothing better than free advertising.
Free advertising?
they never mention the makes or models and one of the cop cars was a Plymouth in this episode .
You're right though there are some nice old cars, they were new at the time though.
see the Plymouth at 16.00-16.14
Fought off a gunman with guile and a fedora. What a man, Mathews!
I never saw a show that featured so many roadside diners. and they never had customers.
its the same roadside diner used in many episodes.
Was a more civilized country back then. People had time to sit down and eat, no damn fast food. And look how people dressed.
How many different diners has this building posed as?.
Saved by the Fedora , that's why he wears one.
Old Dan looks like he's ready to two step when the crook has the drop on him!
The owner takes a gut shot from a 38 spl at point blank range and then gets up and walks away with his wife. That’s one tough guy!
Another superb episode. That punk did not stand a chance against big Dan.
@Jeffrey Bone Yep, a sitting duck.
How Cool! My 1st car was a 1959 Fury. I've never seen it as a Police car.
They really used a bar and grill for this episode but the director had to make the change.it took dan 20 takes to tell the guy on the floor stay there don't move.must of had real props.he was still buzzed on that brave juice when he went after the crook with his hat.that's why he had sit down.original script had him order a shot of whiskey.
Sgt. Williams was a brave man to light Crawford's cigarette after all the jet fuel he drank on the set.😬
Gotta love Dan Matthews
Thanks for the awesome videos!
Can some one please shut these damn frogs up!!.
Didn’t anyone know first aid back then. A bit of pressure applied to that stomach wound could mean the difference between life and death. Seen the same thing on multiple episodes.
Yeah things were sketchy. Another episode he found out heroin was heroin by eating some. So yeah.... first aid may have been to poke him with a stick and pack the wound with mud lol.
It's t.v........ Relax and enjoy the show!
First aid in those days was crude even when the ambulance came. The funeral homes ran that business and used their hearses as ambulances. They did not have the equipment we have come to expect.
In my opinion, Virginia Arness could be a sister of Marion Ross (Marion Cunningham on Happy Days).
They look strikingly similar.
@Daniel Pearce
That's true she was only about 55-56 when she died
A loss for certain
Oh wow ..ur right..James Arness' wife......!
Marion Ross is still alive and 92 years young!
Don't ever try and tell me Dan didn't have guts. I couldn't have started the guy down like that. Not in a million years. These old timers had real cojones.
Thanks be to God that in real life things are not handled like that in any shape, form, nor fashion.
Awesome program.
So he walks out to the car to radio for an ambulance but uses the phone under the counter to call the station. OK explain how that is the best way of doing things?
Becuase he was inside the diner and the radio is in the car?
fyi the Google Map coordinates of the diner are 34.077993, -118.242136. At the time, this was the intersection of Effie Street and Reposa Street in Los Angeles. Nowadays this is in the middle of one of the parking lots for Dodger Stadium.
fyi @11.05, 29345 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, Google Map coordinates 34.1451698, -118.7718455,17. This roadway shot is repeated many times in the Frighted Witness episode.
Twinkle toes Dan! Love his walk.
Watch "Smokey and the Bandit I", Jackie Gleason walked the same way.
No sense of urgency in his walk despite the emergent situations. He told the wounded man on the floor "don't move," LOL. He's shot, wounded...he's not going to move
@@philomenadale2134 Babe Ruth ran the same way
Walks like a mincer .
I love these shows. I did notice, however, at 7:50 Broderick Crawford doesn't exactly rush to call for an ambulance.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just another day with a guy on the floor with a gun shot.
Glad someone else noticed that.
Thanks for putting this back on RUclips. Don't know why, but blog doesn't work for me. Takes me to stuff I would rather not have to see. Thanks again.
The diner owner's wife "Doris" was played by Virginia Arness, who was married to James Arness (Matt Dillon) for 12 years. She died of a drug overdose in 1977, which was her second (this one successful) attempt at suicide.
she lost her daughter to an overdose of pills just 2 years prior..the weight of her daughters death must've weighed heavily on her heart #rip
@Daniel Pearce so sad .......
At 1:40, this is a 1959 Chevy. This probably he year filmed w/o looking at Roman Numerals at end. For those young ones who have no concept how to convert: MCM=1900 LIX=59 therefore = 1959 for the Chevy.
Dan was a little sauced in this one.
A little?
@@murrayburns9808 Hehehehe
'Tell them I got a gun!'
'They noticed!'
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😀😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love Broderick, and I love this show!!! ... That said, I am well aware of his alcoholism problem ... does he seem especially unsteady on his feet and even slurring his words, in this episode, or is it me???
@Peter Allen Harvey Weinstein was a monster. The hell is wrong with you?
@@kenlucas7025 Come on now, easy.
Bless his ❤...still did great in THIS epusode
Dan slurring his words???? You've got to be kidding this guy was the fastest talker on TV. A real motormouth, he'd never slur his words
So what bless His hart if He was...still more of Man, than most sober....and great actor to boot........... .💜
The crooks in this show dress nicer than most business people today. "Let's see what sport jacket goes best with this shirt. Big robbery today Want to look good."
"Does blood show worse on black or brown?"
"We got a dandy....I need help...join me" couldn't have worded it better. Just love good dialogue! Many of these final year episodes were better written than in some of the older ones. Normally it's Mathews and maybe one other unit collaring the crooks at the end but we have a more realistic half dozen or more outside. This is one of only 2 episodes that were partially filmed at night (the other being "Father Thief in 1955) Crawford is at his best here, never missing a line or flubbing one. AQlso dig the jukebox that has the bubbling liquid (not visible here)
The guys on the ground bleeding to death and Dan says, "Don't move!",
" You fool, you didn't know about my itchy trigger finger!".
Jami- The command "don't move" was intended to minimize blood loss.
The opening narration sounds like the Ten Commandments.
That's Art Gilmore's voice who sometimes played a Lieutenant on Dragnet
I like how he’s basically like “ hey criminal!!! Here’s exactly what we have in numbers and our exact plan “ so yeah that wouldn’t be smart these days.
I've ate many a ham on rye at that counter and washed it down with a big orange drink!
Was it me or did Dan seem a little more hit than normal?
What year and model car is Dan driving in this episode?
It looks ANGRY, and I want one!
Dan's car reminds me of the tv batmobile, ;-D
The Batmobile was a 1959 Lincoln Futura, Dan drives 1957 58 Plymouth Savoys and Dodge Cornets.
So notice the ambulance is taking forever to get there.
It's not like they are in a city. They were in BFE.
I'm amazed, it's only bad guys cars, or cop cars on the road, never any other traffic at all
Suit and tie, California heat and 4-60 air conditioning.........I remember it well ! (four those that might not now, 4-60 ac was four windows down at 60 miles an hour.)
He was a Little Tippsy in this one
Classic show.
That crook was a creep. "I'm hurt" No, really, and what about the guy you shot? Total jerk.
What a fine policeman
Looks like Dan put on a little weight in the last season.
I’m glad Matthews wasn’t calling an ambulance for me. I’d be in trouble the way he walked to the car.
my cat is SWEETSY and she says HELLO to FOXZEMA
is that dinner in 2 or 3 episodes?
At 23:40 Mathews actually removes his hat!
A rare event, but it's back on by 23:49 .
Sgt Williams later played Mac,
Sgt McDonald on Adam 12
Remember Hollywood never lets facts get in the way of their ideas.
The magic movie revolver strikes again. 1 in the diner person. 2 through the door way. 3 more out in the diner with Mathews dodging. 1 over Mathews shoulder. That was the magic bullet since the revolver holds 6. He's still holding the gun like its loaded. Gets his final 8th shot of a 6 shot revolver off and Mathews took him with a hat, LOL.
I've seen that hill as well as the diner being used numerous times in other episodes. And probably the same '59 Chevy as well. Dan Mathews took some mighty big chances in this drama, that's why he's "The Man". Funny thing though, that despite two people getting hit at close range by gunfire I didn't see any blood around place. Ain't that peculiar.
Their is no way he would have been that BOLD in a real life hostage situation
There is a line around 10:48 that throws me for a loop. Matthews says, join me, I need help Father. Is it possible that William Boyette is an Episcopalian Priest in real life, and the writers were making some sort of allusion to that? It would be odd for the head of the Patrol to otherwise refer to a Sgt. as "Father"
Soo awesome
AWESOME Dan
Gut shot doubled over on the floor advice to the cook? "Don't Move" Gee thanks Dan I was about to dance...
Irish gig
So many comments about Crawford's drinking....many episodes. Another great actor though.
Highway Patrol Dan Hostage.
That trigger happy thug better off in maximum security.
The diner owner shot first.
I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, is there a way to get that giant TCF logo off of the screen?
sorry tfc uploaded them i copied them no way to remove it..
Dan the man in the crying pan!!
Dan was pissed off at 4.18. He wanted to head home and open a bottle instead!
Dan carried a quart of Jim Beam in the trunk of his squad car.
We need clint eastwood here.
Clint was in series 1.
Dan talks so fast
I want a 59 dodge now
Love this show. Did Broderick Crawford wear a back brace or girdle? His rigid torso doesn´t look natural.
Everybody knows the thug would have been so gassed out so quick he would not have time to think, to shoot, just rush out and be dealt with.
Even though the shot diner had an even chance of survival, the thug still went to prison. His thigh bone was damaged and he probably lost that leg from the wait for treatment.
A career criminal gets no sympathy from the State no matter what the City says.
Why didn't Dan ever wear a uniform?
24:26 aaahhhhh....relief.
Man that's a. Greasy. Spoon. Dinner
Highway Patrol apparently never trained on 2-way radio protocol & terminology.
They learned only CB speak. 😄
Why did those guys wear their hats “puffy,” instead of like the military? Looks goofy,
Milk men, bus drivers, bell hops, etc. All wore them like that. It was more casual. Military men (especially sailors) sometimes wore them like that too.
I counted 8 shots from the punk's revolver!🤔hmmm
And why do they never state the make of the suspect's car? 1959 green sedan. It's also a Chevy Impala, isn't that pertinent information?
They never show much interest in injuries They just leave them to rot.
Alright Punk.10-4?10-4.
I just counted seven shots out of that six shooter how many bullets does he have in that gun🤣
He did have Dan and the diner owner's guns, too.
Show was always a wee bit "cheesy" [as was DRAGNET] = but they're fun to watch during these trying times
your TCF is too much too big and too distracting FTR
Two shot, no blood.
C’mon Punk.
Hon. Where's. All the. Food. At. Dan. Matthews. Ate. It
How cornball can you get? 'I got her and I got a gun. Ya know that? Do ya?' Hahahahaha..
I have been a fan of this series since it first aired, and Crawford gives his usual excellent performance, but this is the worst HP I have ever seen.
I like that I got a gun to
I bet it was a Camel. No filter.
That's an odd bit of dialogue at 10:44 .
Really. Father?
@@skydiverclassc2031 Crawford drank heavily and the crew tried to get all dialogue shots with him done before his noon booze break.
Perhaps this was shot post meridian?
Officer. U. Going. Pay. 4. Them 6. Hamburgers. U. Skarft. Down. Bleech. Burp. Fart
Greasy. Kids. Stuff. Dan. Brillcream. A. Little. Dab. Will. Do .ya
She loves to run her fingers through your hair
Bad script and bad acting.
Whenever a homesick trucker tries to sneak in an extra 30 minutes of driving time so he can sleep at home, someone tries to enjoy the trill of speed, or an adult tries to make an adult decision like not wearing a helmet or seatbelt, a petty group of jack boot thugs swing into action. They may be called the state police, militia, the rangers or the highway patrol. The 2014 version.
Robin Sattahip
And when some drugged out, drunk or desperate skel falls asleep at the wheel from sneaking in those extra 30 minutes, or t-bones your car while enjoying the "trill" of speed, or robs, rapes or worse you or someone you care about, the first call you'll make is to those same jack boot thugs you detest so vehemently. Unless, of course, your previous criminal record gives you something to hide from them.
It's cowards and sissies like you that make America such a dull place. Man up little girl.
I see. So are you saying that in the event something occurs as I noted above, you'll forego seeking help from the authorities and "handle it yourself?" Bwahahahahaha.....you'd be the first to scream for their help.
People who have nothing better to worry about need to get a life. You sound like the kind of idiot that are hired as cops these days.
Calling people names when your argument falls apart is typical of a small mind, and even more so from the safety of a computer keyboard. Are you so hateful of police because you failed the exam, or have you had the cuffs snapped on your wrists one or more times?