CANNONBALL Episode 1.01

THE RUNAWAY TRUCK
06Oct58 CBC Monday - original Canadian airdate
Produced by Rudy E. Abel
Teleplay by Claire Kennedy
Directed by Harry Keller
Starring:
Paul Birch (Mike Malone) William Campbell (Jerry Austin)
with: Beth Lockerbie (Mary), Beth Morris (Ginny), Steve Barringer (Butch)
Guest Cast:
Carleton Young
Synopsis:
Mike and Jerry serve as decoys by hauling an empty trailer into no
end of difficulty while the real cargo enjoys safe passage.
Review:
"Cannonball is a bomb. When the wheels roll, it's explosive, but
when the character dramatics come into play, it's a dud. Harry
Keller directs as if producer Rudy Abel were standing over him
with a budget, yelling "Damn the critics...full speed ahead.""
Variety: May 20'59

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