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The Human Touch

Arguably the finest episode of the series, featuring guest star Peter Lorre as an ex-con criminal mastermind determined to wreak revenge on master criminologist Sebastian Cabot. An intricate series of cat and mouse moves between the two geniuses culminates in a surprise and ultimately poignant ending, befitting the episode title. This episode stresses the close friendships between the three detectives of CHECKMATE INCORPORATED as it contrasts with that of the brilliant, but soulless Lorre. Directing, writing and acting are all exemplary.

English
  • Originally Aired January 14, 1961
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network CBS
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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Name Type Role
John Falvo Writer
Peter Mamakos Writer
James Gunn Writer
Peter Lorre Guest Star
Frank Gerstle Guest Star
June Vincent Guest Star
Jack Rice Guest Star
Richard Bakalyan Guest Star
Gordon Richards Guest Star
Ronald Long Guest Star
Charles Horvath Guest Star
Rebecca Welles Guest Star
Don Weis Director