Trivia for Episode: Manhunt

Trivia	Contributor
Patrick Wayne (Garrison) was also in the SS episode Pumped Up. He's the son of John Wayne.	Monica Sztybel
Debut of Captain Simms (though she's officially introduced in Rite of Passage, which was filmed later).	Monica Sztybel
Debut of Drake, but he's an extra with no lines (his other episode is Target).	Monica Sztybel
The green room that Karen is in in May I Walk With You is actually the green room on the soundstage where the extras would hang out while waiting to go on. It was also used in tonight's episode as the place Peter goes to read Rebecca's diary. I think it also doubled for Peter's room at the temple, because photos from the studio tour back in August of 1995 show the poster of the green lantern on one wall of that room.	Monica Sztybel
The shot of Peter and Shelton at the falls was done on a soundstage with a blue screen.	Monica Sztybel
Michael Sloan showed us this episode at Toronto Trek (9) in 1995. Among his comments... The Jeep Peter drives is Carolyn McCall’s, Blaisdell’s older daughter’s car. He joked that the ledge Peter is standing on was actually 2 feet off the ground. Then he added that it was a little higher than that. The scene at Niagra Falls was shot with Chris and the actors who played Shelton and Turk, plus plenty of extras. All the angles facing the Falls were in Niagra, but the angles facing the building were shot in Toronto. And that's where the rest of the cast appeared. I think the shot of Caine and Peter heading for the falls might have been with DC's double, but I could be wrong. Michael didn't mention if Carradine went to Niagra, but that might have slipped his mind.	Monica Sztybel
Script differences
This originally was supposed to mark the return of Blaisdell, but Robert Lansing's condition had worsened and so Kate was brought in. I have the script with Blaisdell in it, though the one with Kate is also available from Jeanne DeVore.	Monica Sztybel
When Peter is arrested in Chandlers, it's Chin who's with Strenlich, not Skalany. Peter takes one look at Drake and says, "Where did you get the backup? The gorilla cage at the zoo?" When they read him his rights, Peter says, "I know the routine..." Almost similar to Blaisdell saying this to Peter.	Monica Sztybel
Act one establishes that the precinct is in chaos. Broderick is trying to calm some people down. Chin is on the phone telling someone to lock the door and that a patrol car is on the way. Jody and a uniformed officer drag a hooker into the place. She slaps Jody and Jody slaps the girl right back. Jody: "I give as good as I get, honey." (to the officer) "Add assaulting a police officer to the charges." Jody then sees Caine and reconsiders. "Forget the last remark. Book her and get her folks' home number." She grips Caine's arm. "No one can believe what happened to Peter." Caine: "May I see my son?" Jody: "No visitors except his attorney." Caine: "Please..."	Monica Sztybel
Strenlich is the one doing the dialog that Simms does in the episode. When Peter says he's a hotshot cop, read the headlines, Strenlich says, "Would you be giving these answers if Blaisdell was here? If your foster father was asking the questions?" Peter: "He's not. And you're not."	Monica Sztybel
Then Caine is in the room and says, "...not much to go on," Peter says softly, "The last time we were in this room together, you were the one accused of murder and I was standing there asking you to give me some clue that would help you." Caine: "The victim's name?" This is when Peter tells Caine who Rebecca is and that he's been seeing her for 3 months. It's Peter who says the line about girls become more important than hockey and sports cars. After Caine says, "I am here now," he adds, "Your pain is great. Release it." The description following reads: "Peter looks at his father and his eyes are now filled with tears. He turns away."	Monica Sztybel
Stacy Parchek is a classmate of Rebecca's in the script, not her teacher. When she says she hopes she's not defending the man who cut Rebecca's throat, Peter says, "You're not. But if I'm guilty, I wouldn't tell you, would I?" Stacy: "You wouldn't have to. I read eyes." When Peter challenges her later on with, "You're sure of that, Counselor." Rather than backing down right away, Stacy says (after a moment), "No, I'm not sure of that." Peter: "How're my eyes doing? Killer or not? Can you read them yet? They're hazel, sometimes brown, sometimes green, depending upon my murderous mood." This is when she says they should start over.	Monica Sztybel
When Nickie Elder tells Caine it's a sweet frame, Caine says, "Truth is light. It will diffuse the darkest deception." Nickie: (softly) "Not from a jail cell."	Monica Sztybel
The scene in the jail cell starts with Peter is sitting in there. Strenlich opens the cell and enters. Peter: "You don't believe I killed her, Frank." Strenlich: "What I believe or don't believe wouldn't cause District Attorney Shelton to lose one millisecond of sleep." Rather than one continuous long speech by Frank about breaking out. Peter breaks it in two with, "My life's on the line, Frank."	Monica Sztybel
Rather than a badge. Jody passes Peter a razor blade. We don't see her give it too him, just the brushing of hands. It's only afterwards, as Peter looks down at his hand, that we see it.	Monica Sztybel
The court case is held without any dialog from the members of the precinct. Strenlich, Blake, Jody and Caine are all there. Strenlich and Blake are the ones who draw their guns against the maniac holding Stacy. When Peter makes a break for it he heads towards a Bailiff with a gun. "Peter grabs his hand and the gun drops as a trickle of blood runs down it. Peter drops the razor blade." I'm so glad they changed this. It's silly that Jody would give him a razor blade, anticipating he'd use it in this manner. I like the badge exchange and Peter's kung fu movements much better.	Monica Sztybel
They have a shot of Peter out in the street. He flashes a badge and ID (no mention of how he gets them) to an innocent bystander who's getting into a sportscar. He says, "Police! Robbery in progress! Commandeering this car!" And he drives off in the car.	Monica Sztybel
During the TV interview with Garrison, he says, "I call my secretary, my wife, my mother and my bookie, darlin', so don't take offense." The people watching the interview are Strenlich, Jody and Carolyn Blaisdell. Strenlich: (shaking his head) "I can't figure out where Peter got that razor blade!" Jody: (faintly) "Yeah. How about that?" Carolyn doesn't ask why the Marshal has been brought in. Jody is the one who asks Carolyn if Peter went to her home. Strenlich is the one who asks if Peter could have gotten in without Annie knowing. After after Strenlich says that Peter's apartment and Caine's place are staked out, he adds, "He might try to reach your father." Carolyn: "We haven't heard from him in four months. He said he'd come back when he was ready to face the world. All we know is that he's safe. There's no way Peter could find him." She's the one who says, "He's on his own."	Monica Sztybel
The chase of Peter on foot in the episode is a car chase in the script. Nothing new. He sees a patrol car and loses him with some fancy moves that causes other drivers to spin out of control. The car disappears down an alley before the cop as time to recover.	Monica Sztybel
The next scene is with the Ancient. He is at a restaurant chatting with other older men. Caine approaches and places a newspaper in front of him. The Ancient reads is and says softly, "This cannot be..."	Monica Sztybel
Kermit enters the precinct as he did in the episode with the same dialog between him and Jody. Then he heads into his office and the dialog with Caine is different. Kermit: "Caine..." Caine: "We must find Paul Blaisdell." Kermit: "Peter would go to you before he'd go to his foster father." Caine: "He will go to neither. He would not put us at risk. He will 'go it alone'. Kermit: "Stubborn and headstrong." Caine: "Very. Even as a boy. Especially as a boy. Blaisdell needs to be told what has happened." Kermit: "How could he help?" Caine: "We need someone in a position of authority. To deal with this Marshal John Garrison." Kermit: "Garrison? Worse than I thought. Blaisdell resigned. He's not a cop anymore. Remember?" They go to a flashback montage sequence of Retribution. Then back to Caine: "Blaisdell has many contacts. He may be able to find Peter. If you can find him." Kermit: "Why me?" Caine: "You were mercenaries together." Kermit: "Not a fact widely known. I'd like to keep it that way." Caine: "You have intimate knowledge of the man. I know him only as a policeman and a father. Where would he go for solace? To heal the wounds of betrayal and his past catching up with him?" Kermit: "There is one place..." Caine: "Take me there." There is no encrypted message. No visit by Garrison's men.	Monica Sztybel
The next scene is...Peter enters the Ancient's quarters. "He looks as if he hasn't slept all night." Ancient: "Peter!" Peter: "I left a gun here once. For your protection. I need it." (I don't know why, when I thought Peter took the bailiff's gun). DESCRIPTION: "The Ancient moves to a cabinet along one wall, opens a bottom drawer and hands Peter the gun. He checks that it's loaded." Ancient: "I would never have used it." Peter: "I know that. Just made me feel safer knowing it was handy for you." Ancient: "Peter, you must give yourself up." Peter: "Forty-eight hours. That's what I promised Strenlich." Ancient: "Go to your father." Peter: "Can't do that. Not this time. Tell him I'm all right. And not to interfere." He's gone. The Ancient looks anguished.	Monica Sztybel
Next scene is Peter pulling up to an alleyway across from Rebecca's building. He sees two patrol cars and runs across the street into the apartment building. And they have the scene of Peter pretending to be Detective Kahn.	Monica Sztybel
Caine doesn't visit Garrison during his briefing of his men. It goes from the discussion of Peter flying Cessnas right to the discovery of someone entering the scene.	Monica Sztybel
The gap between the ledges is much smaller. Peter steps across and tries to open a window. Tension mounts as he struggles, but he manages to get it open. This is after he used Shaolin skills to open Rebecca's window. Peter finds himself inside an apartment where a "sexy girl", dressed only in a man's shirt is cooking something. Peter runs through. Ellie: "Steve, is that you?" Peter: "Wish it was." (flashing the badge and ID) "Police! Searching for a fugitive. Stayin your apartment, ma'am." Ellie: (reflexively) "Stop!" Peter: "I'll take a rain check." Ellie grabs a phone as Peter departs.	Monica Sztybel
Peter runs to the sportscar and drives off just as Garrison and his men exit the building. They fire off a few shots, but Garrison stops them. Garrison: "Never brought in a prisoner dead." They run to their cars and radio for backup. This is when he says, "Nowhere to run, son..."	Monica Sztybel
Paul is fishing at a lake. He looks rested, relaxed, a peace. Suddenly he turns and shades his eyes from the sun. Caine is standing there, silhouetted. Paul relaxes. Blaisdell: "Guess I couldn't hide forever..." They cut to a scene inside a cabin. Caine is sitting at a log table. Kermit stands by the door and Paul is pouring coffee. The cabin is "rustic, but well-appointed." Paul points to a bookshelf. Paul: "Promised myself I'd read every one of those. Got through six so far. Crime thrillers. Let someone else do the work. I said I'd come back when I was ready. I'm not ready yet." Caine: "It is a matter of life and death." Paul: "Whose?" Caine: "Our son's. He is a fugitive. Wanted for a murder he did not commit." Kermit: "Manhunt's being led by Marshal John Garrison." Blaisdell sets down the coffee cut and reaches for his jacket. Paul: The rest of the books can wait..."	Monica Sztybel
They go to the scene where Peter reads the diary. In the script he reads it aloud, rather than have her voice-over.	Monica Sztybel
Then they have a scene where Paul arrives home. Annie is there. "She comes out of the kitchen and just stops. Blaisdell looks at her." Annie: (softly) "Is this a casual visit or can I add you for dinner?" Paul: "Dinner tonight. Dinner tomorrow night. And don't forget those breakfasts." She rushes into his arms. Annie: "Just hold me." Kelly enters and runs to him. Kelly: "Dad!" (Blaisdell hugs her; as they break) "You know about Peter?" Paul: "I know." (picking up a phone and dialing; into phone) "Let me speak to the mayor. Tell her it's Paul Blaisdell."	Monica Sztybel
Peter enters the precinct men's room. Blake is there. Blake: "Peter! Are you crazy? This place is crawling with cops!" Peter: "You'd think I was even crazier if I told you my next stop was the Federal Building. Blake, I need one of your bugs. Small, magnetized, it has to affix to the inside of a man's jacket." Blake: "Got just the number you're looking for." Peter: "Helping me could make you an accessory." Blake: "You let me worry about that. Give me five minutes." Peter: "And I need one more thing." (Blake turns) "Your car."	Monica Sztybel
There's a scene in Nickie's office where he discovers that Caine was right about the blood.	Monica Sztybel
Oddly enough the script describes part of Peter's disguise like this: "Peter enters with his hair bleached blond..." Perhaps this was how they expected to explain the different hair coloring:-)	Monica Sztybel
In one of the scripts that I have it explains how Peter got his "Bleach Blond Hair". In Jody's apartment at night after the Peter/Kermit Talk. Peter's going through her fridge. Jody comes to him with a gun. Jody: How did you get in here? The door is double-locked. Peter: Through the window. Jody: The window's locked, too. Peter: Little trick I picked up from my father. Jody: You're lucky, Peter. I usually shoot first and then find out who's rifling my refrigerator. Peter: I don't suppose I could borrow that gun? Jody: (softer) Sorry, Partner. Peter: How about a bottle of hair coloring? Jody: Are you suggesting this isn't my natural color? Let's table that discussion. Sure, it'll be blond. Anything else? Peter: Your car keys. (Jody hands Peter her Jeep keys.) Jody: Don't even bring it back in one piece. I'm having trouble making the payments. (moving closer to him) You okay? Peter: I will be when I bring in the man who killed Rebecca. Jody: Sleep might help. You could stay. Peter: Take a rain check. . . That explains the hair and why Peter is using Jody's Jeep in his journey to the Falls	Kacie "Jade" MacLagan
He passes a couple of security officers at the reception desk. "His accent is very New York." Peter: "Hey, Harry, how ya doin'? Back any better? Phones are out in the DA's office again. How about those Mets? They should throw'em a softball. Maybe then they'd get it outta the infield." He's past the officers and into the elevator, where Garrison's men enter as in the episode.	Monica Sztybel
Now Caine visits Garrison. Apparently the marshal didn't think to seek Caine. Caine: "You are searching for my son." Garrison: "Your son, is that right? Got any idea where I might find him?" The dialog is the same until after Garrison's "Don't matter to me" speech. He says, "You know where he's goin', you tell me." Blaisdell enters. Blaisdell: "Or me. I'm assisting you with this manhunt, Marshal Garrison." Garrison: "Well, well. Paul Blaisdell. On who's authority, son?" Blaisdell: "The Mayor's." Garrison: "You always were well-connected. Gonna use those contacts t'help me find your foster son?" Blaisdell: "Yes, I am."	Monica Sztybel
They cut to Peter messing with Shelton's phone.	Monica Sztybel
Back with Garrison, Nickie rushes in with his findings. Kermit's not there, so Nickie's line is "Captain Blaisdell! When did you get back?" It's Paul who comments that it sounds like a frame-up.	Monica Sztybel
When Peter is recognized and gives chase, he goes to the roof rather than out to the street. A news helicopter is taking off and Peter runs for it. Oddly enough, after Garrison says he doesn't bring them in dead, he draws his gun at Peter and Caine kicks it out of his hand. In the episode I think one of Garrison's men drew. Peter clings to the strut of a news chopper as the helicopter takes off. The reactions of the marshal and his men are the same. The helicopter flies over another roof and Peter jumps off. No one sees him do it. Later on, Garrison says the pilot thinks they're crazy, because no one is dangling off his chopper. Surmises that Peter jumped onto another roof. He's furious at Caine. Garrison: "I should put you under arrest! Assaulting a federal marshal and aiding and abetting a fugitive to escape." Blaisdell: "He was protecting his son. Wouldn't you do the same thing?" Garrison stares at Caine for a beat, then: Garrison: "Hinder this manhunt again and you go to jail, Mr. Caine. No horse trading. You understand the deal?" Caine: "Perfectly."	Monica Sztybel
They go to the scene where Shelton calls his contact to meet. Then there's a scene in Kermit's office. He's focused on his computer. Blake enters tentatively. Kermit: "Busy, Blake." Blake: "I have to talk to you, Kermit. About Peter." Kermit looks up and takes off his glasses.	Monica Sztybel
They go to Peter following Shelton from the building. Then to Blaisdell's house. Blaisdell: (into phone) "Commissioner, call off the marshals. Give me some time to conduct the search. My way!" Annie: (to Caine) "I thought you might like some tea." Her hand trembles as she pours. Caine puts his hand onto hers to stop it shaking. Caine: (gently) "We will find Peter." Tears spill down Annie's cheeks. She takes off the amber glasses, her sightless eyes misted and unfocused. Annie: (softly) "Don't let a blind chick down." Blaisdell: (into phone) "I understand your position, sir." (hanging up) "We're on our own." Kermit enters. He takes off his glasses and smiles at Blaisdell. Kermit: "Come for a ride?"	Monica Sztybel
The next thing is Peter following Shelton. Then it's the scene in Kermit's car. It's traveling, not parked. Caine is in the front seat, Blaisdell in back. The delivery of the dialog is different, not so much what is said. Caine is watching the monitor. Caine: "You can be certain that is the man?" Kermit: "Blake gave me the coordinates." Blaisdell: "Peter believes that this is the killer." Caine: "When he reaches his destination and we apprehend him, what happens then?" Kermit: (softer) "Old times, Paul? Gloves off. Mercenary rules." Blaisdell: (simply) "The man confesses to murder." At Niagra Falls, when Caine sees the man who attacked him, Paul says, "There's Peter!"	Monica Sztybel
The thug with Shelton, Turk, draws his gun. Peter draws his and shoots it out of his hand. "Pandemonoim erupts. Turk grabs a young girl as a shield." Meanwhile Shelton runs off with Peter following. It's Blaisdell as well as Kermit who stop the cops from swarming. Turk heads for the Niagra Museum. He smashes a glass panel, opens the door and drags the hostage inside. Caine emerges from one of the barrels used to to over the falls. The hostage breaks free and Caine hits him with "three dazzling kung fu kicks." This is intercut with Peter's chase of Shelton. At this point they're fighting at the railing.	Monica Sztybel
Back to Turk and Caine. They fight around all the memorabilia. Caine finally overpowers him and the Marshals burst inside. The hostage falls sobbing into Caine's arms.	Monica Sztybel
The confrontation between Peter and Shelton is the same. DESCRIPTION: "Promenade - day. Police keeping the crowds back. Blaisdell and Kermit stand with Marshals Rhines and McKay. Turk is dragged out of the museum. Caine hands the young girl to her parents. Marshal Garrison emerges from the tunnel with Shelton in handcuffs. Peter is behind him. He stops upon the sight of Blaisdell. Kermit touches Blaisdell's arm. He turns....Foster father and son come together and embrace fiercely. Camera pulls back from them to take in Kermit. He takes off his glasses." Kermit: (softly) "Oh, yeah." DESCRIPTION: "Caine is watching the reunion. He smiles." The scene ends with a shot of Niagra Falls. No walk with Caine to get a closer look.	Monica Sztybel
The tag starts the same with the dialog between Caine and Garrison. Then they go to the lakeside, where Peter and Paul stand talking. Peter: "I never did understand why you left." (Blaisdell nods) "Did you?" Blaisdell: "I do now?" Peter: "Want to share?" Blaisdell: "Sometime." Beat as they walk together in silence. Peter: (as if casual) "Coming back to the precinct?" Blaisdell: "No, I couldn't play that goodbye scene another time. Retirement looks good. Time to read, reflect. Keep a fax machine, maybe consult on some crimes, keep my contacts intact." (beat) "Maybe get to know your father better. Learn kung fu. Discuss philosophy." Peter: "Your family would like you to stick around. Gotta deal?" Blaisdell stops. Peter and the camera stopping and coming around to show Annie waiting beside Blaisdell's car. Blaisdell: "Deal." He moves from Peter to Annie. They hug. They get into the car and it pulls away to show Caine's figure. Peter moves up to Caine. Caine: "I told you he would come back." Peter: "Don't you get tired of always being right?" Caine gives him his trademark shrug. Then father and son move down the shimmering lakefront together as we fade out.	Monica Sztybel