The Magician

Season 1 Episode 5: Ovation for Murder

After rehearsing for a benefit performance at the Los Angeles County Fair, Tony Blake spots a man being pummeled by two assailants. After rescueing him in his Corvette, Tony discovers that the victim, Albie Allikolos, is a horse breeder whose horse was recently crippled by an unknown attacker. Attending an outdoor party thrown by Albie that evening, Tony sees Albie shoot a creditor after a heated argument. Tony suspects a frame up, and, in attempting to vindicate Albie, uncovers an elaborate criminal horse racing scheme and finds his own life endangered.

Genre:

Drama, Action & Adventure

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

21

Cast:

Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Keene Curtis

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

1973

Rating:

6.8