Checkmate · SEASON 1
The Human Touch
Episode 15 · 1961-01-14
- Crime
- Drama
- Mystery
Episode overview
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.
60 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Death Runs Wild1960-09-17
2. Interrupted Honeymoon1960-09-24
3. The Cyanide Touch1960-10-01
4. Lady on the Brink1960-10-15
5. Face in the Window1960-10-22
6. Runaway1960-10-29
7. Target: Tycoon1960-11-05
8. The Deadly Shadow1960-11-12
9. The Dark Divide1960-11-19
10. Moment of Truth1960-11-26
11. The Mask of Vengeance1960-12-03
12. The Murder Game1960-12-17
13. The Princess in the Tower1960-12-31
14. The Terror from the East1961-01-07
15. The Human Touch1961-01-14
16. Hour of Execution1961-01-21
17. Don't Believe a Word She Says1961-01-28
18. Laugh Till I Die1961-02-04
19. Between Two Guns1961-02-11
20. A Matter of Conscience1961-02-18
21. Melody for Murder1961-02-25
22. Phantom Lover1961-03-04
23. The Gift1961-03-11
24. One for the Book1961-03-18
25. The Paper Killer1961-03-25
26. Jungle Castle1961-04-01
27. The Deadly Silence1961-04-08
28. Goodbye Griff1961-04-15
30. Voyage Into Fear1961-05-06
31. Tight As a Drum1961-05-13
32. Death by Design1961-05-20
33. The Thrill Seeker1961-05-27
34. Hot Wind in a Cold Town1961-06-10
35. A Slight Touch of Venom1961-06-17
36. State of Shock1961-06-24
