McMillan & Wife
Murder by the Barrel
Season 1, Episode 2 · Aired 1971-09-29
Synopsis
During the move into the McMillans' new house, Sally is terrified to discover a dead body in one of the barrels delivered by the movers. She calls Mac, but when he and Sgt. Enright arrive, the body is gone. As Sally tries to prove that she didn't imagine it, Mac and Enright investigate the moving company and discover that several people have lost items and have also reported missing persons on the same day.
In the series
This episode is part of McMillan & Wife (1971–1977) on NBC.
Rock Hudson as commissioner — murder with martini banter and a smart spouse.
Key cast
- Rock Hudson as Commissioner Stewart 'Mac' McMillan
- Susan Saint James as Sally McMillan
- John Schuck as Sgt. Charles Enright
- Nancy Walker as Mildred