SUZANNE PLESHETTE – VOLUME 1: ROUTE 66 (CBS 1960-1961) Suzanne Pleshette, Martin Milner, George Maharis, Harry Townes, John Larch, Gene Evans, Claude Akins, Warren Stevens, Hal Smith, Tom Reefe

Each episode of Route 66 follows best friends Tod Stiles (Martin Milner) and Buz Murdock (George Maharis) as they travel the country in a Corvette convertible, encountering extraordinary people and unforgettable stories along the way.  

In this volume, Pleshette brings depth, mystery, and emotional resonance to two compelling characters in episodes that remain fan favorites. 

Episode 1: "The Strengthening Angels" 
Original Air Date: November 4, 1960 
Tod and Buz, driving through California "West by North" in a rainstorm nearly run over a young woman named Lotti Montana (Pleshette). As the trio approaches Sparrow Falls, Lotti asks they drive through town as fast as possible, but when they stop, they find she is on the run from a murder charge. Despite the protests of the Sheriff (John Larch), the townspeople and the woman herself, Buz feels there is more to the story than obvious guilt. Also features Harry Townes, Warren Stevens, Hal Smith and Tom Reefe. 

Episode 2: "Blue Murder" 
Original Air Date: September 29, 1961 
Buz and Tod warily transport a horse with a reputation as a killer to its new owner, whose family is as dysfunctional as any clan Tennessee Williams conjured up. The owner's sensuous wife Blossom (Pleshette) toys with Buz poolside, as she explains why she chose her power-crazed husband (Gene Evans) over her passive brother-in-law (Harry Townes). A third brother, the brawny Cam (Claude Akins), stands brooding and mute as the owner struggles to break the stallion, the way he tamed his own family. As usual, the episode features superb on-location photography, this time in Butte, Montana. 

Celebrate the early work of a television legend with Suzanne Pleshette – Volume 1, a timeless tribute to her talent, allure, and unforgettable presence on Route 66.