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The Nick And Nora Charles of the 70s, Rock Hudson and Susan St.James are once again working off the clock and out of their jurisdiction during a sports car rally a murder happens. At stake at this rally is a collection of classic sports cars in near mint condition. They'd bring a pretty price to the winner if they win.

It's a team effort because both husbands and wives are in the various car which gives St.James an opportunity once again to be involved.

In fact the McMillan sports car is the first one sabotaged because someone didn't want the San Francisco Police Commissioner on the scene. I guess because the perpetrator knew of Rock Hudson off the clock involvements.

In fact the best scene is Hudson with his trusty aide John Schuck observing him actually doing the work of the commissioner in administering the department, in this case trying to plan a budget. Hudson looks so bored, no wonder he likes to personally involve himself in select cases, just like that chief he has in his department, Robert Ironside.

In McMillan And Wife 95% of the time you could tell the perpetrator by looking at the cast and seeing who the big name guest star is. But in this case it's the why as well as the who that is of interest.

MacMillan and Sally take part in a racing with four other couples to win an inheritance of cars worth 2 million dollars. The cast included Alex Karras, Bert Convy, Van Johnson and others. There are problems with their cars and the roads. It's as if somebody doesn't want the other four players to win the race. All of them could use the money to bail them out of situations at home.

By-the-numbers stuff, but a huge amount of fun.

A millionaire dies, and his will bequeaths his expensive collection of antique cars to the winners of a rally involving five married couples. Mac and Sally are one of the couples and sabotage is the name of the game, as the various competitors fall victim to a variety of pranks. Eventually, someone dies.

Quite a lot the two-hour run-time (including most of the first half) is what you might call filler, scenes that have nothing to do with advancing the story. But these scenes - Mac and Sally bantering, Enright trying to get some sleep (again!), etc. - are very, very enjoyable. They play to the strengths of the series and the stars. And deliver exactly what the fans want to see.

There's more of an edge to the banter than normal. Some of it coming from exasperation/frustration. Making our duo seem all the more believable as a married couple. And consequently all the more endearing.

There's a great guest cast in this one. Lots of likable characters and famous faces. Some were vary famous before this was filmed, but others (like Pamela Hensley, Martin Kove and Barbara Bosson) only became big names in later years. Easy to get invested and wonder which person/couple is behind it all.

8/10