RJ often mentions the Equalizer. He is upset at this fictional representation of what he does, because people assume he does it for free 'like that guy on TV'. However, I see few similarities between RJ and the Equalizer. however, here is another TV Character from a short-lived show in the late 80's called Stingray. Actually, Stingray has many similar traits to Jack.
He is a mysterious man with no identity.
He fixes problems.
He alwyas demands payment (in a very very different form than RJ)
He is inventive like RJ, although he is a bit more physical being a marital arts expert.
Does anyone else remember this?
He is a mysterious man with no identity.
He fixes problems.
He alwyas demands payment (in a very very different form than RJ)
He is inventive like RJ, although he is a bit more physical being a marital arts expert.
Does anyone else remember this?
Yeah, I remember that show. I think it ran on NBC back in the days when MIAMI VICE ruled the airwaves. That's about all I really remember about it, though. Other than the car. It was a really cool car.
I always get a chuckle out of the EQUALIZER references in RJ. I really liked that show.
--M
I always get a chuckle out of the EQUALIZER references in RJ. I really liked that show.
--M
Mr_Falcon Wrote:RJ often mentions the Equalizer. He is upset at this fictional representation of what he does, because people assume he does it for free 'like that guy on TV'. However, I see few similarities between RJ and the Equalizer. however, here is another TV Character from a short-lived show in the late 80's called Stingray. Actually, Stingray has many similar traits to Jack.
He is a mysterious man with no identity.
He fixes problems.
He alwyas demands payment (in a very very different form than RJ)
He is inventive like RJ, although he is a bit more physical being a marital arts expert.
Does anyone else remember this?
Was Richard Grecko Stingray? I remember the car (great car) but the actor I'm not sure of.
KRW
KRW Wrote:Was Richard Grecko Stingray? I remember the car (great car) but the actor I'm not sure of.
KRW
Nick Mancuso was Stingray. That show was so much better than The Equilizer.
Mr_Falcon Wrote:Agree on both points. Do you see the similarities between him and Jack?
Absolutely;
His anonomity (?spelling, people not knowing who he is)
Referrals by previous clients
Adaptibility when the plan goes awry
I especially liked when he told prospective clients that as part of his fee he may request a favor, one you cannot turn down!!!!
From Thrillingdetective.com:
"The short-lived series had class and style. One of the nice touches was that whenever anyone attempted to run Ray's fingerprints, the match would come back either as someone he clearly was not, or as "Classified" by the D.O.D. When his plate was run, it would come back as registered to the White House or the Governor of the State."
Didn't Jack have his plate registered to a famous mobster?
Lee
"The short-lived series had class and style. One of the nice touches was that whenever anyone attempted to run Ray's fingerprints, the match would come back either as someone he clearly was not, or as "Classified" by the D.O.D. When his plate was run, it would come back as registered to the White House or the Governor of the State."
Didn't Jack have his plate registered to a famous mobster?
Lee
LVerner Wrote:From Thrillingdetective.com:
"The short-lived series had class and style. One of the nice touches was that whenever anyone attempted to run Ray's fingerprints, the match would come back either as someone he clearly was not, or as "Classified" by the D.O.D. When his plate was run, it would come back as registered to the White House or the Governor of the State."
Didn't Jack have his plate registered to a famous mobster?
Lee
Oh yeah, but the name escapes me at the moment! (I'll have to look it up in "THA" or "Crisscross"!
KRW