![]() ![]() ![]() –Banacek, reciting one of his many “old Polish proverbs” “A truly wise man never plays leapfrog with a Unicorn.” Of course, with millions of dollars on the line, sometimes the villains were more than willing to choose physical threats and violence… but Banacek would rather prefer a verbal sparring match, especially when he so completely had them over-matched in the brains department. That having been said, Banacek wasn’t afraid to mix it up with the bad guys when necessary, but he was mostly a man who had learned to fight with his brains and his words, and only backed them up with fists as a last resort. It was likely Felix who helped Banacek eliminate the rough edges of his youth (as he’s the only one allowed to call him “Thomas”). Felix also served as a bit of a mentor to Banacek, and there are hints in the series that the hero of our show hadn’t always been as smooth and elegant as he presently appeared. He not only shared Banacek’s love for the finer things, he was also an expert in art and history, and able to fill what few holes might exist in Banacek’s knowledge. His other source for ideas (likely more intelligent ones) was Felix Mullholland (Murray Matheson), a dealer in rare and antique books. And when you’re trying to figure out how a multi-million dollar thoroughbred racehorse disappeared in the middle of a lap around the track, ideas are needed, no matter how outlandish they might be. Jay’s ideas were rather preposterous, but sometimes served to help Banacek discover a new clue or angle. He was aided (and occasionally distracted) by the driver of the car, his trusted chauffeur Jay (Ralph Manza), who would always offer up some wild conspiracy theories about how the crime might have been committed. His usual method of travel was a 1941 custom Packard, a beautiful and elegant car that showed off not only his expensive taste, but also his desire for style and elegance. ![]()
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