"The Well Meaning Mayor" is a standout episode from Season 2 of the 1960s classic The Saint , featuring Roger Moore in the role that established his international suave persona before he became James Bond. Plot Overview
The story follows Simon Templar as he visits the seaside town of Seatondean. He arrives during a heated mayoral election between the well-connected incumbent, (Leslie Sands), and the disgruntled, honest challenger, George Hackett (Norman Bird). When Hackett dies under suspicious circumstances after accusing Purdell of corruption, Templar steps in to investigate. "The Saint" The Well Meaning Mayor(1963)
"The Saint" The Well Meaning Mayor (TV Episode 1963) - Goofs "The Well Meaning Mayor" is a standout episode
In a classic "Saint" maneuver, Templar tests Purdell's integrity by offering him a direct bribe. To Templar's surprise, Purdell indignantly refuses, leading the Saint to realize that the Mayor is indeed "well-meaning" but is being manipulated by a truly crooked third party. Review Highlights Review Highlights