Paris in the 18th century du Tron-Renversé (the Place of the Overturned Throne, now Place de la Nation). There, at the height of the Reign of Terror, between 11 June and 27 July, 1,376 persons were beheaded, or about thirty a day. After the execution of Robespierre himself, the reign of terror came to an end. The guillotine was moved to the Place de Grève, and was used only for the execution of common criminals. The University of Paris had fallen gradually in quality and influence since the 17th century. It was primarily a school of theology, not well adapted to the modern world, and
Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) is the fifth episode broadcast (but actually the third episode produced) of the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!". The episode was directed by Reza Badiyi and written by Nancy Steen and Neil Thompson. As usual, the episode was produced by Robert K. Weiss. The episode refers to "Mommie Dearest" (released by Paramount Pictures, whose television division produced "Police Squad!"), a Joan Crawford lookalike pays off the mob at the "Mommie Dearest Day Care Center". Dutch Genderson is a clear spoof on the "James Bond"