A Killing Affair (also known as Behind the Badge) is a 1977 American made-for-television crime drama film starring Elizabeth Montgomery and O. J. Simpson. The film originally aired on CBS on September 21, 1977.
Plot Elizabeth Montgomery and O. J. Simpson star as homicide detectives pursuing a killer played by Dean Stockwell. While working on the case, the partners begin having a heated romantic affair.
Cast Actor Role Elizabeth Montgomery Vikki Eaton O. J. Simpson Woodrow York Rosalind Cash Beverly York John Mahon Det. Shoup Priscilla Pointer Judge Cudahy Allan Rich Capt. Bullis Charles Robinson Buck Fryman John P. Ryan Flagler Dean Stockwell Kenneth Switzer Dolph Sweet Lt. Scotty Neilson Todd Bridges Todd York Fred Stuthman Lukens Switzer John Steadman Cooks Michael Durrell Cabrillo Stephen Parr Sgt. Boyle Georgia Schmidt Mrs. Macy
Reception A Killing Affair received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for O. J. Simpson. People called it Simpson's "best dramatic performance to date."
John J. O'Connor of the New York Times wrote,
A Killing Affair received a 29% Nielsen rating, finishing second to Charlie's Angels in its time slot.
There was relatively little controversy generated by the interracial romance between the protagonists. Montgomery and Simpson did not receive any significant hate mail, though one Southern CBS affiliate did receive a bomb threat after the film aired.
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