The Lawless Years - The Dutch Shultz Story

Crime drama which ran on NBC for three seasons from 1959-61. The show was based on the memoirs of Barney Ruditsky, a former New York City police detective who was a member of their so-called "Gangster Squad." It detailed his battle against organized crime elements in the 1920's and 1930's. The real life Ruditsky was still alive at the time the series was filmed and served as a technical advisor for the show. James Gregory played Ruditsky and Robert Karnes played his partner, Max Fields. Unfortunately for The Lawless Years it was overshadowed by another series with a similar theme, The Untouchables and only lasted for 47 episodes.

Tonight's Story "The Dutch Schultz Story"
Mobster Dutch Schultz is squirming thanks to special prosecutor Thomas Dewey and wants to make a hit on him. A meeting of the syndicate is called to consider the idea, but the other crime bosses object because it will bring serious heat down on all of them. The hot-headed Schultz storms out, intending to knock off Dewey without their approval or help

Cast
James Gregory ... Barney Ruditsky
John Dennis ... Dutch Schultz
Ken Lynch ... Mr. G. (as Kenneth Lynch)
Jack Kruschen ... Nicolides
Shepherd Sanders ... Yosh (as Shep Sanders)
Stanley Adams ... Strella
Norman Alden ... Lulu (as Norm Alden)
Selette Cole ... Dolly
Henry Hunter ... Rahm
Bill Hickman ... Detective (uncredited)

Directed By Allen H. Miner
Screenplay Written By Jo Eisinger
From The Memoirs Of Barney Ruditsky
Produced By Jack Chertok
Cinematography By William Margulies
Film Editing By John Baxter Rogers
Art Director Hans Peters, Merrill Pye
Assistant Director Maxwell O. Henry

Details
CountryUSA
Original Air Date May 14, 1959
Season 1, Episode 5
Filming Locations Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California
Production Co Jack Chertok Television Productions, California National Productions, NBC

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