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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 "Framed"
Ruditsky hauls in Rick O'Neil after exchanging shots with the hood. this displeases big-time gangster Nate Owens who doesn't like his henchman being badgered by the police. He sets about framing Ruditsky as as a bribe-taking cop. O'Neil's girlfriend is about to spill the beans on her beau until her "accidental" overdose of barbiturates gets in the way
Cast
James Gregory ... Barney Ruditsky
Robert Karnes ... Max Fields
Milton Frome ... Captain McCloskey
Paul Genge ... Mate Owens
Caroline Hughes ... Flo
James Lanphier ... Rick O'Neil
Norman Alden ... Dixie (as Norm Alden)
Charles Wagenheim ... Freddie the Dripple
Edit Angold ... Cleaning Lady (uncredited)
Bill Hickman ... Detective (uncredited)
Ronnie Lerner ... Reporter (uncredited)
Doug Marland ... Intern (uncredited)
Directed By Allen H. Miner
Screenplay Written By Allen H. Miner
From The Memoirs Of Barney Ruditsky
Produced By Jack Chertok
Cinematography By William Margulies
Film Editing By John Baxter Rogers
Art Director George W. Davis, Merrill Pye
Set Decoration By Henry Grace, Otto Siegel
Assistant Director Maxwell O. Henry
Details
CountryUSA
Original Air Date July 16, 1959
Season 1, Episode 12
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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Tonight's Story "Framed"
Ruditsky hauls in Rick O'Neil after exchanging shots with the hood. this displeases big-time gangster Nate Owens who doesn't like his henchman being badgered by the police. He sets about framing Ruditsky as as a bribe-taking cop. O'Neil's girlfriend is about to spill the beans on her beau until her "accidental" overdose of barbiturates gets in the way
Cast
James Gregory ... Barney Ruditsky
Robert Karnes ... Max Fields
Milton Frome ... Captain McCloskey
Paul Genge ... Mate Owens
Caroline Hughes ... Flo
James Lanphier ... Rick O'Neil
Norman Alden ... Dixie (as Norm Alden)
Charles Wagenheim ... Freddie the Dripple
Edit Angold ... Cleaning Lady (uncredited)
Bill Hickman ... Detective (uncredited)
Ronnie Lerner ... Reporter (uncredited)
Doug Marland ... Intern (uncredited)
Directed By Allen H. Miner
Screenplay Written By Allen H. Miner
From The Memoirs Of Barney Ruditsky
Produced By Jack Chertok
Cinematography By William Margulies
Film Editing By John Baxter Rogers
Art Director George W. Davis, Merrill Pye
Set Decoration By Henry Grace, Otto Siegel
Assistant Director Maxwell O. Henry
Details
CountryUSA
Original Air Date July 16, 1959
Season 1, Episode 12
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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