Arrest and Trial (1963–1964)

Stars:

Ben Gazzara, Chuck Connors, Roger Perry

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Ben Gazzara	...	Det. Sgt. Nick Anderson (30 episodes, 1963-1964)
Chuck Connors	...	Attorney John Egan (30 episodes, 1963-1964)
Roger Perry	...	Det. Sgt. Dan Kirby (30 episodes, 1963-1964)
John Larch	...	Deputy DA Jerry Miller (29 episodes, 1963-1964)
Don Galloway	...	Mitchell Harris (26 episodes, 1963-1964)
Joe Higgins	...	Jake Shakespeare (24 episodes, 1963-1964)
John Kerr	...	Assistant Deputy District Attorney Barry Pine (18 episodes, 1963-1964)
Noah Keen	...	Det. Lt. Bone (17 episodes, 1963-1964)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

courtroom

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1963 (USA)

Also Known As:

Arresto y juicio

Filming Locations:

Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Studios, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min (30 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Gazzara, who stood about 5'10, had never seen The Rifleman and had no idea that his costar, Chuck Connors, stood 6'6". Various "tricks" were used to minimize the disparity in their sizes but sometimes filming the two standing together was unavoidable. "And there we were," Gazzara recalled. "The giant and me."

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Connections

Remade as Arrest & Trial (2000)

User Reviews

"Law and Order" Forerunner Ahead of it's Time....

Created by Earl Bellamy, "Arrest and Trial" was an early attempt to meld, a la "Law and Order", the processes of apprehending criminals, then following the legal system as the cases would be resolved. As 'cop' shows and 'lawyer' shows were among television's most popular genres at the time, ABC and Universal thought the program would be a major hit, and provided first-class talent both in front of, and behind the camera.

The 'Arrest' phase starred 33-year old Ben Gazzara, a highly respected actor who had made his mark on Broadway in "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof", and in film, in ANATOMY OF A MURDER. Possessing a quick, analytical mind, and a wry sense of humor, Gazzara's 'Nick Anderson' would quickly cut through alibis, and make arrests, aided by fellow detectives Roger Perry ("Harrigan and Son") and Noah Keen ("The Crimebusters").

The 'Trial' phase returned TV's "Rifleman", Chuck Connors, to the small screen, as John Egan, an intimidating yet sensitive attorney, and featured veteran actors John Larch (WRITTEN ON THE WIND) and John Kerr (SOUTH PACIFIC) as D.A.s representing the State.

While not as intellectual as "The Defenders", "Arrest and Trial" was unique as either side could win or lose a case, as opposed to Perry Mason's nearly flawless record. This was heady stuff for the early sixties!

Unfortunately, being on television's 'Number 3' network did the series in, as ABC had a much harder time attracting viewers than CBS and NBC, particularly when the program was promoted as 'quality'.

It would take 30 years before "Law and Order" could make the formula work!