The trials of Kate McShane, a middle-aged attorney who often became emotionally involved in her clients.
Creators:
Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
- See more »
Review:
Photos and Videos
Series Cast Summary
| Anne Meara | ... |
Kate McShane
(12 episodes, 1975)
|
|
| Sean McClory | ... |
Pat McShane
(2 episodes, 1975)
|
|
| Charles Haid | ... |
Ed McShane
(2 episodes, 1975)
|
|
| Biff McGuire |
(2 episodes, 1975)
|
||
 |
Eugene Patterson |
(2 episodes, 1975)
|
|
| Cal Bellini | ... |
Angelo Romero
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Christine Belford | ... |
Charlotte Randall Chase
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Charles Cioffi | ... |
Harold Cutler
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Larry Gates | ... |
Judge Graham Platte
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Stefan Gierasch | ... |
Dr. Nate Tishman
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Marian Collier | ... |
Emily Deigh
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Richard Erdman | ... |
Frederick De Fernando
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Alan Fudge | ... |
Dr. Frank McCabe
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
|
Joey Chilelli | ... |
Kevin McShane
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Mark Hogan | ... |
Peter Ames Chase
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
John Waschak | ... |
Police Lieutenant
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Hal Taft | ... |
Captain Yates
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Sam C. Scott | ... |
Sergeant Weaver
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Harlan Knudson | ... |
Mayor
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Russell Porter | ... |
General Randall
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Frank Cowing | ... |
Ex-Governor Chase
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
John McCall | ... |
Dr. Whitehall
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
|
Bill Whedbie | ... |
Abe Pleasance
(1 episode, 1975)
|
| Ben Stiller | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| M. Emmet Walsh |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Jerry Stiller |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Ed Lauter |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Clu Gulager | ... |
Inspector Brenner
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Sian Barbara Allen | ... |
Barbara Inerson
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Richard Mulligan | ... |
Detective Shockley
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Michael Anderson Jr. | ... |
Norman
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| John Aprea |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Susan Strasberg |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Priscilla Pointer | ... |
Mrs. Inerson
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Michael Bell |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Jo Ann Harris |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Joby Baker |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Harry Townes |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Jack Gilford | ... |
Ackerman
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Allen Garfield | ... |
Marty Goodman
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Richard Rust |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Peter Donat |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Bill Quinn |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| John Calvin | ... |
Vinnie
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Dennis Patrick |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Felton Perry | ... |
Jay Dee
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Allan Miller | ... |
Borden
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Ramon Bieri |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
| Robert Walden | ... |
Vogel
(1 episode, 1975)
|
|
| Phillip Pine |
(1 episode, 1975)
|
||
See full cast and crew »
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1975) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kate McShane was a brash but successful criminal attorney from a blue-collar Irish background who often took on cases that seemed hopeless for her clients. She often called upon her ex-cop father Pat and her law professor/priest brother Ed for legal advice.
Written by Marty McKee |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Anne Meara is Kate, tough, unorthodox and a lawyer who uses her sharp wits (and temper!) to defend her clients in tense courtroom drama. See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Anne Meara (1929-2015) and her husband Jerry Stiller (1927-2020) are the parents of Ben Stiller (b. 1965). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1976). See more » |