The Far Side of the Fence (21 Nov. 1974)

While investigating a labor racket on the San Francisco docks, Ironside fires on a dockworker, who is killed. But when the autopsy comes back, it's revealed that the slug went all the way ... See full summary »

Director:

David Friedkin

Writers:

Collier Young (creator), Judy Burns

Stars:

Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Raymond Burr	...	Robert T. Ironside
Don Galloway	...	Det. Sgt. Ed Brown
Don Mitchell	...	Det. Mark Sanger
Elizabeth Baur	...	Fran Belding
Jim Hutton	...	Matt Black
Shelley Fabares	...	Charlotte Black
Peter Mark Richman	...	Parker
Elisha Cook Jr.	...	Charley Yager (as Elisha Cook)
Lee Paul	...	Trace
Joan Pringle	...	Diana
Albert Popwell	...	Counterman
W.T. Zacha	...	Steve
Mario Machado	...	Commentator
Walt Davis	...	Patrolman
Troy Melton	...	Property Officer

Storyline

While investigating a labor racket on the San Francisco docks, Ironside fires on a dockworker, who is killed. But when the autopsy comes back, it's revealed that the slug went all the way through the man -- far too powerful for Ironside's .38 Police Special) and came from a different angle (Ironside was facing the man and the slug came from the side). To clear his own name, Ironside sends Ed Brown undercover with a fake mustache, where Ed meets the brother of the dead man and the racket leader -- who carries a gargantuan Magnum. To avenge the death of the dockworker, Ed is given a rifle and told to assassinate Ironside through his apartment window. But Ironside has a trick up his sleeve...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1974 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Harbour Productions Unlimited, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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