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The Roaring 20's

  • TV Series
  • 1960–19621960–1962
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Donald May, Dorothy Provine, and Rex Reason in The Roaring 20's (1960)
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The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s Chicago.The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s Chicago.The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s Chicago.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
160
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  • Stars
    • Dorothy Provine
    • Donald May
    • Gary Vinson
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  • Stars
    • Dorothy Provine
    • Donald May
    • Gary Vinson
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    • 7User reviews
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  • Episodes45

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    Dorothy Provine in "The Roaring 20's"
    Dorothy Provine in "The Roaring 20's"
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    The Roaring 20's (1960)

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    Dorothy Provine
    Dorothy Provine
    • Pinky Pinkhamas Pinky Pinkham
    45 episodes45 eps • 1960–1962
    Donald May
    Donald May
    • Pat Garrisonas Pat Garrison
    42 episodes42 eps • 1960–1962
    Gary Vinson
    Gary Vinson
    • Chris Higbeeas Chris Higbee
    39 episodes39 eps • 1960–1962
    Mike Road
    Mike Road
    • Lt. Joe Switolskias Lt. Joe Switolski
    37 episodes37 eps • 1960–1962
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Robert Howardas Robert Howard…
    33 episodes33 eps • 1960–1962
    Louise Glenn
    • Gladysas Gladys
    30 episodes30 eps • 1960–1962
    Rex Reason
    Rex Reason
    • Scott Norrisas Scott Norris
    28 episodes28 eps • 1960–1961
    John Dehner
    John Dehner
    • Duke Williamsas Duke Williams
    27 episodes27 eps • 1960–1962
    Wally Brown
    Wally Brown
    • Chauncey Kowalskias Chauncey Kowalski
    18 episodes18 eps • 1960–1961
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Andreas Andre…
    16 episodes16 eps • 1961–1962
    Carolyn Komant
    • Dixieas Dixie
    13 episodes13 eps • 1960–1961
    John Harmon
    John Harmon
    • Gil Lewisas Gil Lewis…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961
    Billy M. Greene
    Billy M. Greene
    • Leftyas Lefty…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1960–1961
    Roxanne Arlen
    Roxanne Arlen
    • Bootsieas Bootsie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960–1962
    Gayla Graves
    Gayla Graves
    • Hatcheck Girlas Hatcheck Girl…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960–1961
    Penny Santon
    Penny Santon
    • Mrs. Andreadesas Mrs. Andreades…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960–1962
    Herman Rudin
    • Rossias Rossi…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1960–1961
    Frank DeKova
    Frank DeKova
    • Ben Dorschelas Ben Dorschel…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1960–1961
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    The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s Chicago.
    new york city new yorkgoof in titlegangster1920schicago illinois5 more
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      • Crime
      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      This series was an attempt by ABC to replicate the success of their 1959 period crime drama hit The Untouchables, which in its first year was TV's 8th most popular show. But Roaring Twenties aired opposite two established hits, NBC's Bonanza and Perry Mason on CBS, and never overcame that competition. It barely lasted two seasons before being cancelled.

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    I too fondly remember the Roaring 20's and had a serious pre-teen crush on Dorothy Provine for many years. As far as I know, the series is not available on video disc or tape. So far the only way I have found to obtain copies (few and far between)of this great series was from sellers on Ebay, who had videotaped the series from re-runs in their local area. It appears that the tapes I purchased were 4th or 5th generation tapes and thus the quality was not as great as I would have liked, but nevertheless, all the copies I purchased, except one, were watchable, and brought back some great memories. Compared to the TV standards of today, these old series are somewhat lacking in story lines and excitement, but Miss Provine's singing is just as entertaining today as it was in the 1960's. That being said, if this great old series did become available for purchase, I would probably be first in line at the checkout counter.
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    • parrish91
    • Jul 23, 2008

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Es geschah in den Zwanzigern
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 17, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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