Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    Best of 2021OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersGolden GlobesEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
    AllTitlesTV EpisodesCelebsCompaniesKeywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In

87th Precinct

  • TV Series
  • 1961–19621961–1962
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
154
YOUR RATING
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
87th Precinct (1961)
CrimeDrama

Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the li... Read allManhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the lives of the officers of the 87th and their families: Steve Carella and his deaf/mute wife, ... Read allManhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the lives of the officers of the 87th and their families: Steve Carella and his deaf/mute wife, Teddy; rookie Bert Kling; long-time veteran Roger Havilland and the wryly philosophical Me... Read all

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
154
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Evan Hunter(characters)
  • Stars
    • Robert Lansing
    • Ron Harper
    • Gregory Walcott
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Evan Hunter(characters)
  • Stars
    • Robert Lansing
    • Ron Harper
    • Gregory Walcott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Episodes30

    Browse episodes
    TopTop-rated
    1 Season

    Photos31

    Dennis Hopper and Norman Fell in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Willis Bouchey and Robert Lansing in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Janis Paige and Gregory Walcott in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Victor Jory in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Danny Bravo in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Fred Beir and Joan Patrick in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Michael Dante in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Philip Bourneuf and Ray Teal in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Lee Tracy in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Rosemary DeCamp in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Norman Fell and John Alvin in 87th Precinct (1961)
    Buzz Martin and Virginia Vincent in 87th Precinct (1961)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Det. Steve Carellaas Det. Steve Carella
    30 episodes30 eps • 1961–1962
    Ron Harper
    Ron Harper
    • Det. Bert Klingas Det. Bert Kling
    30 episodes30 eps • 1961–1962
    Gregory Walcott
    Gregory Walcott
    • Det. Roger Havillandas Det. Roger Havilland
    30 episodes30 eps • 1961–1962
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Det. Meyer Meyeras Det. Meyer Meyer
    30 episodes30 eps • 1961–1962
    Dennis McCarthy
    Dennis McCarthy
    • The Lab Manas The Lab Man…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1961–1962
    Dal McKennon
    Dal McKennon
    • Blaneyas Blaney…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1961–1962
    Ruth Storey
    • Sarah Meyeras Sarah Meyer
    5 episodes5 eps • 1961–1962
    Paul Genge
    Paul Genge
    • The Lieutenantas The Lieutenant…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1961–1962
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Teddy Carellaas Teddy Carella
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1962
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Grossmanas Grossman
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1962
    Margie Regan
    • Claire Townsendas Claire Townsend…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Harlan Warde
    Harlan Warde
    • Dr. Ben Danielsas Dr. Ben Daniels…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Rusty Lane
    Rusty Lane
    • Murchisonas Murchison…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
    Sheila Bromley
    Sheila Bromley
    • Mrs. Hofmanas Mrs. Hofman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    John McLiam
    John McLiam
    • Charles Reynoldsas Charles Reynolds…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    Roger Mobley
    Roger Mobley
    • Dannyas Danny…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    Alvy Moore
    Alvy Moore
    • Adam Sloanas Adam Sloan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    Hank Brandt
    • Georgeas George…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1961–1962
    • Creator
      • Evan Hunter(characters)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit
    Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the lives of the officers of the 87th and their families: Steve Carella and his deaf/mute wife, Teddy; rookie Bert Kling; long-time veteran Roger Havilland and the wryly philosophical Meyer Meyer. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
    new york citypolicedetective
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Lieutenant Jim Burns was the name of the Lieutenant played by Paul Genge in the series. This is confirmed in Episode 24 Square Cop.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Showbiz Today: Episode dated 11 January 1997 (1997)

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    87th Precinct-A Forgotten Classic
    This was an excellent program that should have run longer. Robert Lansing was an excellent Steve Carella and the other characters were also good. The only thing different from the novels was Roger Havilland portrayed by Gregory Walcott. On the show, he was a tough but likable person whereas in the novels he was a brutal jerk. The earliest episodes were the best in my opinion. Especially the very first two, The Floater and Lady in Waiting. I was lucky enough to find VHS copies on eBay. In another episode, The Very Hard Sell, Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek fame appears as a very nasty drug pusher while Arte Johnson later of Laugh-In appears as a desk clerk at a fleabag hotel.

    This would make an excellent DVD collection, but of course, it is probably not well remembered although McBain's series of novels are very popular.
    helpful•32
    0
    • gnrjr50
    • Mar 31, 2007

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • September 25, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Polizeirevier 87
    • Filming locations
      • Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hubbell Robinson Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    87th Precinct (1961)
    Top Gap
    What is the English language plot outline for 87th Precinct (1961)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page
    Add episode

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in December
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    Best of 2021: Top 10 Stars of the Year
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2021 by IMDb.com, Inc.