The Bold Ones: The Lawyers 

Walter Nichols, an older and experienced lawyer, serves as a mentor to two attorney brothers. Brian is the more cerebral sibling, better at research. The younger Neil is impulsive and prone... See full summary »

Creator:

Roy Huggins

Stars:

Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Burl Ives	...	Walter Nicholls / ... 27 episodes, 1969-1972
Joseph Campanella	...	Brian Darrell 26 episodes, 1969-1972
James Farentino	...	Neil Darrell 21 episodes, 1969-1972

Storyline

Walter Nichols, an older and experienced lawyer, serves as a mentor to two attorney brothers. Brian is the more cerebral sibling, better at research. The younger Neil is impulsive and prone towards difficult cases.The three men combine their varied talents into creating a successful law firm.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1969 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lawyers

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (27 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was one of four elements under the "Bold Ones" umbrella title. Originally, it would air every four weeks. However, by its final season it was alternating every two weeks with The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969).

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Quotes

Walter Nichols: Any lawyer who represents himself in a trial has a fool for a client.

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Connections

Featured in The Universal Story (1996)

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