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Hawkins

  • TV Series
  • 1973–19741973–1974
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Hawkins (1973)
CrimeDramaMystery

The cases of slow-talking West Virginia attorney Billy Jim Hawkins.The cases of slow-talking West Virginia attorney Billy Jim Hawkins.The cases of slow-talking West Virginia attorney Billy Jim Hawkins.

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7.8/10
132
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  • Creator
    • David Karp
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Strother Martin
    • Mayf Nutter
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  • Creator
    • David Karp
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Strother Martin
    • Mayf Nutter
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Billy Jim Hawkinsas Billy Jim Hawkins
    8 episodes8 eps • 1973–1974
    Strother Martin
    Strother Martin
    • R.J. Hawkinsas R.J. Hawkins
    5 episodes5 eps • 1973–1974
    Mayf Nutter
    • Jeremiah Stockeras Jeremiah Stocker
    3 episodes3 eps • 1973–1974
    James Hampton
    James Hampton
    • Earl Colemanas Earl Coleman
    2 episodes2 eps • 1973
    Suzanne Hunt
    Suzanne Hunt
    • Brigittaas Brigitta…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1974
    Tyne Daly
    Tyne Daly
    • Ellen Hamiltonas Ellen Hamilton
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Frank Guilfoyleas Frank Guilfoyle
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    James Luisi
    James Luisi
    • Andy Tyleras Andy Tyler
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Edith Dayton-Thomasas Edith Dayton-Thomas
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Sheree North
    Sheree North
    • Debbie Laneas Debbie Lane
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Jeanette Nolan
    Jeanette Nolan
    • Tessie Hawkinsas Tessie Hawkins
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • George Davisas George Davis
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright
    • Jenny Burkeas Jenny Burke
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Paul Burke
    Paul Burke
    • Fred Wyattas Fred Wyatt
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Warren J. Kemmerling
    Warren J. Kemmerling
    • Ernie Fiskas Ernie Fisk
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell
    • Jake Parkinsas Jake Parkins
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    James Best
    James Best
    • Sheriff John Earlyas Sheriff John Early
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Diana Douglas
    Diana Douglas
    • Clara Guilfoyleas Clara Guilfoyle
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    • Creator
      • David Karp
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    Billy Jim Hawkins was a very clever defense attorney, whose drawl and laid back manner often fooled his adversaries into underestimating his skills as an attorney. Billy Jim's office was located in a small town in West Virginia, although his cases often took him to other places around the country. R.J. was Billy Jim's cousin and associate who did most of Billy Jim's legwork. —Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
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    • Trivia
      This series alternated on Tuesday evenings with "Shaft (1973)" which may have led to the early demise of both series. Contemporary analysts suggested that since the two shows appealed to vastly different audience bases, alternating them only served to confuse fans of both series, giving neither show the time to build up a large viewership.
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      Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

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    This should be out on DVD
    The producers of this show originally wanted Andy Griffith, but instead made the very interesting choice of Jimmy Stewart. )We all know what Griffith did end up doing.) Stewart is one of the greatest movie stars ever; very few on his level ever ended up the star of a TV series, much less two. I'm not asking for the Stewart sitcom; I am asking for HAWKINS. The interplay between him and resolutely colorful Strother Martin was funny, the mysteries were satisfying, Stewart was just fine. Mystery series do well on DVD; Stewart movies do well on DVD. This would seem an obvious choice--but to whom do we complain? Does MGM (and probably therefor Warners) own the video rights, or does CBS?
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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kalla mig Billy Jim
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Arena Productions
      • MGM Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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