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I'm the Law

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I'm the Law
GenrePolice drama
Developed byCosman Productions
Television Corporation of America
Directed byJean Yarbrough
George Archainbaud
Robert G. Walker
StarringGeorge Raft
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersPat Costello
Lou Costello
Production locationsNew York City, United States
EditorWilliam Austin
Running time25 mins.
Original release
NetworkSyndicated
ReleaseFebruary 13 (1953-02-13) –
July 31, 1953 (1953-07-31)

I'm the Law is the title of a 30-minute syndicated American television police drama series which aired in 1953 starring George Raft as Lt. George Kirby, a New York Police Department detective involved in solving a variety of crimes in New York City.[1][2]

Filming began in March 1952.[3]

The series first aired on February 13, 1953 and ended on July 31, 1953.[citation needed] It was filmed at Hal Roach Studios by a production company owned by Lou Costello. Costello's brother, Pat, was the executive producer.[4] Jean Yarbrough was the director. The series was distributed by MCA-TV.[5]

Cast and guest stars

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Besides Raft, Rochelle Hudson and Gordon Jones were members of the show's cast.[5] Other actors seen on the program included those indicated in the table below.

Actor Role Appearances
June Vincent Dorothy Hill 2 episodes
Lawrence Dobkin Fred Harms 2 episodes
J. Anthony Hughes Police officer 2 episodes
Frank Marlowe Murderer 2 episodes
Robert Bice Detective Bill 2 episodes
Rex Lease Officer Johnny 2 episodes

Reception

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The New York Times TV critic said Raft's "show is not bad at all, at least not by the TV standard for detective stories... Mr Raft is still playing Mr Raft... however his limited histrionic abilities in some way work to his advantage."[6]

References

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  1. ^ Everett Aaker, The Films of George Raft, McFarland & Company, 2013 p 189
  2. ^ Vagg, Stephen (February 9, 2020). "Why Stars Stop Being Stars: George Raft". Filmink.
  3. ^ "Coast Activity". Variety. March 12, 1952. p. 40. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Erickson, Hal (1989). Syndicated Television: The First Forty Years, 1947-1987'. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 32. ISBN 0-7864-1198-8.
  5. ^ a b "Reviews of TV Film Shows". Billboard. October 3, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  6. ^ J. G. (Feb 18, 1953). "TELEVISION IN REVIEW". New York Times. ProQuest 112610898.
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