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Deadline

Deadline (1959-1961) is a renowned 1950s television drama series that meticulously re-enacted famous newspaper stories from history. Hosted and narrated by Paul Stewart, this syndicated production was crafted by Arnold Perl. Notable guest stars included Peter Falk and Diane...

Deadline (1959-1961) was a popular American television drama series that re-enacted famous newspaper stories from the past. Hosted by Paul Stewart, Arnold Perl produced this syndicated series featuring guest stars such as Peter Falk, Diane Ladd, Robert Lansing, and George Maharis. Thirty-nine episodes in total were produced.

Episodes:

Episode 2 State Scandal

2. State Scandal

Aired: Sep 24, 1959

George Thiem, a respected reporter, finds himself torn between his loyalty to...

Episode 3 Pickup

3. Pickup

Aired: Oct 1, 1959

In the next episode, a dogged journalist is determined to uncover the truth b...

Episode 4 The Neon Touch

4. The Neon Touch

Aired: Oct 8, 1959

A duo of enterprising teenagers concoct a plan to rapidly accumulate wealth b...

Episode 5 Extortion

5. Extortion

Aired: Oct 15, 1959

A renowned physician finds themselves in a desperate struggle against a ruthl...

Episode 6 The Accusing Finger

6. The Accusing Finger

Aired: Oct 22, 1959

A determined reporter, Ed Mowery, sets out to overturn a conviction, convince...

Episode 9 Charm Boy

9. Charm Boy

Aired: Nov 12, 1959

A fatal combination of a sorority meeting and a missed bus leads to a tragic ...

Episode 10 Old Man Lost

10. Old Man Lost

Aired: Nov 19, 1959

A journalist from the Boston Post endeavors to revive the will to live in an ...

Episode 11 The Human Storm

11. The Human Storm

Aired: Nov 26, 1959

A prison uprising and a determined journalist expose the dire circumstances a...

Episode 12 Hot Stuff

12. Hot Stuff

Aired: Dec 3, 1959

Fashion editor Trudy Prokop goes undercover to take down a shoplifting ring.

Episode 13 The Face of a Thief

13. The Face of a Thief

Aired: Dec 10, 1959

A seasoned journalist forms an unlikely alliance with a sharp-minded investig...

Episode 14 Murderess

14. Murderess

Aired: Dec 17, 1959

The enigmatic killer's assertion that no prison could contain her is shocking...

Episode 15 Chain Reaction

15. Chain Reaction

Aired: Dec 24, 1959

A former pilot, haunted by the devastating aftermath of his role in the Hiros...

Episode 16 Clean Kill

16. Clean Kill

Aired: Dec 31, 1959

Gene Lindsey of the Phoenix Gazette uses an unusual clue to crack a murder case.

Episode 17 Lonely Hearts Killer

17. Lonely Hearts Killer

Aired: Jan 7, 1960

A pair of investigative journalists pursue a serial murderer targeting lonely...

Episode 18 Return to Murder

18. Return to Murder

Aired: Jan 14, 1960

A fragile truce between two rival teenage gangs is threatened when a former g...

Episode 19 Scramble

19. Scramble

Aired: Jan 21, 1960

A journalist in Texas works to bridge the gap between a small town and a rece...

Episode 20 Massacre

20. Massacre

Aired: Jan 28, 1960

A deadly predator is wreaking havoc in California, leaving a trail of terror ...

Episode 21 The Blue Dahlia

21. The Blue Dahlia

Aired: Feb 4, 1960

A journalist's determination to uncover the truth leads her to challenge the ...

Episode 22 Checkmate

22. Checkmate

Aired: Feb 11, 1960

As authorities and journalists close in, a prime suspect is grilled about the...

Episode 23 Jail Break

23. Jail Break

Aired: Feb 18, 1960

A daring breakout unfolds as three inmates cleverly obtain pardons, cleverly ...

Episode 24 The Mad Bomber

24. The Mad Bomber

Aired: Feb 25, 1960

A festive season in New York turns into a nightmare as a mysterious bomber wr...

Episode 25 Character Witness

25. Character Witness

Aired: Mar 3, 1960

A dramatic turn of events unfolds as journalist Leo Sheridan takes the stand ...

Episode 26 Dumb Kid

26. Dumb Kid

Aired: Mar 10, 1960

A young journalist discovers a surprising encounter with two outlaws.

Episode 28 Birthday Present

28. Birthday Present

Aired: Mar 24, 1960

A family's ordinary day takes a shocking turn when a father and son's search ...

Episode 29 Suspicion of Murder

29. Suspicion of Murder

Aired: Mar 31, 1960

When a murder accusation puts her friend in danger, Bernice Freeman stands st...

Episode 30 Thesis for Murder

30. Thesis for Murder

Aired: Apr 7, 1960

A college student's obsession with crime leads them to orchestrate a meticulo...

Episode 31 Exposure

31. Exposure

Aired: Apr 14, 1960

A photography studio in Columbus, Ohio, is actually a front for a lucrative s...

Episode 32 Pig Woman

32. Pig Woman

Aired: Apr 21, 1960

A shocking turn of events unfolds as a woman's life takes a dark and sinister...

Episode 33 To Move a Mountain

33. To Move a Mountain

Aired: Apr 28, 1960

The next episode follows a journalist who was sheltered by two Burmese women ...

Episode 34 One Tall, One Short

34. One Tall, One Short

Aired: May 5, 1960

A sudden instinct guides Clayton Darrah, a determined reporter, in capturing ...

Episode 35 The Cave

35. The Cave

Aired: May 12, 1960

A solitary vehicle parked outside a mysterious cave piques the interest of a ...

Episode 36 The Two Ounce Trap

36. The Two Ounce Trap

Aired: May 19, 1960

A journalist delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding a series of...

Episode 37 The Last Knockout

37. The Last Knockout

Aired: May 26, 1960

Ed Reid, a determined reporter, embarks on a thrilling investigation to track...

Episode 38 Wetback

38. Wetback

Aired: Feb 1, 1961

A journalist assumes a new identity as a migrant worker to expose the treache...

Episode 39 Smoke Screen

39. Smoke Screen

Aired: Feb 4, 1961

As the flames of fear engulf the city, the Erie, Pa., fire department embarks...

Main Cast

Info about Deadline

Network: WPIX

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama