THANK YOU very much for uploading these two episodes. Had never heard of this mid-50s CBS series til I saw it listed on your channel. Though definitely low budget, I enjoyed it. Always liked the star, Reed Hadley (who had a very active career also narrating documentaries). One wonders if public defenders have investigators of their own just like most district attorney offices do. In these episodes, he had to do his own investigating. In a large city, the public defender's offices are probably overwhelmed. The DA's have the advantage of having the resources of the police available. Public defenders REALLY earn their pay, that's for sure!

Thanks for posting these videos. I love the Complete episodes with commercials next week previews.

A oldie but definitely a goodie

Hey , take a look at this bub . Those Phillip Morris Kings are top quality and the fastest opening pack in the world ! gonna go out right now and buy me a pack and smoke em .

Wow they really push the smokes here ... That spot in the opening was wild.

In the "Hot Rodders" episode, (second one) the guilty party who confessed to the vehicular murder would also shortly after, become host of a game show which was involved in the controversial scandal ($64,000 Question). The name: Hal March.

The series was seen on Thursdays at 10pm(et). Later, during the second season, Philip Morris shifted to co-sponsor status, with Revlon cosmetics sustaining the alternate weeks.

This was a "sequel" to "RACKET SQUAD"- produced by the same people, for the same sponsor. Unfortunately, Philip Morris sales were sliding at the time (not even their sponsorship of "I LOVE LUCY" on Monday nights could stem the slump)- and because of that, the series ended after the 1954-'55 season.

My Dad was making $1 60 per hour out in the Oilfields near Kermit. Texas in 1954!

The actress that played the stepmother looked like the same person ..i found it ; she was in everybody loves Raymond. Zia Sarina

Incidentally, the theme was Philip Morris' "signature" on radio and TV for over 20 years- Ferde Grofe's "On the Trail" {from "Grand Canyon Suite"- this was because Grofe's orchestra had headlined PM's 1933 radio show, and "On the Trail" continued to introduce all of their programs}. In syndication, a different theme was used.

Special Lunch 65 cents? Damn!

Fred Rutherford from Leave It To Beaver at 7:05.

Note the hot rod episode stated the umpire driver was found guilty of a manslaughter charge - a misdemeanor resulting in five years probation. I am not familiar enough with the law in that or any other jurisdiction nor whether or not the severity of the crime in 1954 - a misdemeanor - is still the same in 2023. Certainly food for though and perhaps further research.

must smoke phillip morris

28:54- "A Telecine Reproduction" was a fancy way of stating the program was *"A Film Presentation".*

A girl could quit school at 15 if married.... Those monsters of our past.

By-Polar....not good....