The D.A.'s Man
| The D.A.'s Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Based on | "The D.A.'s Man", by James D. Horan and Harold R. Danforth |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Frank Comstock |
| Composer | Frank Comstock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jack Webb |
| Producer | Frank La Tourette |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Mark VII Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | January 3 – August 29, 1959 |
The D.A.'s Man is an American television crime drama, produced by Jack Webb, that aired on NBC from January 3, 1959, to August 29, 1959.[1]
Premise
[edit]The central character, who went by the single name Shannon, was a private detective who worked for the Manhattan district attorney.[2] Topics that Shannon investigated included hijacking rings, narcotics, prostitution, and other illegal activities that provided money to the underworld.[3] His investigations led him to use "a variety of guises to ferret out criminals".[4]
Shannon was not allowed to carry a gun or identification of any kind, and police were not aware of his position.[5]
Cast
[edit]- John Compton as Shannon[2]
- Ralph Manza as Al Bonacorsi[3]
- Herb Ellis as Frank LaValle[3]
Episode list
[edit]| Nº | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sammy's Friend[5]" | January 3, 1959 |
| 2 | "Guns for Hire" | January 10, 1959 |
| 3 | "Inside Track" | January 17, 1959 |
| 4 | "The Unlucky Dutchman" | January 24, 1959 |
| 5 | "The Mob Versus O'Hara" | January 31, 1959 |
| 6 | "The Pushers" | February 7, 1959 |
| 7 | "Iron Mike Benedict" | February 16, 1959 |
| 8 | "Find Ezra Kane" | February 21, 1959 |
| 9 | "A Girl's Best Friend" | March 7, 1959 |
| 10 | "The Witness" | March 14, 1959 |
| 11 | "Two for Shakespeare" | March 21, 1959 |
| 12 | "Moonshine in Manhattan" | March 28, 1959 |
| 13 | "Iron Star" | April 4, 1959 |
| 14 | "Jail Watch" | April 11, 1959 |
| 15 | "Shakedown" | April 18, 1959 |
| 16 | "Corky" | April 25, 1959 |
| 17 | "The Club Fighter" | May 2, 1959 |
| 18 | "The Triangle" | May 9, 1959 |
| 19 | "Mr. Respectable" | May 16, 1959 |
| 20 | "Bajour" | May 23, 1959 |
| 21 | "Mr. Santa Claus" | May 30, 1959 |
| 22 | "The Actress" | June 6, 1959 |
| 23 | "Manhattan Gigolo" | June 13, 1959 |
| 24 | "Out of Town" | June 20, 1959 |
| 25 | "The Duke" | June 27, 1959 |
| 26 | "Flight 729" | July 4, 1959 |
Production
[edit]The program was based on the book The D.A.'s Man by Harold Danforth and James B. Horan,[6] which was "a nonfiction novel based on Danforth's real-life experiences as a special investigator for the NYC Special Rackets Prosecutor and the Manhattan DA's office."[5] It was produced by Mark VII Limited.[7] It replaced The Ed Wynn Show[8] at 10:30 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturdays.[3]
Webb was the executive producer, and Frank LaTourette was the producer.[5] Danforth was the technical advisor.[5] Webb and Ben Alexander were among the directors. Writers included Charles Beaumont and Richard Matheson.[5]
Liggett & Myers, for Chesterfield King and L&M cigarettes, sponsored the program. George Stevens Jr. and Webb were among the directors.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 203. p. 267. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ a b c d Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 311. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Bob (January 17, 1959). "'D. A.'s Man' Talks Like TV Western Star". The Evening Sun. Pennsylvania, Hanover. p. 12. Retrieved May 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Erickson, Hal (September 29, 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Law Shows: Factual and Fictional Series About Judges, Lawyers and the Courtroom, 1948-2008. McFarland. pp. 76–77. ISBN 978-0-7864-3828-0. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Hayde, Michael J. (2001). My Name's Friday: The Unauthorized But True Story of Dragnet and the Films of Jack Webb. Cumberland House Publishing. ISBN 9781581821901. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 191. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
- ^ Adams, Val (November 27, 1958). "N. B. C. Will Drop 2 TV Shows Soon: 'Ed Wynn Show' and 'Brains and Brawn' to Be Canceled -- Union Talk Held". The New York Times. p. 71. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
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