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The Law and Mr. Jones

1960–1962 · 2 seasons

A sober, talky courtroom drama that leans on moral argument and a principled lawyer's conscience rather than action.

Created by
Sy Gomberg
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Overview
The Law and Mr. Jones is a 45-episode half-hour television crime drama starring James Whitmore. The series aired on ABC in two nonconsecutive seasons from October 7, 1960, to September 22, 1961, and again from April 19 to July 5, 1962. The program was created and produced by Sy Gomberg, and was set in New York City.
How it feels
Earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Justice, morality, crime, power
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Created by
Sy Gomberg
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

Cast

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Details

Genres
mystery, crime, drama
Created by
Sy Gomberg
Starring
James Whitmore, Conlan Carter, Janet De Gore, Peter Falk, Leo Penn, Robert Champion, Reid Hammond, Bob Kelljan
Length
2 seasons, 45 episodes, 60 min each
Network
ABC
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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