The Bold Ones: The Lawyers
Encyclopedia
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (or The Lawyers) is an American legal drama
that aired for three season on NBC
from December 1968 through February 1972.
as Walter Nichols, a self respecting attorney who hires two young brothers (Joseph Campanella
and James Farentino
) who both are lawyers and help him with his cases.
The Lawyers was part of The Bold Ones
, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors
(with E.G. Marshall), The Protectors
(with Leslie Nielsen
) and The Senator
(with Hal Holbrook
). It was nominated for three Emmy awards and won two of them.
Pat Hingle
and Walter Brooke
both made two guest appearances, before they had also made guest appearances in The New Doctors, Kermit Murdock
who also made two guest appearances later made cameos in The Senator.
Legal drama
A legal drama is a work of dramatic fiction about crime and civil litigation. Subtypes of legal dramas include courtroom dramas and legal thrillers, and come in all forms, including novels, television shows, and films. Legal drama sometimes overlap with crime drama, most notably in the case of Law...
that aired for three season on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
from December 1968 through February 1972.
Synopsis
The series stars Burl IvesBurl Ives
Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American actor, writer and folk music singer. As an actor, Ives's work included comedies, dramas, and voice work in theater, television, and motion pictures. Music critic John Rockwell said, "Ives's voice .....
as Walter Nichols, a self respecting attorney who hires two young brothers (Joseph Campanella
Joseph Campanella
Joseph Campanella in Lewistown, Pennsylvania is an American character actor who has appeared in over 200 TV and film roles since 1955, including such shows as The Eleventh Hour, The Fugitive, Mission: Impossible, Gunsmoke, The Road West, The Golden Girls and Mama's Family. He also had a role in...
and James Farentino
James Farentino
James Farentino is an American actor. He has appeared in almost one hundred roles, among them in The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth, and Dynasty.-Career:...
) who both are lawyers and help him with his cases.
The Lawyers was part of The Bold Ones
The Bold Ones
The Bold Ones is the umbrella title for several television series. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1973...
, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on NBC, from 1969 to 1973.-Overview:The series focuses on the life of Dr. David Craig The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (also known as The New Doctors) is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on...
(with E.G. Marshall), The Protectors
The Bold Ones: The Protectors
The Bold Ones: The Protectors is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970; it lasted for seven episodes ....
(with Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen
Leslie William Nielsen, OC was a Canadian and naturalized American actor and comedian. Nielsen appeared in more than one hundred films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, portraying more than 220 characters...
) and The Senator
The Bold Ones: The Senator
The Bold Ones: The Senator is an American political television drama series that aired on NBC from 1970 through 1971, lasting for nine episodes . The series stars Hal Holbrook as Senator Hays Stowe.The Senator was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New...
(with Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Harold Rowe "Hal" Holbrook, Jr. is an American actor. His television roles include Abraham Lincoln in the 1976 TV series Lincoln, Hays Stowe on The Bold Ones: The Senator and Capt. Lloyd Bucher on Pueblo. He is also known for his role in the 2007 film Into the Wild, for which he was nominated for...
). It was nominated for three Emmy awards and won two of them.
Pat Hingle
Pat Hingle
Martin Patterson "Pat" Hingle was an American actor.-Early life:Hingle was born Martin Patterson Hingle in Miami, Florida, the son of Marvin Louise , a schoolteacher and musician, and Clarence Martin Hingle, a building contractor. Hingle enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1941, dropping out of...
and Walter Brooke
Walter Brooke
Walter Brooke was an American actor. Brooke is best known for playing Mr. McGuire in The Graduate, where he said his famous line, "Plastics"....
both made two guest appearances, before they had also made guest appearances in The New Doctors, Kermit Murdock
Kermit Murdock
Kermit Murdock was a film, television and radio actor known for his avuncular and professorial character portrayals....
who also made two guest appearances later made cameos in The Senator.
Main cast
- Burl IvesBurl IvesBurl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American actor, writer and folk music singer. As an actor, Ives's work included comedies, dramas, and voice work in theater, television, and motion pictures. Music critic John Rockwell said, "Ives's voice .....
as Walter Nichols an attorney that hires the Darrel brothers to help him with his cases. (appeared in all the episodes) - Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaJoseph Campanella in Lewistown, Pennsylvania is an American character actor who has appeared in over 200 TV and film roles since 1955, including such shows as The Eleventh Hour, The Fugitive, Mission: Impossible, Gunsmoke, The Road West, The Golden Girls and Mama's Family. He also had a role in...
as Brian Darrell, one of the two Darrel Brothers who helps Nicholas with his cases. (appeared in 24 episodes) - James FarentinoJames FarentinoJames Farentino is an American actor. He has appeared in almost one hundred roles, among them in The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth, and Dynasty.-Career:...
as Neil Darrell, the other one of the two Darrel Brothers. (appeared in 23 episodes)
Recurring Characters
- John MilfordJohn MilfordJohn Milford was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, playing scores of roles, often as a western villain....
as Lieutenant Paul Hewitt (appeared in 6 episodes) - Todd MartinTodd Martin----Todd Christopher Martin is a former professional tennis player from the United States.-Playing career:...
as Deputy District Attorney Skinner (appeared in 3 episodes)
Guest Stars
- Roger DavisRoger DavisRoger Davis may refer to:*Roger Davis , American actor*Roger Davis , American actor in television series Dark Shadows and Alias Smith and Jones...
made three appearances including "The Long Morning After: Pt. 1 and Pt. 2" - Will GeerWill GeerWill Geer was an American actor and social activist. His original name was William Aughe Ghere. He is remembered for his portrayal of Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton in the 1970s TV series, The Waltons....
made three appearances including "The Verdict" - David Spielberg made three appearances as Vernon Wahlburg
- Dana ElcarDana ElcarDana Elcar was an American television and movie character actor. Although he appeared in about 40 films, his most memorable role was on the 1980s and 1990s television series MacGyver as Peter Thornton, an administrator working for the Phoenix Foundation...
made two appearances as District Attorney Shannon including "The Crowd Pleasers" - John S. RaginJohn S. RaginJohn S. Ragin is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Robert Asten, M.E. in the TV-series Quincy, M.E. ....
made two appearances - John RandolphJohn Randolph (actor)John Randolph was an American film, television and stage actor.-Early life:Randolph was born Emanuel Hirsch Cohen in New York City, the son of Jewish immigrants Dorothy , an insurance agent, and Louis Cohen, a hat manufacturer...
made two appearances as Dr. Paul Schaefer - Charles AidmanCharles AidmanCharles Aidman was an American film scenarist and television actor.-Career:Among his many television credits include appearances on NBC's western series The Road West in the 1966 episode "The Lean Years"...
made three appearances including "The Rockford Riddle" and "The Search for Leslie Grey" - Nina Shipman made two appearances as Louise Miller
- Richard Van VleetRichard Van VleetRichard Van Vleet, also sometimes credited as Richard Van Fleet or Rick Van Vleet is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and director....
made two appearances as James Fryman - James Wainwright made two appearances as Bill Stillman
- Charles Lampkin made two appearances
- George MurdockGeorge MurdockGeorge Peter Murdock was a notable American anthropologist. He is remembered for his empirical approach to ethnological studies and his landmark works on Old World populations.-Early life:...
made two appearances as District Attorney Braddock - Leslie Perkins made two appearances
- Kermit MurdockKermit MurdockKermit Murdock was a film, television and radio actor known for his avuncular and professorial character portrayals....
made two appearances as Judge Chapman including "Justice is a Sometime Thing" - Ramon BieriRamon BieriRamon Arens Bieri was an American actor who has starred in many films and many TV shows.-Biography:He co-starred on the short-lived 1981 TV series Bret Maverick with James Garner. Bieri appeared in many TV movies as well...
made two appearances as Judge Hartman - Walter BrookeWalter BrookeWalter Brooke was an American actor. Brooke is best known for playing Mr. McGuire in The Graduate, where he said his famous line, "Plastics"....
made two appearances as Dr. Howe including "By Reason of Insanity" - Clarke Gordon made two appearances
- Pamela McMyler made two appearances as Linda Sternwood
- Jared MartinJared MartinJared Martin is an American film and television actor.-Acting career:Born in Queens, New York to Charles E. Martin a cover artist for The New Yorker, and his wife, Florence, Jared Martin began acting at the age of ten, when his parents gave him the choice of either learning to play the piano, or...
made two appearances including "Trial of a Pfc" - Frank CampanellaFrank CampanellaFrank Campanella was an American character actor.Campanella was born in New York City, the son of Sicilian immigrants Mary O. and Philip Campanella, a musician. He was the brother of actor Joseph Campanella and spoke mostly Italian growing up; this proved useful during World War II, when he worked...
made two appearances - Herbert Nelson made two appearances
- Ford RaineyFord RaineyFord Rainey was an American film, stage and television actor.-Early life:Rainey was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, the son of Vyrna , a teacher, and Archie Coleman Rainey. Rainey graduated from Centralia Junior College in Washington state and the Cornish Drama School in Seattle. He first acted on...
made two appearances - Patricia BarryPatricia BarryPatricia Barry is an American actor.-References:...
made two appearances playing different roles - Bob Corff made two appearances as Brother Bartholomew
- Anne HelmAnne HelmAnne Helm is a retired actress, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and currently resides in Pasadena, CA.Living in New York City, she began pursuing a career as an actress which eventually led to Hollywood. Beginning in the 1950s, she made guest appearances on different television series and made...
made two appearances - Pat HinglePat HingleMartin Patterson "Pat" Hingle was an American actor.-Early life:Hingle was born Martin Patterson Hingle in Miami, Florida, the son of Marvin Louise , a schoolteacher and musician, and Clarence Martin Hingle, a building contractor. Hingle enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1941, dropping out of...
made two appearances as General Sternwood - Pete DuelPete DuelPete Duel was an American actor, best known for his role in the television series Alias Smith and Jones.-Early life:Peter Ellstrom Deuel was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in nearby Penfield....
made an appearance in "Trial of a Pfc"
Episodes
The following is a list of titles of the broadcast episodes broken down by seasons:Season One (1969-1970)
- "A Game of Chance"
- "The People Against Ortega"
- "The Crowd Pleaser"
- "Rockford Riddle"
- "Shriek of Silence"
- "Trial of a Mafioso"
- "Point of Honor"
- "The Shattered Image"
Season Two (1970-1971)
- "The Verdict"
- "Panther in a Cage"
- "Trial of a Pfc."
- "The People Against Dr. Chapman"
- "The Loneliness Racket"
- "The Search for Leslie Grey"
- "The Hyland Confession"
- "The Price of Justice"
Season Three (1971-1972)
- "The Invasion of Kevin Ireland"
- "The Strange Secret of Yermo Hill"
- "Hall of Justice"
- "In Defense of Ellen McKay"
- "By Reason of Insanity"
- "Justice Is a Sometime Thing"
- "The Letter of the Law"
- "The Long Morning After" (Pt. 1)
- "The Long Morning After" (Pt. 2)
- "In Sudden Darkness"
- "Lisa, I Hardly Knew You"
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Emmy Award Primetime Emmy Award The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American primetime television programming... |
Nominated | Outstanding Achievement in Film Editing for Entertainment Programming - For a Series or a Single Program of a Series | Richard Bracken, Gloryette Clark, and Terry Williams |
| Won | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program of a Series with Continuing Characters and/or Theme | Alexander Singer (For episode "The Invasion of Kevin Ireland") | ||
| Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition - For a Series or a Single Program of a Series | Pete Rugolo (For episode "In Defense of Ellen McKay") | |||
| Writers Guild of America Award Writers Guild of America Award The Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949... |
Nominated | Best Written Dramatic Episodic Script (Any Length) | Brett Huggins (Story) and Jack B. Sowards (Teleplay) (For episode "The Invasion of Kevin Ireland") |
See also
- The Bold OnesThe Bold OnesThe Bold Ones is the umbrella title for several television series. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1973...
- The Bold Ones: The ProtectorsThe Bold Ones: The ProtectorsThe Bold Ones: The Protectors is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970; it lasted for seven episodes ....
- The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsThe Bold Ones: The New DoctorsThe Bold Ones: The New Doctors is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on NBC, from 1969 to 1973.-Overview:The series focuses on the life of Dr. David Craig The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (also known as The New Doctors) is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on...
- The Bold Ones: The SenatorThe Bold Ones: The SenatorThe Bold Ones: The Senator is an American political television drama series that aired on NBC from 1970 through 1971, lasting for nine episodes . The series stars Hal Holbrook as Senator Hays Stowe.The Senator was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New...