American TV series or program
87th Precinct is an American crime drama starring Robert Lansing, Gena Rowlands, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott and Norman Fell, which aired on NBC on Monday evenings during the 1961–1962 television season.
Synopsis
The characters appeared in a series of novels and short stories written by Ed McBain.[1] Lansing portrayed Detective Steve Carella, who worked in Manhattan's 87th precinct.[2]
The 87th Precinct TV series differs from the books in that the series is explicitly set in New York. As well, the character of Roger Havilland in the books is violent, corrupt, and thoroughly disliked by the other members of the squad; for the TV series, he was transformed into an honest and respected veteran officer.
87th Precinct premiered on September 25, 1961 and ended on September 10, 1962.[3]
Cast
Recurring
- Gena Rowlands appeared in 4 episodes as Steve's wife Teddy Carella, and was featured in the opening credits in those episodes in which she did appear.
- Paul Genge appeared in 5 episodes as Lt. Byrnes, the detectives' immediate superior officer.
- Ruth Storey appeared in 5 episodes as Meyer's wife, Sarah Meyer.
- Del McKinnon appeared in 7 episodes as medical examiner Dr. Blaney.
Episodes
Home media
Timeless Media Group released the complete series on DVD in Region 1 in August 2012.[4]
Notes
- ^ Though not identified by name in the credits, the novel in question was The Con Man.
- ^ This was the on-screen credit, although "The Empty Hours" (not simply "Empty Hours") was actually a novella, and the title story of the 87th Precinct story collection The Empty Hours.
- ^ Though not identified by name in the credits, the novel in question was Killer's Choice. It was the second episode of the series to be adapted from this novel, but the two episodes are focused on very different plots that occurred separately (but concurrently) in the original novel.
References
- ^ Jenner, Mareike (4 February 2016). American TV Detective Dramas: Serial Investigations. Springer. pp. 84–85. ISBN 978-1-137-42566-9. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 303. ISBN 0-345-42923-0.
- ^ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 254. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
- ^ "87th Precinct - 'The Complete Series' with Norman Fell (Before He Was 'Mr. Roper'!)". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
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