The Law and Mr. Jones
A legal drama that returned due to fan letters.
The Law and Mr. Jones is an American legal drama series that aired on ABC in two nonconsecutive seasons. The show starred James Whitmore and was set in New York City. It was created and produced by Sy Gomberg.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Legal drama
- Creator
- Sy Gomberg
- Writer
- William Bast
- Sy Gomberg
- Lester Pine
- Robert Pirosh
- Director
- David Alexander
- Charles F. Haas
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Starring
- James Whitmore
- Janet De Gore
- Conlan Carter
- Composer
- Hans Salter
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Production
James Whitmore stated in 2000 that the series arose from the American Civil Liberties Union and was conceived as a response to the McCarthy era, focusing on the right of people to disagree reasonably. He said he produced the show and called it a wonderful experience. ABC canceled the series after its first season, but thousands of angry letters from fans convinced the network to bring it back in 1962. Whitmore explained that the cancellation occurred because he refused to do commercials for Gleem Toothpaste as his character, and Procter and Gamble were the sponsors. He noted that the return was engineered by some newspaper guys and believed it was the only time that had happened with a TV show at that point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in The Law and Mr. Jones?
The Law and Mr. Jones stars James Whitmore, Janet De Gore and Conlan Carter.
How many episodes of The Law and Mr. Jones are there?
The Law and Mr. Jones has 45 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did The Law and Mr. Jones first air?
The Law and Mr. Jones first aired on 7 October 1960.
When did The Law and Mr. Jones end?
The Law and Mr. Jones last aired on 12 July 1962.
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