Behind Closed Doors
The files of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias were the basis of this series based on American counterespionage from 25 years in naval intelligence. The stories were connected with the Cold War which required frequent updates supplied by Admiral Zacharias, who served as technical consultant for the series. Bruce Gordon played Commander Matson who hosted the program and was occasionally featured in several episodes.
- 1958-1959
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama
The files of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias were the basis of this series based on American counterespionage from 25 years in naval intelligence. The stories were connected with the Cold War which required frequent updates supplied by Admiral Zacharias, who served as technical consultant for the series. Bruce Gordon played Commander Matson who hosted the program and was occasionally featured in several episodes.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1958 - 1959
Episode 1
The Cape Canaveral Story
Thu, Oct 2, 1958 30 mins
Episode 2
Flight to Freedom
Thu, Oct 9, 1958 30 mins
Episode 3
Double Jeopardy
Thu, Oct 16, 1958 30 mins
Episode 4
Mig 9
Thu, Oct 23, 1958 30 mins
Episode 5
Trouble in Test Cell 19
Thu, Oct 30, 1958 30 mins
Episode 6
Man in the Moon
Thu, Nov 6, 1958 30 mins
Episode 7
The Nike Story
Thu, Nov 13, 1958 30 mins
Episode 8
It Was Learned on High Authority
Thu, Nov 27, 1958 30 mins
Episode 9
The Enemy on the Flank
Thu, Dec 4, 1958 30 mins
Episode 10
A Cover of Art
Thu, Dec 11, 1958 30 mins
Episode 11
The Middle East Story
Thu, Dec 18, 1958 30 mins
Episode 12
The Brioni Story
Thu, Dec 25, 1958 30 mins
Episode 13
The Obelisk
Thu, Jan 1, 1959 30 mins
British atomic scientist defects to the Communists.
Episode 14
Message from Hardenburg
Thu, Jan 8, 1959 30 mins
Episode 15
The Alkaloid Angle
Thu, Jan 22, 1959 30 mins
A French woman spy is saved by an American agent from being killed by narcotics smugglers.
Episode 16
Crypto 40
Thu, Jan 29, 1959 30 mins
Episode 17
The Alaskan Story
Thu, Feb 5, 1959 30 mins
Episode 18
The Quemoy Story
Thu, Feb 12, 1959 30 mins
Episode 19
The Vicec Story
Thu, Feb 19, 1959 30 mins
Episode 20
The Geneva Story
Thu, Feb 26, 1959 30 mins
Episode 21
The Meeting
Thu, Mar 5, 1959 30 mins
Episode 22
Mightier Than the Sword
Thu, Mar 12, 1959 30 mins
Episode 23
The Gamble
Thu, Mar 19, 1959 30 mins
Episode 24
Double Agent
Thu, Mar 26, 1959 30 mins
Episode 25
The Antidote
Thu, Apr 2, 1959 30 mins
Episode 26
Assignment Prague
Thu, Apr 9, 1959 30 mins