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Burke's Law

Amos Burke was a Los Angeles chief of detectives who was also a millionaire with a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce, a mansion, and a high-wheeling lifestyle. This series was noted for its glamorous, sophisticatedy settings, unusual twists on formula homicide plots, and big-name guest stars. After a couple of seasons, its format was radically revamped. Burke left the police force and became an agent for US intelligence, and, the show's name changed; Amos Burke; Secret Agent. Burke's adventures were briefly revived in 1994, under the original title.

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Cast & Crew See All

Gene Barry
Capt. Amos Burke
Gary Conway
Det. Tim Tilson
Regis Toomey
Det. Les Hart

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Balance of Terror

Wed, Sep 15, 196560 mins

In his first mission as a secret agent, Burke replaces and pretends to be both pilot and deliveryman Schreiner to infiltrate a syndicate that smuggles Red Chinese gold into Latin America to finance rebels.

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Awards

  • 1965 - Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Male - winner
  • 1964 - Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Female - nominated
  • 1964 - Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Female - nominated

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