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Climax!

This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.

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Cast & Crew See All

William Lundigan
Self - Host
Art Gilmore
Announcer
Mary Costa
Self

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Jacob and the Angel

Thu, Oct 3, 1957

A criminal lawyer makes a desperate gamble to defend a boy charged with murder. Risking his career, his love, even his health, he faces an even greater terror when he finds his own guilty conscience is on trial.

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Awards

  • 1955 - Edgar - Best Episode in a TV Series - nominated
  • 1956 - Edgar - Best Episode in a TV Series - nominated
  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Dramatic Series - nominated
  • 1956 - Primetime Emmy - Best Television Adaptation - nominated

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