Kingston: Confidential
He may be rich and powerful, but never let it be said that multi-millionaire R.B. Kingston sits around and takes it easy. When not operating the Frazier News Group, a conglomerate of newspapers and television stations, former investigative reporter Kingston scopes out murder, kidnappings, extortion and corruption with the aid of his sexy young undercover assistants Tony and Beth.
- 1976-1977
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama
He may be rich and powerful, but never let it be said that multi-millionaire R.B. Kingston sits around and takes it easy. When not operating the Frazier News Group, a conglomerate of newspapers and television stations, former investigative reporter Kingston scopes out murder, kidnappings, extortion and corruption with the aid of his sexy young undercover assistants Tony and Beth.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 0
Kingston
Wed, Sep 15, 1976 100 mins
An investigative reporter, backed by the head of a newspaper and TV chain, uncovers a plot to utilize nuclear power plants in a scheme to take over the world.
Episode 1
Shadow Game
Wed, Mar 23, 1977 60 mins
A notorious union leader, newly out of prison, demands his former job back. Kingston is called in when the situation escalates, involving even a shy schoolteacher Kathleen Morgan.
Episode 2
Eight Columns Across the Top
Wed, Mar 30, 1977 60 mins
Kingston investigates the anonymous claim of election fraud regarding the passage of a state gambling referendum.
Episode 3
Seed of Corruption
Wed, Apr 6, 1977 60 mins
Kingston's investigation of a reporter's assault and the kidnapping of his informant uncovers payoffs to high-ranking police officials.
Episode 4
Triple Exposure
Wed, Apr 13, 1977 60 mins
A crooked building contractor attempts to blackmail a TV reporter (Diana Muldaur) to make her suppress an expose of construction fraud.
Episode 5
The Boston Shamrock
Wed, Jun 1, 1977 60 mins
Kingston investigates a former boxer and fundraiser for an Irish relief organization who may be complicit to a terrorist group involved in a mysterious explosion aboard a freighter carrying medical supplies to Northern Ireland.
Episode 6
The Rage at Hannibal
Wed, Jun 8, 1977 60 mins
While visiting a state prison Kingston's assistant Beth is taken hostage by rioting convicts and he attempts to negotiate her release.
Episode 7
Golden Girl
Wed, Jun 15, 1977 60 mins
When an East German diving champion (Diana Scarwid) runs off with a television reporter Kingston finds himself caught in the middle of an international situation.
Episode 8
Welcome to Paradise
Wed, Jun 22, 1977 60 mins
Kingston travels to the Caribbean to find a missing photojournalist who was investigating a blackmail scheme.
Episode 9
Monolith
Wed, Jul 6, 1977 60 mins
The defense against a big libel suit is compromised when corroborating notes are missing and an informer turns silent.
Episode 10
The Cult
Wed, Jul 13, 1977 60 mins
While investigating the death of an enlisted man on a base Kingston meets a close knit group. He begins to suspect they are extremists and responsible for the demise of anyone who is opposes them.
Episode 11
Dateline: Fear City
Wed, Jul 20, 1977 60 mins
A small town reporter who asked Tony for help in a local investigation is killed killed in a suspicious car accident.
Episode 12
The Night Scene
Wed, Aug 3, 1977 60 mins
Kingston must contend with sponsors' objections and a bomb threat after hiring a disc jockey who served time for the attempted murder of his wife's lover and is now suspect when his mate is slain.
Episode 13
The Anonymous Hero
Wed, Aug 10, 1977 60 mins
A publicity-mad Korean veteran plots to utilize influential R.B. Kingston for his own purposes.