Rocky King, Detective
One of DuMont's most popular and lasting programs, this live crime series was set in New York. It not only kept Roscoe Karns from retirement but cast him opposite his son Todd. The DuMont offices and corridors were used as sets. At the end of each program, Rocky King would exchange telephone small talk with his unseen wife Mabel and, after hanging up, say to no one in particular, "Great girl, that Mabel."
- 1950-1954
- 6 seasons
- DuMont Television Network
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Suspense
One of DuMont's most popular and lasting programs, this live crime series was set in New York. It not only kept Roscoe Karns from retirement but cast him opposite his son Todd. The DuMont offices and corridors were used as sets. At the end of each program, Rocky King would exchange telephone small talk with his unseen wife Mabel and, after hanging up, say to no one in particular, "Great girl, that Mabel."
Season 3 Episode Guide
53 Episodes 1951 - 1952
Episode 1
Money Baits the Hook
Sun, Sep 2, 1951 30 mins
Episode 2
Jewel Song
Sun, Sep 9, 1951 30 mins
Episode 3
A Shot In The Dark
Sun, Sep 16, 1951 24 mins
Tender layers of eggplant, cheese and tomato sauce baked in an earthy casserole; stuffed eggplant with creamy cheese filling; and eggplant rolled around savory ham filling.
Episode 4
Slightly Suicide
Sun, Sep 23, 1951 30 mins
Episode 5
The Missing Stranger
Sun, Sep 30, 1951 30 mins
Episode 6
Bottled Secret
Sun, Oct 7, 1951 30 mins
Episode 7
Obits, Please Copy
Sun, Oct 14, 1951 30 mins
Episode 8
Over the Counter
Sun, Oct 21, 1951 30 mins
Episode 9
The Comic Strip
Sun, Oct 28, 1951 30 mins
Episode 10
Bride of Fear
Sun, Nov 4, 1951 30 mins
Episode 11
Properly Booked
Sun, Nov 11, 1951 30 mins
Episode 12
The Relentless Doll
Sun, Nov 18, 1951 30 mins
Episode 13
Wanted Driver
Sun, Nov 25, 1951 30 mins
Episode 14
Diamonds in the Rough
Sun, Dec 2, 1951 30 mins
Episode 15
Message for Murder
Sun, Dec 9, 1951 30 mins
Episode 16
The Careless Chemist
Sun, Dec 16, 1951 30 mins
Episode 17
Yuletide Murder
Sun, Dec 23, 1951 30 mins
Episode 18
Face Powder Murder
Sun, Dec 30, 1951 30 mins
Episode 19
The Bearded Lady
Sun, Jan 6, 1952 30 mins
Episode 20
Take a Card
Sun, Jan 13, 1952 30 mins
Episode 21
Darkroom Murder
Sun, Jan 20, 1952 30 mins
Episode 22
Speedway to Death
Sun, Jan 27, 1952 30 mins
A daredevil race car driver is found beaten to death at the track. Rocky and Sgt. Hart arrive on the scene and find a oil smudge near the murder which may provide the clue to break the case.
Episode 23
Judge for Yourself
Sun, Feb 3, 1952 30 mins
A gun is found next to a body giving the appearance of suicide. Rocky believes the weapon was planted and launches an investigation of murder.
Episode 24
Corner on Murder
Sun, Feb 10, 1952 30 mins
Episode 25
Merder is Misprint
Sun, Feb 17, 1952 30 mins
Episode 26
Mr. Lazarus
Sun, Feb 24, 1952 30 mins
Rocky's new case is curious because the victim is first killed by a fireplace poker, then flung out of a high rise window. With few clues Rocky stubbornly persists.
Episode 27
Murder Redoubled
Sun, Mar 2, 1952 30 mins
Episode 28
Past, Present, and Future
Sun, Mar 9, 1952 30 mins
Episode 29
The Blind Tiger
Sun, Mar 16, 1952 30 mins
A big game hunter is found dead and Rocky is called in to solve the unusual killing.
Episode 30
The Fine Art of Murder
Sun, Mar 23, 1952 30 mins
A murdered artist's existing works are sought after by several heirs. Rocky zeros in on three suspects in solving the killing.
Episode 31
A Fine Display
Sun, Mar 30, 1952 30 mins
Episode 32
The Tie-Clip Murder
Sun, Apr 6, 1952 30 mins
Episode 33
Vault of Death
Sun, Apr 13, 1952 30 mins
Episode 34
The Pencil that Wrote Murder
Sun, Apr 20, 1952 30 mins
A blind man is found dead with his money untouched but the pencils he sells gone. Rocky tries to crack the curious case.
Episode 35
Sunlight & Murder
Sun, Apr 27, 1952 30 mins
Rocky finds himself learning about plants when a professor specializing in horticulture is found murdered.
Episode 36
Murder Keeps an Appointment
Sun, May 4, 1952 30 mins
Rocky finds few clues when he investigates a well planned killing.
Episode 37
Murder is Money
Sun, May 11, 1952 30 mins
A wealthy man is discovered stabbed next to his wall safe. Rocky uncovers a disturbing number of suspects when he takes on the case.
Episode 38
Shares in Murder
Sun, May 18, 1952 30 mins
A body is discovered and Rocky suspects ties to the criminal underworld. In cracking the case Rocky hope to bring down the syndicate and it's illegal activities.
Episode 39
Poison's too Slow
Sun, May 25, 1952 30 mins
Episode 40
The Gravel Murder
Sun, Jun 1, 1952 30 mins
A rich beautiful woman has vanished and Rocky takes on the case. There is a minimum of clues but Rocky thinks the contents of a fish bowl may provide the solution to the lady's whereabouts.
Episode 41
The Homesick Shoemaker
Sun, Jun 8, 1952 30 mins
Episode 42
Murder on the Doorstep
Sun, Jun 15, 1952 30 mins
An unidentified girl is found in front of a house. The occupants claim no knowledge of the deceased but when Rocky finds the murder victim's purse stashed in the grand piano the mystery deepens.
Episode 43
Zip Guns Don't Pay
Sun, Jun 22, 1952 30 mins
Rocky, with Sgt O'Hara, returns to school for the first time in years and finds many changes. A seemingly unloved principal is found dead and the two work together to find the culprit.
Episode 44
Love From A Strangler
Sun, Jun 29, 1952 30 mins
Episode 45
Dial M For Murder
Sun, Jul 6, 1952 30 mins
Episode 46
Murder Scores a Knockout
Sun, Jul 13, 1952 30 mins
When Lionel the great, a stage magician, is poisoned at a theatrical boarding house, the two most likely killers are his wife and agent, but when valuable jewels are reported lost, King suspects another culprit.
Episode 47
Death Dissolves A Partnership
Sun, Jul 20, 1952 30 mins
Episode 48
Your Number is Up
Sun, Jul 27, 1952 30 mins
Episode 49
The Drinks are on Death
Sun, Aug 3, 1952 30 mins
Episode 50
Dressed For Death
Sun, Aug 10, 1952 30 mins
Episode 51
Love, Money, and Murder
Sun, Aug 17, 1952 30 mins
Episode 52
Pressed to Kill
Sun, Aug 24, 1952 30 mins
Episode 53
The Hermit's Cat
Sun, Aug 31, 1952 30 mins
Inspector King investigates the mysterious death of a wealthy recluse.