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Rocky King, Detective

  • 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.

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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.

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