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 6 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 1954
Episode 1
The Diamond Murder
Sun, Sep 5, 1954 30 mins
Episode 2
3 Motives for Murder
Sun, Sep 12, 1954 30 mins
Rocky and Sgt. O'Hara head to the scene of the murder of a young woman. Rocky has trouble narrowing the lists of suspects as the are several reasons for the killing: revenge, jealousy, and robbery.
Episode 3
Too Many Wives
Sun, Sep 19, 1954 30 mins
Episode 4
Key to Murder
Sun, Sep 26, 1954 30 mins
Episode 5
Death Wears a White Carnation
Sun, Oct 3, 1954 30 mins
Episode 6
Seen of the Crime
Sun, Oct 10, 1954 30 mins
Episode 7
All Cats are Gray
Sun, Oct 17, 1954 30 mins
A girl is found murdered and Police inspector Rocky King discovers that the victim was running around with a man who did not seem to have the money necessary to support her and his ex-wife.
Episode 8
Design for Murder
Sun, Oct 31, 1954 30 mins
Episode 9
The Sound of Murder
Sun, Nov 7, 1954 30 mins
Episode 10
Mute Evidence
Sun, Nov 14, 1954 30 mins
Episode 11
Pattern for Death
Sun, Nov 21, 1954 30 mins
Episode 12
Death Set to Music
Sun, Nov 28, 1954 30 mins
Episode 13
Bullet Proof
Sun, Dec 5, 1954 30 mins
Episode 14
Payment Deferred
Sun, Dec 12, 1954 30 mins
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Episode 15
Death of a Heel
Sun, Dec 19, 1954 30 mins
Episode 16
The Eye of Death
Sun, Dec 26, 1954 30 mins