The Cases of Eddie Drake
A filmed half-hour detective series, nine episodes of which were originally produced in 1949 by CBS but never aired on that network. DuMont bought the films and produced four more episodes in 1952. Each week New York Private Investigator Eddie Drake (Don Haggerty) relates one of his adventures to Dr. Karen Gayle, (Patricia Morrison), a lady Psychiatrist who is compiling a Volume on Criminal Psychology. In the final 4 episodes filmed in 1952, Patrcia Morison was replaced by actress Lynne Roberts portraying Dr Joan Wright as the Criminologist.
- 1952-1952
- 1 season
- DuMont Television Network
- Action & Adventure, Suspense, Drama
A filmed half-hour detective series, nine episodes of which were originally produced in 1949 by CBS but never aired on that network. DuMont bought the films and produced four more episodes in 1952. Each week New York Private Investigator Eddie Drake (Don Haggerty) relates one of his adventures to Dr. Karen Gayle, (Patricia Morrison), a lady Psychiatrist who is compiling a Volume on Criminal Psychology. In the final 4 episodes filmed in 1952, Patrcia Morison was replaced by actress Lynne Roberts portraying Dr Joan Wright as the Criminologist.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1952
Episode 1
The Brass Key
Thu, Mar 6, 1952
Eddie finds himself in mortal danger when a man who has admitted committing a murder asks him to hold a key and an envelope.
Episode 2
Murder by Proxy
Thu, Mar 13, 1952
Eddie Drake stumbles into Dr. Gayle's office, badly beaten and disheveled. He tells her how he found himself involved in the "accidental" death of a wealthy socialite in a "murder by proxy".
Episode 3
A Hole in the Head
Thu, Mar 20, 1952
A former burlesque dancer is being blackmailed, which leads to murder.
Episode 4
Murder in 3/4 Time
Thu, Mar 27, 1952
An intricately carved music box plays a large part in breaking up a narcotics-smuggling ring.
Episode 5
The Man with the Stomach Ache
Thu, Apr 3, 1952
A ticket for a Chinese lottery and a set of credentials for the Chinese Army are somehow tied in with three murders, and Eddie Drake sees the key to solving the case as a message on the credentials written in Chinese--if he gets it translated into English before anyone else gets murdered.
Episode 6
Shoot the Works
Thu, Apr 10, 1952 25 mins
A beautiful socialite hires Drake to recover a diamond studded watch that was stolen during a casino robbery.
Episode 7
Hush, Hush
Thu, Apr 17, 1952 30 mins
Episode 8
The Judas Coin
Thu, Apr 24, 1952
HIRED TO CARRY A PACKAGE WORTH $150,000 TO A FIRM IN SAN FRANCISCO, EDDIE RUNS INTO TROUBLE ABOARD THE TRAIN WHEN THE SECOND OF TWO ATTEMPTS TO GET THE PACKAGE FROM HIM IS SUCCESSFUL.
Episode 9
Sleep Well, Angel
Thu, May 1, 1952
WHILE DINING AT A NIGHT CLUB EDDIE MEETS AN OLD FLAME. SHE ASKS TO BORROW $500 TO RANSOM HER HUSBAND WHO HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED FOR FAILURE TO PAY A GAMBLING DEBT.
Episode 10
Suggestion: Drop Dead
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
Eddie Drake, surprised to find that Dr. Joan Wright has taken over Dr. Karen Gayle's practice, tells her how he became involved in an insurance swindle.
Episode 11
Orpheus and His Loot
Thu, May 15, 1952
Dr. Joan Wright visits Eddie Drake in jail and hears his story of being framed for murder while in quest of a lute.
Episode 12
Murder Ad-lib
Thu, May 22, 1952
Episode 13
The Man Who Was Nobody
Thu, May 29, 1952