The Chicago Teddy Bears
Linc McCray was an honest man who, with his uncle Latzi, owned a Chicago speakeasy in the 1920s. Unfortunately for Linc, his mobster cousin Big Nick Marr would do anything to take over Linc's place, and often resorted to unscrupulous means to do so.
- 1971-1971
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy
Linc McCray was an honest man who, with his uncle Latzi, owned a Chicago speakeasy in the 1920s. Unfortunately for Linc, his mobster cousin Big Nick Marr would do anything to take over Linc's place, and often resorted to unscrupulous means to do so.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1971
Episode 1
Tender Loving Kindness
Fri, Sep 17, 1971 30 mins
Linc and Uncle Latzi learn rival Nick is planning to hire away their big act singer and orchestra leader Rudy Vallee.
Episode 2
Nick's Sister
Fri, Sep 24, 1971
Linc is roped into finding a husband for Nick's not very attractive sister.
Episode 3
Mr. Suave
Fri, Oct 1, 1971
Linc devises a outlandish scheme to avoid paying the mob protection money.
Episode 4
The Alderman
Fri, Oct 8, 1971
Big Nick decides run for alderman, intending to use the position to expand his protection racket. From there he plans on taking over his cousin Linc's successful business ventures.
Episode 5
The Big Grab
Fri, Oct 15, 1971
Nick convinces Uncle Latzi to use funds collected for an orphanage to purchase a boxer's contract. Probably is no one has seen Rocky fight.
Episode 6
A Horse of Another Color
Fri, Oct 22, 1971
The syndicate moves on to the race track when they order Nick's horse to throw a race. Linc and his associates try to prevent the event from happening without anyone getting hurt.
Episode 7
Linc Minds the Baby
Fri, Oct 29, 1971 30 mins
Uncle Latzi is given custody of a baby who's parents are being deported. The speakeasy turns chaotic as everything revolves around child care.
Episode 8
The Big Kisser
Fri, Nov 5, 1971
Uncle Latki's habit of greeting people with a kiss has Nick believing his smooch means he's destined for a gangster rub out.
Episode 9
The Spy
Fri, Nov 12, 1971 30 mins
Linc runs into trouble when Nick has his beer supplier cut off product to the speakeasy.
Episode 10
Billy the Kid
Fri, Nov 19, 1971 30 mins
The rivalry between Linc and Nick is about to be settled by a goat loaded with dynamite.
Episode 11
The Auction
Fri, Nov 26, 1971 30 mins
Linc and Latzi suspect Nick of giving them a counterfeit promissory note. They call in an expert to beat Nick at his own game.
Episode 12
Annie Get Your Cue
Fri, Dec 3, 1971 30 mins
Nick uses his skill with a pool cue to try and get get control of Linc's bar.
Episode 13
The Rivalry
Fri, Dec 10, 1971 30 mins
The rivalry between cousins Linc and Nick takes on a new,twist when the parish priest and neighborhood flower vendor get involved.