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The Defenders

Recent law school graduate (Robert Reed) joins his father (E.G. Marshall) as the pair tackle challenging legal cases, often involving issues which were highly touchy for the times (abortion, euthanasia, "un-American" activities, movie censorship). In most the freshly minted lawyer has much to learn from his father's extensive legal experience.

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Cast & Crew See All

E.G. Marshall
Lawrence Preston
Robert Reed
Kenneth Preston
Polly Rowles
Helen Donaldson

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Seven Hundred Year Old Gang: Part 1

Thu, Sep 24, 196460 mins

An elderly man is accused of making bootleg wine - and he turns out not to be the only senior citizen involved.

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Awards

  • 1963 - Golden Globe - Best TV Show - Drama - winner
  • 1964 - Golden Globe - Best TV Show - Drama - nominated
  • 1964 - Golden Globe - Best TV Star - Male - nominated
  • 1963 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television - nominated

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