The Classic TV Archive - US Crime Series
"M-Squad" (1957-60) - Lee Marvin presents Lawbreaker(1963-64)
M-Squad
(German title: "Dezernat M")
Episode Guide - September 2005
(#2.29)
compiled by
The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Tom Alger , Sal Crisanti , Cindy Rumbold,, Rina Fox , Walt Warchol
references:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdm.com)
Latimer Production Company
Filmed in Hollywood by
Revue Studios/ MCA tv Exclusive Distributors
for
NBC (Fridays 9:00 pm EST, season 1,2)
NBC (Fridays 9:30 pm EST (up to 22Jan60 OR 29Jan60)(season 3)
NBC (Tuesdays 10:00 pm EST (from 26Jan60 OR 2Feb60) (season 3)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis (season 1 verified)
Produced by Michael Abel (pilot eps - #1.02 & #1.13)
Produced by John Larkin (season 1, 2 verified)
Produced by Robert Bassler ( #2.34 #2.36 #2.37 #2.38 #2.39)
Produced by Maxwell Shane (season 3 verified)
(director of the classic 1949 juvenile delinquency/film noir
"City Across The River").
US Crime series 1957-60 117 episodes x 30 min bw
3 seasons (120 prod. nos. allocated)
Starring:
Lee Marvin
as Lt. Frank Ballinger, of the Chicago Police Department
Featuring:
Paul Newlan as Captain Grey (in season 1 listed with guest cast)
Premise:
Lee Marvin plays a Chicago plainclothes policeman assigned to M-Squad
The Count Basie theme music and the Benny Carter background score,
coupled with some incredible location shots around Chicago, make
"M-Squad" much better than any plot description could ever
convey, and Lee Marvin is so imposing as Ballinger--who exudes
the potential for violence in his every move--that "M-Squad" ends
up as one of the most memorable cop shows in history.
"M-Squad" theme music composed and played by Count Basie
################ M-Squad ###################
############# season 1 1957-58 ###############
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NBC Fridays 9:00 pm (Eastern)
38 episodes
first episode aired 20Sep57
Executive Producer Richard Lewis
Produced by John Larkin
1.01 [--] M-Squad: THE GOLDEN LOOK (verified on film WW)
20Sep57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Bernard Girard, Assistant Director James Nicholson
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bruce Gordon ......... Det. Pete Grommond
Henry Brandon ........ Burt Fallon
Morris Ankrum ........ Inspector Dean/M Squad chief
Tyler McVey .......... Robert Trommer
Peter Brocco ......... unnamed/druggist
Ann Barton ........... Mrs. Kennedy
Paul Hahn ............ Ed Corcoran/traffic detail policeman[?]
Ken Lynch ............ Lou Carney
David Hoffman ........ unnamed/doctor - emergency clinic
John Mitchum ......... unnamed/1st Mate - "Eva Carson"
Frank Richards ....... Boris Kozlov
Synopsis 1:
Lt. Ballinger is on the look out for a bank robber and murderer
with gold teeth [SC]
Synopsis 2:
"After an armed robbery and a fatal car crash,the best clues to
finding the remaining man is that he has a deep scalp wound and gold
teeth". [WW]
Note 1 - The intro is NOT the longer one used in 1:2 and 1:13.
This was most likely the 3rd or 4th episode filmed but for some
reason it aired 1st. [WW]
Note 2 - Lt. Ballinger states that M Squad is "a special section that can
be assigned to any department". [WW]
Note 3 - Ballinger called the Pete Grommond character "Gene" once. [WW]
Note 4 -John Mitchum is the brother of film star Robert Mitchum. [WW]
John later worked with Clint Eastwood in the "Dirty Harry" series [WW]
1.02 [--] M-Squad: THE WATCHDOG (verified on film WW)
(possibly one of two pilot episodes - see also #1.13 )
27Sep57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer Michael Abel
Directed by Robert Florey, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Douglas Heyes
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Peggy Webber .......... Amy Pryor
Paul Newlan ........... Inspector Grey - NOT Captain (recurring)
Gail Kobe ............. Mrs. Dottie Jordan
Tony Hilder ........... unnamed/juvenile housebreaker
Herb Ellis ............ Det. Bailey
Alexander Campbell .... Dr. Saul Bertram
Carol Hill ............ Dr. J. P. Harris
Saul Gorss ............ Fred
Harlan Warde .......... Martin Pryor
Olan Soule ............ unnamed/tailor
William Bryant ........ unnamed/reporter
Ray Walker ............ unnamed/reporter
Robert Kennedy ........ unnamed/TV announcer
*
Note #1-Paul Newlan is refered to as "Inspector Grey", [WW]
Note #2-Michael Abel was the Producer [WW]
Note #3-The opening filmed intro was slightly longer and showed a
scene beneath the Lake Street Elevated Line (intercity train). [WW]
Synopsis:
A dog that has rabies bites a burglar. Ballinger’s job is to
find the burglar so he can receive the Pasteur treatment for rabies
before it is too late.
1.03 [--] M-Squad: NEIGHBORHOOD KILLER (verified on film - WW)
04Oct57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Bernard Girard, Assistant Director Charles O'Malley
Written by-William Holder and Stirling Silliphant [WW]
TELEPLAY BY STIRLING SILLIPHANT /BASED ON A STORY BY WILLIAM HOLDER [SC]
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Grant Richards .......... Eddie Pagano
Paul Newlan ............. Capt. Grey (recurring)
Don Kennedy ............. Andy Marolla
Robert Patten ........... unnamed/detective/lab. tech.
Benito Carruthers ....... David Chevney
Stafford Repp ........... George Mink
Wally Brown ............. unnamed/milkman
Marshall Bradford ....... George Sutter
Vici Raaf ............... Rita St. Clair
Ralph Moody ............. unnamed/photoshop owner
Billy Nelson ............ unnamed/detective interregating Chevney
Naomi Perry ............. unnamed/landlady
Synopsis 1:
"A pawn shop is robbed and a beat cop is killed.Ballinger looks for
the killer". [WW]
***NOTE-Benito Carruthers (billed then as Ben Carruthers) appeared
with Lee Marvin in L.M.'s biggest hit movie "The Dirty Dozen" playing
the part of one of the dozen,"Glenn Gilpin". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Detective Lt. Frank Ballinger sets out to track down a policeman’s murderer.
The only information Ballinger has is that the policeman was killed during
a jewel robbery.
1.04 [--] M-Squad: PETE LOVES MARY (verified on film WW)
11Oct57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Bernard Gerard, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Harold Jack Bloom
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
*** Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bobby Driscoll ......... Stephan "Steve" Wilkowski
Michael Connors ........ Pete Wilkowski
Roberta Haynes ......... Mary Cavallo/Mrs. J. Walter Kearney
DeForest Kelly ......... Sgt. Miller
Paul Birch ............. Lt. Ruddy
Lisa Golm .............. Mrs. Wilkowsk
Jeffrey Sayre .......... unnamed/announcer
Robert Whitney ......... Pete/uniformed policeman
Robert Bice ............ unnamed/detective
Don Rickles ............ unidentified
[tvguide error - Ben Carruthers (as David Chevigny)(does not appear in this episode)]
(possibly in previous episode)
Synopsis 1:
A criminal breaks out of jail, kills the driver of a car and
makes his getaway. Lt. Frank Ballinger is assigned to track down the
killer. [TA]
Synopsis 2:
Pete Wilcawsky breaks out of jail, kills the driver of a car and makes
his getaway. [TA]
1.05 [--] M-Squad: FACE OF EVIL (verified on film WW)
18Oct57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Weis, Assistant Director John E. Pommer
Written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld and David Alexander
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Werner Klemperer ........ Heinrich Rahn
Kevin Hagen ............. Eddie Ferguson
Margaret Stewart ........ Carrie Andrews
Morris Ankrum .......... unnamed/M Squad Captain ?
Russell Thorson ......... Reverend Mr. Cabot
Joseph Mell ............. unnamed/landlord
Barbara Pepper .......... unnamed/landlady
Barney Phillips ......... unnamed/V.A. doctor
Vernon Rich ............. unnamed/doctor
Madge Blake ............. unnamed/mother of murdered girl
Allen Emerson ........... unnamed/fiancee of murdered girl
Anthony Lawrence ........ unnamed/boyfriend of murdered girl
Synopsis:
Lt. Frank Ballinger begins an investigation after four women are
murdered. He learns that the four victims all lived within a two-mile
area and all had connections with the same church.
[--] 25Oct57 - PRE-EMPTED for Science Series special:
"The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays"
NBC Friday 9:00pm - 10:00pm
1.06 [--] M-Squad: STREET OF FEAR (verified on film - WW)
1Nov57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Weis, Assistant Director John L. Pommer
Written by Thomas Walsh and Rik Vollaerts [WW]
Teleplay by Rik Vollaerts/ Story by Thomas Walsh [SC]
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Barbara Turner ......... Alice Snider
Lawrence Dobkin ........ Louis "Louie" Prince
Pamela Duncan .......... Christine Edmundson
Morris Ankrum .......... Capt. Dean/M Squad chief
Robert McQueeney ....... Charlie/det.[?]
Fred Draper ............ Lt. Wade[faked hold-up]
Dick Crockett .......... unnamed/informant #1
Joe Ploski ............. unnamed/newstand vendor
Tommy Kingston ...... unnamed/informant #2
Synopsis 1:
"M Squad is out to get a major jewelry fence". [WW]
***NOTE-Lt. Ballinger is undercover as Robert "Bob" Steele.*** [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Lt. Frank Ballinger, tracking down a ring of diamond
smugglers, poses as a furniture salesman. He suspects that a costume-
jewelry manufacturer is involved in the smuggling, and manages to meet
the man’s girl friend and her roommate.
1.07 [--] M-Squad: THE MATINEE TRADE (verified on film - WW)
8Nov57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Bernard Girard, Assistant Director George Lollier
Written by Palmer Thompson
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Barry Atwater ......... Det. Sgt. Bart Wylander
Natalie Norwick ....... Mrs. Nancy Wylander nee Nancy McAdams
Robert Burton ......... Gus Kelso
Paul Newlan ........... Capt. Grey (recurring)
Nesdon Booth .......... Johnny Roscoe
William Boyett ........ Det. Sgt.Harris
Evelyn Scott .......... Lillie Blainey
Anthony Lawrence ...... unidentified
Alan Reynolds ......... unidentified
Robert Whitney ........ unidentified
Jimmy Cross ........... unidentified
Lizz Slifer ........... unnamed/lady gambler
Synopsis 1:
"Illegal gambling in the afternoon is "tailored" for matrons". [WW]
***NOTE-Lt. Ballinger states that "M Squad is for the special
cases and the dirty ones".*** [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Ballinger investigates a fellow officer who’s accused of being in on a
payoff from gamblers.
1.08 [--] M-Squad: THE HARD CASE (verified on film WW)
15Nov57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Bernard Gerard, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Irving Rubine and Paul David
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
George Mathews .......... Bicker/head guard
Ray Foster .............. Harry Slaughter
Howard Negley ........... "Light'en" Joe Adams
Paul Newlan ............ Captain Grey (recurring)
Walter Reed ............. unnamed/States Attorney
Mack Williams ........... unnamed/Warden)
William Murphy .......... unidentified
Danny Davenport ......... unidentified
Michael Bachus .......... unidentified
Jack Reynolds ........... unidentified
Chris Randall ........... unidentified
Joseph DiVictoria ....... unidentified
Synopsis:
Ballinger goes to prison undercover in order to solve a crime
and save a reputation. [WW]
1.09 [--] M-Squad: KILLER IN TOWN (verified on film - WW)
22Nov57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Bernard Girard, Assistant Director Hilton Green,
Written by Joel Murcott,
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Russ Conway .......... Det. Ben Cooper
Lee Farr ............. Rex Lang
Paul Newlan .......... Capt. Grey (recurring)
Gail Kobe ............ Olga Petuchek
John Hiestand ........ unnamed/tollbooth cashier
Gilbert Frye ......... unnamed/off-duty desk Sgt.
Roy Glenn ............ unnamed/diner counterman
Jim Hyland ........... unnamed/detective
*
Synopsis 1:
"An off-duty desk Sgt. is shot by a long wanted cop killer.Ballinger
plays a hunch to find him". [WW]
Note:
At one point in this case Ballinger states to Grey-"When I first came on this
detail you told me there were three things that made a good police officer;
10% Science,40% Perserverance and 50% Instinct. Don't ask me to
ignore the 50%". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
A man sought for another murder is responsible for the death
of an off-duty Chicago policeman. Lt. Ballinger has only a few leads to
the man’s favorite haunts.
1.10 [--] M-Squad: DIAMOND HARD
29Nov57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis/ Produced by John Larkin
Written by Joel Murcott
Directed by Bernard Gerard
Guest Cast:
Angie Dickinson (as Hazel)
Mike Ragan (as Becker)
William Phipps (as Mazzerin)
De Forrest Kelley
John Halloran
Synopsis #1: As part of his plan to help Hazel, a lady in distress,
Ballinger pretends to be a safecracker and murderer.
Synopsis #2: Detective Ballinger adopts the guise of a safecracker and
murderer in an attempt to help a girl stay honest. The girl is planning
to be married, but her fiancée is in debt to an ex-convict.
1.11 [--] M-Squad: THE ALIBI WITNESS (verified on film - WW)
6Dec57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis/ Producer John Larkin.
Directed by John Brahm / Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Jack Laird and Wilton Schiller
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Edward Binns ............ Wally Gardner
Robert Simon ............ Mr. Simmons
Jean Carson ............. Doris Colby
Linda Watkins ........... Mrs. Gardner
Paul Newlan ............. Captain Grey (recurring)
Will J. White ........... Det. Koster
Kathryn Minner .......... unnamed/witness
Bob Bice ................ unnamed/head waiter
Synopsis:
Wally Gardner, an ex-convict accused of murder, claims he has a
perfect alibi.
1.12 [--] M-Squad: THE SPECIALISTS (verified on film WW)
13Dec57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Earl Bellamy, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Joel Malcolm Rapp and William Driskill,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
*** Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Dave Barry ............ Richard Lowell
Douglas Evans ......... Thomas Mannon
Jan Arvan ............. Mr. Carafee
Kem Dibbs ............. Louie Ferante
Edmund Hashim ......... Nick Arnold
Charles Evans ......... unnamed/M Squad Captain
Peg La Centra ......... Mrs. Lowell
Clark Howat ........... unnamed/hotel clerk
Richard Devon ......... Sgt. Ferguson
Mark Dunhill .......... unnamed/police lab. tech.
Frances Osborne ....... unnamed/hotel cashier
Gil Perkins ........... unnamed/hotel Assistant Manager
Synopsis:
Some very respectable men appear to be involved in the case Ballinger’s
investigating.
1.13 [--] M-Squad: FAMILY PORTRAIT (verified on film -WW)
(possibly one of two pilot episodes - see also #1.02 )
20Dec57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer Michael Abel
Directed by John Peyser, Assistant Director Roy Wade
Written by Fenton Earnshaw and Larry Marcus
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jacques Aubuchon ....... Sam Hinder A.K.A. Sam Harmon
Christine White ........ Lucy Harmon
Walter Maslow .......... Joe Long
Ron Hayes .............. Lt. Jack "Irish" Somers
Morris Ankrum .......... unnamed/M Squad Inspector
Hallene Hill ........... Aunt Millie
Raymond Bailey ......... unnamed/Hinder's attorney
Chester Stratton ....... unnamed/hotel manager
Barbara Knudson ........ unnamed/telephone operator
Peggy Leon ............. unnamed/hostess
Laurie Carroll ......... Mrs. Jan Somers
Sid Melton ............. Eddie Lee
Synopsis:
"After the murder of a stoolie and a cop,a top mobster is hounded
by Ballinger" [WW]
NOTE 1-This is a VERY early episode and should have been broadcast
much, much earlier. It is the only episode other than 1:2 that has the
slightly longer intro. Morris Ankrum is the M Squad "Inspector". [WW]
NOTE 2-The storyline borrows heavily from reality. Top mobster Meyer Lansky's
daughter, Sandra, had a similarly antagonistic and often irrational
attitude toward her father. She also informed law authorities (the FBI)
as to what she overheard regarding his "business". [WW]
NOTE 3-Lt. Ballinger states he is paid $530.00 a month. [WW]
1.14 [--] M-Squad: THE PALACE GUARD
27Dec57 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest Cast:
Whit Bissell
Alix Talton
Noreen Arnold
Charles Tannen
1.15 [--] M-Squad: THE SLOW TRAP (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1023A
3Jan58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Earl Bellamy, Assistant Director Hilton Green
Written by Jack Laird and Wilton Schiller
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Lyle Talbot ........... Paul Crowley
Jacqueline Holt ....... Claire Lukas
Robert Roark .......... Eddie Lukas
George Milan .......... Sgt. Norm Lovett
Jean Willes ........... Thelma "Teddy" Goodrich
George E. Stone ....... "Fingers" Purdy
Claire Carleton ....... unnamed/telephone message operator
Mike Masters .......... unnamed/health club instructor
Synopsis:
"A bonded messenger delivering $75,000 is found dazed and robbed. He is
suspected of stealing the money". [WW]
1.16 [--] M-Squad: THE COVER UP (verified on film WW)
10Jan58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Edward Ludwig, Assistant Director James Nicholson
Written by Paul Gangelin and Frederick Nebel [WW]
TELEPLAY BY PAUL GANGELIN [SC] / BASED ON A STORY BY FREDERICK NEBEL [SC]
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Willard Parker ........... Malcom Grove
Dan Tobin ................ Steve Langly/Ed Lanley (Assistant D.A.)
Paul Langton ............. Van Wert
Jeanne Cooper ............ Mrs. Julia Gifford
Michael Granger .......... Lt. Dave Adler
William Bakewell ......... unnamed/detective
George Taylor ............ unnamed/doorman
Note:
The Dan Tobin character (the Asst. D.A.) is called both "Steve Langly and "Ed Lanley"
by Ballinger,"Steve Langly" and "Lanley" by Adler,"Langly" by Wert and
"Ed Lanley" by Grove .Who had what script(s)! [WW]
Synopsis 1:
"Bad blood between an attorney and his old friend, an Assistant
D.A., clouds a murder investigation". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
A man is found dead in his former wife's apartment. Lt. Frank Ballinger
investigates and his only suspect is an assistant district attorney. [SC]
Synopsis 3:
Tom Gifford is bludgeoned to death in his ex-wife’s apartment.
The state’s attorney accuses a rival lawyer of the crime. [TA]
1.17 [--] M-Squad: BLUE INDIGO (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1009A
17Jan58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate) (Network Repeat 28Aug59)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by John Brahm, Assistant Director Willard Sheldon
Written by Martin Berkeley, Clark E. Reynolds and Allen Rivkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bethel Leslie ......... Doris Holt
Nico Minardos ......... Henry Edam
Jo Gilbert ............ Sgt. May Davis/policewoman
Lillian Buyeff ........ Mrs. Edam
Larry Thor ............ Homicide Det. Jordan
S. John Launer ........ unnamed/Homicide Captain[?]
Barney Phillips ....... Dackey/psychiatrist
Gavin Gordon .......... Mr. Bongure
James Griffith ........ James Keniton
Rick Vallin ........... unnamed/"Blue Indigo" requester at dance hall
Synopsis 1:
"Dance hall girls are the victims of a strangler who plays "Blue Indigo"
before killing". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Lieutenant Ballinger uses a unique decoy to trap a psychopathic
killer who murders to music.
1.18 [--] M-Squad: THE LONG RIDE (a.k.a. "Lone Rider")
24Jan58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate) (Network Repeat 21Aug59)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis/ Produced by John Larkin
Written by Merwyn Gerard
Directed by David Rich
Guest cast:
Joe Maross (as Carl Warfield)(Code Red, Peyton Place)
Nancy Hale (Whirlybirds)
Benny Baker, Ann Morrison, Frank Scannell, Will Lally, Tiger Fafara,
Gordon Mills, Frank Sully, Clark Howat, David Gorcey, Don Blakman.
Synopsis:
Lieutenant Ballinger is escorting Carl Warfield back to a Chicago
prison by train. Warfield, a dangerous criminal, attacks Ballinger.
1.19 [--] M-Squad: THE SHAKEDOWN (verified on film WW/SC)
31Jan58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by David Rich, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Jack Laird and Wilton Schiller
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Katharine Bard ........ Mrs. Louise Garrison
Dean Harens ........... Claude Garrison
June Dayton ........... Evelyn Rankin
Duncan McLeod ......... Sgt.Wendell
H. M. Wynant .......... Victor Charbonneau A.K.A. Victor Hefley
Joe Di Reda ........... Archie
Ted Hecht ............. Fred Heaton
Synopsis 1:
"When a dry cleaning chain is the victim of a protection racket, it is
looked into by Ballinger". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Protection racketeers threaten dry-cleaning firms with smoke bombs and violence.
Synopsis 3:
Ballinger goes after racketeers selling “protection” to cleaning establishments. [TA]
(Time-shifted broadcast aired 31Jan58) on WSFA-12 Montgomery, Alabama)
(Syndicated repeat 6Jul62, WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Fri 9:30pm)
1.20 [--] M-Squad: DOLLY'S BAR (copyright title) (verified on film - WW)
7Feb58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-Richard Lewis,Producer-John Larkin
Directed by John Brahm / Assistant Director Abner E. Singer
Written by Lewis Reed
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Janice Rule ........... Kathy Vaine
Clare Carleton ........ Dolly Mundy
Fredd Wayne ........... Eddie Rocco
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Russell Thorsen ....... Dr. A. K. Loring
Joe Flynn ............. Hennessy
Michael Bachus ........ Marty Collins
Synopsis 1:
Dolly Mundy's bar is used as the base of operations for a
blackmailing gossip columnist. [Walt]
Synopsis 2:
Kathy Bane, a well-known actress, is suspected of killing a
columnist who has been blackmailing her.
1.21 [--] M-Squad: LOVER'S LANE KILLING (verified on film - WW)
14Feb58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis/ Producer John Larkin
Directed by Robert Altman/ Assistant Director Willard Sheldon
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan NOT in this episode***
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Kent Smith ............ Howard Mestin
Ruta Lee .............. Connie Mestin
John Doucette ......... Det. Lou Pulaski
Angela Greene ......... Mildred Barnes
Lennie Bremen ......... Mike Brennan
Douglas Rader ......... Charlie/detective
Synopsis:
The daughter of an influential businessman is an eye-witness to a
brutal slaying. The motive appears to be robbery, but after an investigation,
Lt. Ballinger uncovers another motive. [TA]
1.22 [--] M-Squad: THE FRIGHTENED WIFE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1011A
21Feb58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director James Nicholson
Written by Irving Rubine and Rik Vollaerts
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
***Paul Newlan is NOT in this episode***
Guest cast: (screen order)
Marian Seldes .......... Mrs. Martha Wicklow
Whitney Blake .......... Susan Spencer
Esther Dale ............ Mrs. Palmer [Julia] Sheldon
Herbert Rudley ......... Fred/States Attorney
David Lewis ............ Jerry Kane
Lorence Kerr ........... unnamed/defense attorney
Leslie E. Bradley ...... unnamed/Judge
William Fawcett ........ unnamed/museum guard
Nelson Welch ........... unidentified
Synopsis 1:
"An important socialite spurs the States Attorney (and M Squad)
to investigate a missing persons case". [WW]
Note:
At various times "Whitlow",Whitklow" and "Wicklow" are all used to refer to the
last name of the Marian Seldes character. [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Lt. Ballinger is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a businessman.
Both the man’s wife and his secretary appear to be extremely upset. But when
one of them readily confesses to killing the man, Ballinger is suspicious
of the motive.
1.23 [--] M-Squad: BLACK MERMAID (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1029A
28Feb58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by David Rich, Assistant Director Hilton Green
Written by James Edward Grant and Harry W. Junkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Marcia Henderson ...... Elsa Hammond
Biff Elliot ........... Whitey Carson
Paul Newlan ........... Capt. Grey
Harry Bartell ......... Jed Stanner
Arthur Hanson ......... Jack Walls
Stanley Adams ......... Ed/bartender
Eddie Ryder ........... Pete/bartender
Elizabeth Harrower .... unidentified
Synopsis:
"A lead-filled payroll heist leads to Ballinger going undercover
to catch the ringleader". [WW]
Note:
Lt. Ballinger is undercover as "Slim Mader" [WW]
1.24 [--] M-Squad: MAN IN HIDING (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1035A
07Mar58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Hilton Green
Written by Harry W. Junkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Alan Baxter ........... Russ Mortell
John Hoyt ............. Dr. Carter
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Ed Reimers ............ Mr. Edwards
June Vincent .......... Miss Hilton
Ralph Neff ............ Joey Walsh
Williard Thompson ..... Mr. Manning
Note:
It is Williard Thompson NOT Willard.
Mr. Manning NEVER was refered to as "Ross" (or by any first name) [WW]
Synopsis 1:
"A teacher at a boys prep school is not who he seems to be". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Driving to his new job as a teacher at an exclusive boys’ school, Ross
Manning makes a big mistake - he picks up a hitchhiker. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 1Jun62, WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Friday 9:30pm)
1.25 [--] M-Squad: THE CHICAGO BLUEBEARD
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1024A
8Mar58 orig. NBC airdate (Saturday?) (airdate according to Gianakos)
(airdate to be verified)
Guest cast:
Vaughn Taylor (as Steven Miller)
Bart Burns (as David Hollis)
Amzie Strickland
Mary Adams
Betty Hanna
Molly Glassing
The only clue to a pair of unsolved murders is that both victims
were members of a lonely-hearts club.
1.26 [--] M-Squad: GIRL LOST (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1031A
15Mar58 orig. NBC airdate (Saturday?) (airdate according to Gianakos)
(airdate to be verified)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Richard Bartlett, Assistant Director Ben Bishop
Written by David P. Harmon
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bill Williams ............ Jerry Langdon
Maggie Mahoney ........... Laura M. Camby/"Laurie"/Mrs. Ricky Salter
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Myron Healey ............. Hal Sherman a.k.a. Mr. Rutherford
Vera Marshe .............. Mrs. Dottie Sherman a.k.a. Mrs. Helen Rutherford
Ross Ford ................ unnamed/intern/Dr.
Louise Truax ............. Mrs. Davis/landlady
Beryl Machin ............. "English Molly"
Earl Hansen .............. Sid Ruby
Synopsis 1:
"An amnesia victim may have knowledge of where $250,000 in stolen money
is hidden". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Ballinger attempts to discover the identity of an amnesia victim. He
learns that she is the widow of a convict who died without revealing
the hiding place of some stolen money.
(Syndicated repeat 18May62, WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Friday at
9:30pm)
1.27 [--] M-Squad: HIDEOUT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1034A (copyright date 28Mar58)
28Mar58 NBC Fri [RF]
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by John Brahm, Assistant Director Ben Bishop,
Written by Merwin Gerard
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jack Elam .............. Luke
Stacy Graham ........... Carol Grayson
Dick Miller ............ Pete Castro
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Terry Burnham .......... Lori Grayson
DeForest Kelley ........ unnamed/detective
William Hudson ......... Tom Ferris
Paul Comi .............. Jojo
Ferris Taylor .......... Arthur Quinn
Note:
The Jack Elam character was never refered to as "Morgan" and DeForest Kelley was
simply unnamed. Also Paul Comi was "Jojo". [WW]
Synopsis 1:
Lt. Ballinger spots the getaway car of two dangerous bank robbers in the
garage of the home of a widow and her eight-year-old daughter. Believing
they are being held hostage, Ballinger decides to pose as the widow's
boyfriend to gain access to the house. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
Two men fleeing from a bank robbery take refuge in a home occupied by a
woman and a child. Lt. Frank Ballinger infiltrates the home posing as
the woman's boyfriend. [TA]
1.28 [--] M-Squad: SHOT IN THE DARK (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1026A (copyright date 14Mar58)
04Apr58 NBC Fri [RF]
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Director-James Neilson, Assistant Director Ben Bishop,
Written by Merwin Gerard and Leonard Lee,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Karin Booth ........... Helen Endicott
Raymond Greenleaf ..... Donald Anderson a.k.a. J. Smith
Clarke Gordon ......... Bill Wesson
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
John Beradino ......... Det. D'Amico
Bartlett Robinson ..... Henry Hellstrom
Jeanne Baird .......... Mary Allison
Ken Lynch ............. {Det.} Charlie
John Zaremba .......... unnamed/hotel clerk
David McMahon ......... Joe {uniformed policeman}
Synopsis 1:
"A series of seemingly random sniper shootings has a definite aim".[WW]
Synopsis 2:
A man goes berserk. He wounds three people and kills a fourth.
(Syndicated repeat: WPIX-11, New York City 10Sep61 / Sunday at 9:30pm)
1.29 [--] M-Squad: THE TWENTY-SIX GIRL (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1014A
11Apr58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Jack Laird and Willton Schiller
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Diane Brewster ........ Hazel Laughton
Simon Scott ........... Eddie Traynor A.K.A. Joe Northman
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Ellen Parker .......... Dorothy Anselmo
Ward Wood ............. Det. Petrie
Betty Edwards ......... Marsha Traynor
Synopsis:
Investigating a murder, Ballinger learns that a person believed dead
may be very much alive.
(Repeated 7Jul64, WOOD-8, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Tuesday at 7:00pm)
1.30 [--] M-Squad: THE FIGHT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1030A
18Apr58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis,Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Ben Bishop
Written by Jack Laird and Wilton Schiller
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Charles Bronson ........ Eddie Loder
Judith Ames ............ Greta Loder
Rusty Lane ............. Mel Harmon
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
John Harmon ............ Charlie Andalucia
Leonard Bell ........... Sam/trainer
Synopsis:
"A top ranked boxer gets the jitters when threatened with death". [WW]
1.31 [--] M-Squad: GUILTY ALIBI (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1015A
25Apr58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Director Allen H. Miner, Assistant Director George Lollier,
Written by Harry W. Junkin and Norman Lessing,
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Brook Byron .............. Mrs. Lillian Hurd
Ross Elliott ............. Vincent Hurd
Paul Newlan ............. Capt. Grey (recurring)
Viola Harris ............. Eleanor Wheaton
Jeanne Bates ............. Audie Cranston
Kay Cousins .............. Mrs. Walsh/witness
Orville Sherman .......... Mr. Grant/witness
Elaine Sinclair .......... unnamed/Mrs. Timmons' friend
Meg Wyllie ............... Mrs. Timmons
Michael McHale ........... Eddie/detective
Synopsis 1:
Vincent Hurd, executive of a large Chicago corporation, confesses to
police that he drove the car involved in a hit-and-run accident. Lt.
Ballinger notes the coincidence that the automobile accident occurred
at the same time another corporation executive was murdered in another
part of town. [TA]
(Delayed local broadcast 6May58 WSYR-3, Syracuse, NY Tuesday 7:30pm)
Synopsis 2:
"A simple hit-and-run accident is more than it seems". [WW]
1.32 [--] M-Squad: THE HEALER (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1032A
2May58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Assistant Director George Lollier
Written by Lawrence Menkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Gloria Talbott ......... Ellen Carter
Paul Newlan ............ Captain Grey (recurring)
Robert Carson .......... Arthur Carter
Sarah Selby ............ Dr. Needley
Paula Hill ............. "Miss Dawn"/Mrs. Warman
Dayton Lummis .......... Jonas Warman
Synopsis:
"A quack doctor has been little help to a man's demented daughter". [WW]
1.33 [--] M-Squad: DAY OF TERROR (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. TP1038A
9May58 NBC Fri (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Harry W. Junkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Fay Baker ............. Mrs. Helen Grayville
Tom Pittman ........... Burt Kennedy
Barbara Benson ........ Mrs. Claire Kennedy
Doris Packer .......... Mrs. Warren
Paul Newlan ............ Captain Grey (recurring)
Jesse Kirkpatrick ..... Mr. Phillips
Alice Backes .......... unnamed/housekeeper
Synopsis:
Lt. Ballinger investigates a case of extortion. The victims are
a couple who have adopted a baby from an agency. They refuse to
believe they are being victimized.
[--] prod. no. TP1037 - "The Outsider" - see #2.34
1.34 [--] M-Squad: THE $20 PLATES (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1036A
16May58 NBC Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Allen H. Miner, Assistant Director Ben Bishop
Written by Merwin Gerard
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Lynn Bernay ............ Mrs. Helen Eastman
Logan Field ............ George Eastman
Joel Smith ............. Joe McAdams
Sara Taft .............. Alice Thompson
Paul Newlan ............ Captain Grey (recurring)
Charles Seel ........... Clint Thompson
Theodore Newton ........ Tom Booth
Arthur Kendall ......... Vic Wilson
Joe Greene ............. (unnamed witness/grocer)
Jeanne Dante ........... (unnamed/nurse)
Synopsis:
Counterfeit bills are being passed around in Chicago. [RF]
1.35 [--] M-Squad: THE CASE OF THE THE DOUBLE FACE (1958) (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1025A
23May58 copyright date
23May58 Friday - NBC airdate according to Gianakos
Executive Producer Richard Lewis/ Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Sidney Lanfield /Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Seeleg Lester and George Waggner
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jim Davis .............. Harry Evans and Mickey Seville A.K.A. Martin Stevens
Kristine Miller ........ Mrs. Evans
Antony Eustrel ......... Mr. Kazner
Paul Newlan ............ Captain Grey (recurring)
William C. Flaherty .... Sgt. Tim Daly
Douglas F. Bank ........ Lou Matthews
Ralph Sanford .......... Norman Peters
Margaret Irving ........ unnamed landlady
Glenn Dixon ............ Reverend Mr. Gaskin
Synopsis 1:
Ballinger thinks that a robbery suspect has a double. He
tries to find out which man is guilty.(US)
Synopsis 2:
A series of jewelry thefts are committed in Chicago. Ballinger
and detectives suspect a man who has a double. (UK "TV Times")
(UK airdate: 12Oct58 ITV ABC North/Midlands UK, Sun 7:30 pm)
Synopsis 3:
Ajewelry store bandit shows two faces". [WW]
1.36 [--] M-Squad: THE SYSTEM (verified on film -WW/SC)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1017A
30May58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by David Rich, Assistant Director Dolph M. Zimmer
Written by Bernard C. Schoenfeld and Keith Hunter
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Tol Avery ............ Eddie Constantine
Rose Marie ........... Margo
Ted De Corsia ........ Carl Harrison
Paul Newlan ......... Capt. Grey (recurring)
Howard Wendell ....... Mr. Barrett
Greg Martell ......... Mike/Constantine henchman
Dehl Berti ........... Stassi/Constantine henchman
Ann Doran ............ Mrs. Rainey
Paul Maxey ........... Mr. Cushman
Joe McGuinn .......... Det. Gillespie
Frank Scannell .......unnamed/stickman on crap game
Synopsis 1:
LT.FRANK BALLINGER GOES UNDERCOVER AS A SHOE SALESMAN, TRYING TO
FIND OUT THE LOCATION OF AN ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
An illegal and crooked gamblng operation is investigated by
Ballinger". [WW]
***Note-Lt. Ballinger goes undercover as "Frank Lang".*** [WW]
1.37 [--] M-Squad: THE WOMAN FROM PARIS (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1033A
6Jun58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by John Brahm, Assistant Director-? (film is cut off)
Written by Oscar Millard
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Paula Raymond ........ Mrs. Simone Braden
Philip Ober .......... George Braden
Paul Newlan .......... Captain Grey (recurring)
Jenifer Lea .......... Elizabeth "Liz" Braden
Gine De Bard ......... Pauline Sorel [covered corpse and photo only]
Russ Bender .......... Lt. Dan Casey
Paul Maxwell ......... Andy Markham
Dan West ............. Tracy Gatlin/newspaper columnist
Note:
Strange cast credit here. Gine De Bard was never seen or heard on this
episode. Her corpse and photo were seen by the characters in the episode
but not by us-the TV viewer. Was her acting left on the cutting room
floor? [WW]
Synopsis:
A young woman is found dead shortly after her arrival from Paris.
It is believed that she is a suicide victim. But Lt. Ballinger
discovers a hint of blackmail in the case.
1.38 [--] M-Squad: ACCUSATION (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1039A
13Jun58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer Richard Lewis, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director John E. Pommer
Written by Harry W. Junkin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Fay Spain ............ Ruth Reardon
Ken Clark ............ Paul Lawson
Paul Newlan ........... Captain Grey (recurring)
Larry Blake .......... Det. Jerry Range
Dan Riss ............. Sgt. Parker/lab. tech
George Eldredge ...... Dr. Robert Eldredge
Cindy Ames Salerno ... Bertha/maid
Synopsis 1:
"Despite being found in a locked room, suicide by a wealthy respected
man seems suspicious". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Wealthy industrialist Arthur Reardon is murdered by his chauffeur and
the killing is made to look like suicide. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 15Jun62, WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Friday 9:30pm)
[--] Prod no. TP1040A was not used ?
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NBC Fridays 9:00 pm EST
40 episodes
Prod. nos. TP1041 - TP1080 (TP 1078 missing/unused)
"The Outsider" is prod. no. TP1037 which would indicate that it was produced
during season 1 - however its production details and airdate
put in season 2 - see #2.34
***From this point on and for the remainder of the series, Paul Newlan is
credited after "Starring Lee Marvin as Lt. Frank Ballinger" as
"Featuring Paul Newlan as Capt. Grey" *** [WW]
2.01 [--] M-Squad: MORE DEADLY (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1043A
19Sep58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Don Medford, Assistant Director Frank Fox,
Written by Sidney Marshall,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Ruta Lee ............... Ora Kane
Voorhies J. Ardoin ..... Willie/"confessing Sam"
Dorothea Lord .......... Mrs. Halper
Paul Maxwell ........... Jim Landry
Thea Ruckert ........... Miss Morrison/policewoman Sgt.
John Mitchum ........... Ralph Halper
Synopsis 1:
Ora Kane, a pretty young cashier who is embezzling funds from her employer,
shoots a customer and a co-worker. [TA]
(Syndicated rerun: 15Jun63 WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Saturday 10:00pm)
Synopsis 2:
"Ballinger "dies" with two other men due to a currency exchange thief".[WW]
2.02 [--] M-Squad: DEAD OR ALIVE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1044A
26Sep58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate) (Network repeat 17Jul59)
Executive Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Hilton A. Green
Written by Don Sanford
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Tom Pittman ........... Alvin Jessup
Judi Meredith ......... Miss Mary Burnett
Ralph Gamble .......... Martin Carter
Jean Allison .......... Mrs. Julie Sisk
Michael Pataki ........ Sid Sisk
Bill Erwin ............ Roger Jessup
Frank Marlowe ......... Sgt./unnamed
Robert Nash ........... unnamed/bartender
Lyn Guild ............. Mrs. Verna Carter
Alice Backes .......... unnamed/switchboard operator
Synopsis 1:
"Sadistic young men steal and kill for thrills. A reporter
sympathizes with them". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
A pretty newspaper reporter dislikes Ballinger's methods of trying
to capture a couple of thrill killers. [TA]
Synopsis 3:
A charge of legalized murder is hurled at Balinger by a social-minded reporter. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat: 24Feb64 on KTTV-11, Los Angeles, Calif. Monday 6:00pm)
2.03 [--] M-Squad: THE MISSING CLAIMANT
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1048A
3Oct58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest cast:
Rebecca Welles (as Martha)
Harry Lauter (as Allen Lloyd)(Tales of the Texas Rangers, Waterfront)
Joan Vohs
Theodore Newton
Sydney Smith
Dick Wilson
Robert Busch
A distraught wife reports that her husband is missing. Ballinger
learns that the man was the rightful heir to a huge estate.
(Network Repeat 10Aug62)
(Syndicated repeat: 28Feb64 on KTTV-11, Friday at 6:00pm)
2.04 [--] M-Squad: THE REFUGEE (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1046A
10Oct58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed/ Producer John Larkin
Directed by James Neilson/ Assistant Director Hilton A. Green
Written by Barry Trivers
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Judith Braun ............. Betina Sandor
Marc Neiman .............. Joseph Sandor
Don Nagel ................ Artie Nevins
Jean Del Val ............. Papa Tokar
Ben Morris ............... Rocker Maloney
Rush Williams ............ Switch
Allen Pinson ............. unnamed
Synopsis 1:
Lt. Ballinger poses as a Hungarian immigrant to get evidence against
racketeers who prey on refugees newly arrived in this country.
Joseph Sandor, a refugee violinist, and his sister are threatened
with violence unless Sandor pays protection money to the hoodlums.
Synopsis 2:
An employment extorsion racket preys on immigrants.[WW]
[--] 17Oct58 - pre-empted or re-run
2.05 [--] M-Squad: THE TRAP (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1052A
24Oct58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive producer-none listed /Producer-John Larkin.
Directed by Don Medford [WW] NOT Earl Bellamy (as previously) /
Assistant Director-James H. Brown [WW]
Written By Don Sanford [SC/WW]
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt.Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order) [SC/.WW]
Betty Lynn ............ Susan Baines
Robert Fuller ......... Danny Mitchell
Robert Fuller.......... as Danny Mitchell
Virginia Gregg ........ Mrs. Mitchell)
Harry Landers ......... Max Decker
Percy Helton .......... Harry Kreble
Edwin Jerome .......... Mr. Ormand
Synopsis:
A lonely, scared young man is involved in a robbery mix-up. [WW]
2.06 [--] M-Squad: FORCE OF HABIT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1051A
31Oct58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, Assistant Director Frank Fox
Written by Joel Murcott
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Maggie Mahoney ......... Rose Mooney
Roscoe Ates ............ Edwin Winkler
Patricia Huston ........ Mary Pulaski
Robert Knapp ........... Val Mooney a.k.a. Charles Walters
Charles Bateman ........ unnamed/missing persons bureau detective
Michael Emmet .......... Det. Gus Klinger
Edwin W. Reimers ....... unnamed/announcer
Deidre Harrison ........ unnamed/landlady
Synopsis:
A safecracker gets his wife to convince police that he is dead by wrongly
identifying the dead body of his brother-in-law. But a sudden series of
safe robberies causes Lt. Ballinger to question the woman's testimony.
2.07 [--] M-Squad: THE PHANTOM RAIDERS (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1045A
7Nov58 NBC, Friday at 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, Assistant Director James H. Brown
Written by Merwin Gerard
Guest Cast: (screen order)
John Brinkley ......... Robert "Bob" Michaels
Yvette Vickers ........ Sally
Nicky Blair ........... Joe
Ed Nelson ............. Lenny Maston
Elizabeth Harrower .... Mrs. Michaels
Stuart Wilson ......... unnamed/jeweler
Dean Casey ............ unnamed/policeman
Synopsis 1:
Detective Lt. Ballinger is trying to track down a pair of masked holdup men
who ride motorcycles. He decides to pose as a leather- jacketed motorcycle
enthusiast in an attempt to locate the hangout of the pair.
Synopsis 2:
Ballinger poses as a motorcycle fan in order to trap some holdup men. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat: 25Feb64 on KTTV-11, Tuesday at 6:00pm)
Synopsis 3:
"A series of hold-ups by two motorcycle riders is investigated by
Ballinger". [WW]
Note 1-Ballinger goes undercover as "Al Wilson".
Note 2-John Brinkley and Ed Nelson also appeared in "T Bird Gang" the same
year (1958),a movie written by and starring Brinkley. [WW]
2.08 [--] M-Squad: THE MERITS OF THE CASE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1056A
14Nov58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Medford, Assistant Director Frank Fox,
Written by Jack Jacobs
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Paula Raymond ......... Judith Rollins
John Hoyt ............. Leonard Rollins
Francis DeSales ....... Dr. Myron Ross
Hugh Lawrence ......... Sgt. Summers
Howard Ledig .......... Mike Wilson
Charles Victor ........ Aldon Phelps
Synopsis:
A criminal lawyer is slain and evidence points to Judith Rollins
as the killer. The lawyer unsuccessfully defended Judith’s husband
on a murder charge.
2.09 [--] M-Squad: THE BIG KILL (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1053A
21Nov58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer-John Larkin.
Directed by David Lowell Rich, Assistant Director-Hilton A. Green
Written by Sidney Marshall,
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest cast: (screen order)
Helen Westcott ........ Ellen Thursby
Frank Maxwell ......... Larry Princeton A.K.A. Lou Porter/Lester Pierce
Bek Nelson ............ Ruby Angel
David Renard .......... Steve Butler
Tom Wilde ............. Mr. Wilton
Synopsis 1:
Ballinger feels sure he knows who’s been robbing a chain of banks,
but he doesn’t have enough evidence to make an arrest.
Synopsis 2:
Romance is tied to a series of bank robberies. [WW]
2.10 [--] M-Squad: THE SITTERS
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1047A
28Nov58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest cast:
Mary Webster (as Barbara Sullivan)
Robert Roark
Grant Richards ("Doorway to Danger")
James Gavin
Ballinger traces a telephone number which he believes is a clue to a ring
of bookies, and finds that the number belongs to Champ Sullivan, a baseball
player, and his young wife.
(Syndicated repeats: 27Feb64 on KTTV-11, Thursday at 6:00pm
& 5May61 on WHIO-7, Dayton, Ohio, Thursday at 10:30pm)
2.11 [--] M-Squad: THE EXECUTIONER
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1050A
5Dec58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest Cast:
Dan Barton (as Ray Fredericks)
Herschel Bernardi (as Vic Gorelli)
Ray Fredericks accuses a traffic cop of trying to kill him.
(Syndicated repeat 21Feb64 WPIX-11, New York City, Friday 10:00pm)
(24Aug62 repeat)
2.12 [--] M-Squads: THE WIDOWS (verified on film - WW)
(a.k.a. "Blueprint for murder")
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1057A
12Dec58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski /Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Joel Murcott,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Herb Ellis ............. Det. Manny Berman
John Goddard ........... Det. Mike Davis
Jeanne Vaughn .......... Evelyn Lukas
Joel Ashley ............ Arthur Wendell Kane
Chris Fortune .......... Loretta Kirby A.K.A. Laurie
Jeane Wood ............. Mrs. Lukas
Sheldon Allman ......... Mr. Reynolds
Bill Hampton ........... Mike Polka
Synopsis:
A series of murders are tied to newly paid widows. [WW]
2.13 [--] M-Squad: CONTRABAND (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1049A
19Dec58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Medford, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Merwin Gerard
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Ross Martin ............ Bert Corbin a.k.a. Mr. Arlington
Marti Stevens .......... Miss Eve Parker
King Calder ............ Roger Taylor
Bill Cord .............. Det. Dave Price
Thom Carney ............ Howard Harley
Synopsis 1:
"The importing of foreign sports cars is a front for smuggling". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
A foreign sports car is broken into on the day of delivery. It’s the
fourth such crime and Ballinger suspects that a smuggling ring is in
operation.
2.14 [--] M-Squad: PRESCRIPTION FOR MURDER (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. TP1041A
26Dec58 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed/ Producer John Larkin
Directed by Mark Sandrich Jr./ Assistant Director-Dolph M. Zimmer
Written by Palmer Thompson
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
George Neise ........... Dr. Stephen Renzig
John Beradino .......... Lucky Cortello
John Duke .............. Patch
Helen Mowery ........... Anita Renzig
George Brenlin ......... Bennie Harris a.k.a. William Henry
David R. Alpert ........ Dr. Lewis Stokely
Synopsis #1:
The wife of a prominent brain surgeon is kidnapped as part of a
plan to prevent her husband from operating on a critically injured
detective.
Synopsis #2:
Ballinger tries to locate Mrs. Renzig, the wife of a noted surgeon. She's
been kidnapped by a pair of gunmen.
(Network Repeat 31Jul59)
(Syndicated 8Jun63 re-run WLUK-11, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Saturday 10:00pm)
2.15 [--] M-Squad: THE TEACHER _aka_"Trade School" (copyright title)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1058A
2Jan59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest Cast:
Tom Laughlin (Billy Jack)
Sue George (Father Knows Best)
Mark Douglas
Stuart Randall (Cimarron City, Laramie)
Burt Reynolds (Riverboat, Hawk, Dan August, Gunsmoke, Evening Shade),
2.16 [--] M-Squad: THE THIRD SHADOW (verified on film WW)
_aka_ "False Witness"
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1063A
9Jan59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by James Neilson, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Jack Jacobs
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Monica Lewis ........... Grace Richards
Tony Travis ............ Dave Price
Al Shelly .............. Greg Cooke
Amy Fields ............. Ruth Scanlan
Richard Benedict ...... Al Stemple A.K.A. Al Stewart
Guy Prescott ........... unidentified
Ted Thorpe ............. unidentified
Roy Engel .............. Capt. Thomas
Synopsis:
Lt. Ballinger attempts to clear a young policeman when a dying man
accuses the officer of appropriating money while thwarting a bank
robbery.
[--] 16Jan59 pre-empted or re-run
2.17 [--] M-Squad: ONE MAN'S LIFE _aka "Open and Shut" (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1066A
23Jan59 NBC Fri 9:00pm (original network airdate) (rebroadcast 07Aug59)
Executive Producer-none listed / Producer John Larkin
Directed by Don Medford/ Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Robert H. Harris ........ Walter Novotny
June Vincent ............ Mrs. John Cabot Warren _nee_ Lisa Harris
Mark Roberts ............ Joey Devin a.k.a. Joe Devereaux
Stephen Chase ........... Capt. Clint McArthur
David Tomack ............ Fred Snade)
Richard Tretter ......... (unnamed/private policeman)
Synopsis 1:
Clint McArthur, a police official who is about to retire, asks Lt.
Ballinger to help him find out if Walter Novotny, a man McArthur
helped send to prison, is really guilty. With less than 48 hours
left before Novotny's execution, Ballinger agrees to investigate
the condemned man's case. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
"Before entering retirement a police captain asks M Squad to review
the case of a man sentenced to death". [WW]
2.18 [--] M-Squad: THE JUMPER (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1064A
30Jan59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Allen H. Miner, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Don Reardon .......... Ernie Vogel
Patricia Manning ..... Georgia Callahan
John Goddard ......... Det. Mike/Steve Davis
Ward Wood ............ Det. Gus Simmons
Jack Bryan ........... Jerry/Eddie Walker
Jack Carr ............ unidentified
Synopsis:
"A suicidal suspect convinces Ballinger to get to the bottom of a
cop killing" [WW]
Note 1 -Det. Mike Davis is called "Steve" by Capt. Grey. [WW]
Note 2 -Witness Jerry Walker is twice called "Eddie" by Lt. Ballinger. [WW]
Note 3 -This is the episode which features a Chicago cop on the take and which
led to Mayor Richard J. Daley not permitting any filming in Chicago
(this rule was in place until four years after his death and then Mayor
Jane Byrne allowed "The Blues Brothers" to film in Chicago in 1980). [WW]
2.19 [--] M-Squad: THE LAST ACT (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1060A
6Feb59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed / Producer John Larkin
Directed by David Lowell Rich /Assistant Director-Ben Bishop
Written by B. X. Sanborn and Don Sanford
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest cast: (screen order)
Donald Buka ............ Jerry Stewart
Elaine Edwards ......... Laura Dennis
Jim Bannon ............. Sam Harding
Stewart Bradley ........ Ernie Roper a.k.a. Mr.Smith
Robert Gibbons ......... Mike
Bill Baucom ............ Mr. Gruman
Synopsis:
After an attempt is made on the life of a beautiful musical-comedy
star, the girl reluctantly accepts police protection.
(Repeated 1Jul63, WISC-3, Madison, Wisconsin - Monday at 9:30pm)
2.20 [--] M-Squad: MUGGER MURDER
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1071A
13Feb59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest cast:
Grace Raynor (as Stella)
Bern Hoffman (as Robert Hummell)
Jaclynne Greene
James Chandler
In an attempt to crack a series of slayings, Ballinger sets himself up
as a likely victim.
(Repeated 26Aug63, WISC-3, Madison, Wisconsin - Monday at 9:30pm)
2.21 [--] M-Squad: THE STAR WITNESS (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1067A
20Feb59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed / Producer-John Larkin [WW]
Directed by David Lowell Rich / Assistant Director Ben Bishop [WW]
Written by Leonard Kantor [WW]
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast (screen order): [WW]
Virginia Vincent ........ Mary Graymore
Paul Picerni ............ Al Samson
Terry Becker ............ Rainey
Abbey Shelton ........... Angela
Sid Clute ............... Ralph
Mary Gregory ............ Lucy
Synopsis:
A "witness" to a mob killing really wasn't a witness at all.[WW]
2.22 [--] M-Squad: THE TAKE OVER _aka_ "Check to the King"
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1061A
27Feb59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest Cast:
Joan O'Brien
Ken Dibbs
Murvyn Vye
Sylvia Stone
Mobsters from two gangs clash over which will control the profits
from a night club. A full-scale gang war results.
2.23 [--] M-Squad: VOLUNTARY SURRENDER (verified on film WW)
_aka_ "The Confession"
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1065A
6Mar59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Virgil W. Vogel, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bert Remsen .......... Harry Frost
Mary Adams ........... Mrs. Frost
Mary Treen ........... Miss Cosgrove/housekeeper
Paul Dubov ........... Gil Kirby
Virginia R. Lee ...... Dorothy "Dottie" Warren
Hal Baylor ........... Det. Finley
Constance Cameron .... Sara Thurston
Synopsis:
Suspected of murder, hoodlum Harry Frost has a neat alibi: He
tells the police that he is guilty of a burglary that took place
at the same time as the murder, which was committed elsewhere.
2.24 [--] M-Squad: DEATH THREAT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1069A
13Mar59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none lsted, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by John Brahm, Assistant Director George Bisk,
Written by Jack Laird,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Paul Burke ............. Ted Stevens
Jacqueline Mayo ........ Marjorie Stevens
Len Lesser ............. Red McShane
Sondra Rodgers ......... Agnes Moultrie
Phil Chambers .......... Reverend Travis
Barry Brooks ........... (unidentified)
Synopsis:
Ted Stevens, a small-time hood, is released from prison. He has sworn to
kill Ballinger and the two witnesses whose testimony convicted him.
2.25 [--] M-Squad: THE HARPIES
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1072A
20Mar59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Guest Cast:
Betsy Jones-Moreland
Gail Kobe
Beatrice Kay
Luana Anders
2.26 [--] M-Squad: GHOST TOWN (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1059A
27Mar59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate) (Network Repeat 4Sep59)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer John Larkin
Directed by John Brahm, Assistant Director Stan Neufeld
Written by Jack Laird, Lawrence Resner, John Larkin and Boris Ingster
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Alan Marshal ............ Vincent Brooks
Sally Todd .............. Peggy Mason
John Shaner ............. Stan Rollins
Maggie McCarter ......... Suzanne "Susie" Brooks
Charles Herbert ......... Jimmy Woodruff
Bill Baldwin ............ Swan/FBI agent
Sid Melton .............. Bernie "Jack" Amboy
Synopsis 1:
"A small time crook is killed after a police shootout. Where did
the $100,000 he had on him come from?". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Lieutenant Ballinger tries to trace a large sum of money found on the body
of a man killed in a gunfight with police. Ballinger learns that the money
was ransom paid for the release of a kidnapped girl, and that the dead man
was apparently the only person who knew where she was hidden.
2.27 [--] M-Squad: THE VANISHING LADY (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1068A
3Apr59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Assistant Director Edward K. Dodds
Written by Jack Jacobs
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jack Mullaney ......... Bert Rockwood
Mary LaRoche .......... Virginia Reed A.K.A. Virginia West
Mary Scott ............ Anne Edwards
William Hudson ........ Paul Webster
John Eldredge ......... Robert J. Rockwood
Henry McCann .......... Roy Matlock
Synopsis:
Ballinger tries to track down a murder witness who wants to aid the
police but must stay anonymous. [TA]
(Repeated 5Aug63, WISC-3, Madison, Wisconsin - Monday at 9:30pm)
2.28 [--] M-Squad: THE CRUSH OUT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1073A
10Apr59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer John Larkin
Directed by Virgil W. Vogel, Assistant Director Carter DeHaven III
Written by Ric Hardman
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
William Phipps ......... Larry Barker
Tyler McVey ............ unnamed/Warden
James Chandler ......... unnamed/State Senator
Robert Burton .......... Sam Simon
Michael Rye ............ Mr. Carlson/Deputy Warden
Ashley Cowan ........... Eddie Wales
Mike Ragan ............. Henry Filson
*
UK "TV Times" also listed these (below) - but they were NOT in this
episode - possibly bad publicity from Revue
or maybe they appeared in a different episode .....
Patricia Lloyd ......... Marlene
Carl McIntyre .......... TV reporter
Synopsis:
"Using the ruse of a brutality investigation,a notorious prisoner tries
a jail break". [WW]
***Note-IMDb lists
Warden "Tallman" and Senator "Cole"-NO such names were used in this episode***
Synopsis 1:
Lt. Ballinger is assigned to escort a senator on a tour of a
prison near Chicago. While they are inspecting the facilities,
a prison break occurs and the senator is seized as a hostage. [US]
Synopsis 2:
While Larry Barker is in prison, his wife, Marlene, brings charges of
brutality and unfairness against the prison officers and Frank
Ballinger goes to the prison to give evidence. During the hearing
Barker tries a jail brak. [UK "TV Times"]
(UK airdate: 14Jun61 ITV A-R London, Wed 11:07pm)
2.29 [--] M-Squad: THE FIRE MAKERS
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1075A
17Apr59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Written by Frank L. Moss
Directed by Don Medford
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast:
Leonard Nimoy ......... Ben Blacker
James Coburn .......... Mr. Blacker
Georgene Darcy ........ Julie
Milton Frome .......... Sellers
Steven Ritch .......... Martin
Maida Severn .......... Mrs. O'Rourke
Helen Conrad .......... Mrs. Boruff
Synopsis 1:
Hunting down a firebug, Lt. Ballinger receives unexpected aid
from the man’s son.
Synopsis 2:
A dress factory owned by Mrs. Boruff is burned down. The body of the
nightwatchman is found in the wreckage and when the autopsy reveals
his skull was fractured by a blow before he was burned to death,
Frank Ballinger of M Squad is called in [UK]
(UK airdate: 22Jun61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
2.30 [--] M-Squad: THE TERROR ON DARK STREET (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1074A
24Apr59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin.
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Assistant Director Carter DeHaven III
Written by Jack Laird
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jocelyn Brando .......... Esther Bonzell (sister of Marlon)
Carleton G. Young ....... Arthur Princely
Barbara Drew ............ Mrs. Vinton
John Milford ............ Charles Saturis
Jack Rice ............... Mr. Carmedy
Synopsis:
Stalking a sinister murderer, Lt. Ballinger finds that the murder victim's
widow appears to be unconcerned about her husband's death.
2.31 [--] M-Squad: ROBBER'S ROOST (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1076A
1May59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer-John Larkin.
Directed by Sidney Lanfield /Assistant Director George Bisk
Written by Jack Jacobs
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Mark Douglas ............ Jimmy Crowley
Robert E. Griffin ....... Artie Flegg
Evelyn Scott ............ Peggy Hanson
Jim Hayward ............. Sam Talbert
Howard McLeod ........... Sergeant Keller
Paul E. Burns (unnamed).
Synopsis:
A scared messenger boy leads M Squad to a "Crook's Hotel. [WW]
2.32 [--] M-Squad: THE BAITED HOOK
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1055A
8May59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast:
Vic Perrin ............. Jack Willis
Laurie Carroll ........ Carol Willis
Buddy Leater ........... Tuley Miller
Jack Ging .............. Bob Haskell
Synopsis 1:
Carol Willis tells Ballinger that she and her father have received
murder threats. But her father refuses to cooperate with the police.
(US "TV Guide")
Synopsis 2:
Jack Willis and his daughter Carol are sympathetic characters
caught in a tragic situation for which there seems no solution.
(UK "TV Times")
(UK: 11May61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
2.33 [--] M-Squad: MODEL IN THE LAKE (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1042A
15May59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed /Producer John Larkin
Directed by David Lowell Rich/ Assistant Director-Ronnie Rondell
Written by Robert Shaw
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Whitney Blake .......... Jo Bennett
Richard Garland ........ Ted Ross
Robert McQueeney ....... Jim Leeds
Charles Shelander ...... Det. Dave Jansen
Barbara Darrow ......... Shelly Dana
Louise Lewis ........... Miss Williams
Pat O'Malley ........... Mr. Cleary
Synopsis:
Shelley Dana, a girl who was known to be an excellent swimmer is
found drowned.
2.34 [--] M-Squad: THE OUTSIDER (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1037A (copyright date 22May58)
(production no. indicates that this episode was produced in season 1)
Original Network Airdate - NOT KNOWN - possibly 22May59
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer John Larkin
Written by Jack Laird and Wilton Schiller,
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Hilton A. Green
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Joyce Meadows ........... Mrs. Ellen Benson
William Tregoe .......... Billy Rodgers
Michael Garth ........... Cary Benson
Nancy Valentine ......... Connie Lymon
Nestor Paiva ............ Metaxess/club owner
Ralph Moody ............. Ralph Crane
Ed Prentiss ............. Dr. Hobert
Molly Dodd .............. Sgt. Connelly/policewoman
Synopsis 1:
"A diabetic has water substituted for her insulin. By who and why? [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Ellen Benson, a diabetic, has gone into a coma as a result of having watered
insulin injections. It is presumed that someone who had access to her apartment
switched the insulin bottles in her refrigerator. Frank Balinger and
Captain Grey investigate.
(UK airdate: 27Apr61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
2.35 [--] M-Squad: HIGH SCHOOL BRIDE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1077A
29May59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Robert Bassler
Director-John Brahm, Assistant Director Ben Bishop
Written by Robert C. Dennis
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast (screen order)
Jimmy Murphy .......... Lonnie McCandless
Marion Ross ........... Lucy Kerr
Jeanne Bates .......... Mrs. Leo Compton
Rusty Lane ............ Jay McCandless
Deanna Ross ........... Wilma McCandless
Phil Arnold ........... unnamed/restaurant manager
Synopsis:
"A young man's wife has deserted him. Or did she?".[WW]
2.36 [074] M-Squad: THE DANGEROUS GAME (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1070A
5Jun59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Robert Bassler
Written by Allen H. Miner,Joel Kane and Frank L. Moss
Directed by Bretaigne Windust, Assistant Director Ben Bishop,
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Kasey Rogers ............ Helene Victor
Jonathan Hole ........... Arthur Leslie
Paul Lukather ........... Ralph Cordell
Laurie Mitchell ......... Bunny
House Peters Jr. ........ Jess Ringer
Mary Gregory ............ unnamed/switchboard operator
Max Dommar .............. Emile/waiter
Synopsis 1:
"A fur robbery is an "inside" job". [WW]
Notes:
1-Ballinger goes undercover as "John Swenson" [WW]
2-The Arthur Leslie character is also referred to as "Lytton" [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Furrier Arthur Leslie and his pretty assistant are in the fur
salon after hours when thugs break in.
2.37 [--] M-Squad: DECOY IN WHITE (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1080A
12Jun59 [WW] (was 26Jun59) NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed/ Producer Robert Bassler
Directed by Sidney Lanfield/ Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Robert Tallman
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast (screen order)
Mike Road .............. John Spyser
Mike Mazurki ........... Kozski)
James Flavin ........... Paul Maitland
Judy Bamber ............ Kitty Osburn/Katherine Olanski
Maggie McCarter ........ Aydell
Dorothea Lord .......... Mrs. Maitland
Synopsis:
Laundered money leads to mayhem and murder.[WW]
2.38 [--] M-Squad: MR. GRIM'S RABBITS (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. possibly TP 1054A (to be verified)
19Jun59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer-Robert Bassler
Directed by David Butler, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by Melvin Levy
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Carole Mathews .......... Pilar Olivera
Tim Graham .............. John "Prof" Hibbins
Ralph Clanton ........... R. Franklin Mattson III
Patricia Michon ......... Doris Hibbins
Freeman Lusk ............ Dr. Gerard
Terry Frost ............. Art Towne
*
Also appearing BUT NOT credited:..
Michael Carr ........... Sailor (uncredited)
Voorhies J. Ardoin ..... Morgue attendant (uncredited)
Don Hix ................ Guard (uncredited)
Jerry Hall ............. Detective (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A sailor leaves his ship. He is carrying a tied bundle. On seeing Franklyn
Matson the code words, "Mr. Grim's rabbits" are exchanged. Matson kills the
sailor and hides the package which is to bring death to him and many others.
[UK TV Times](UK airdate: 8Mar61 ITV A-R London, Wed 11:07 pm)
2.39 [--] M-Squad: THE PLATTER PIRATES (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1062A
26Jun59 [WW] (was19Jun59) NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Robert Bassler
Directed by Dan Alexander, Assistant Director James H. Brown
Written by-Robert C. Dennis and Jon Kubichan
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Gale Robbins .......... Dolly Pyper
Tommy Farrell ......... Dick Pyper
Patricia Huston ....... Julie Ferrell
Lou Krugman ........... Danny Harrod
Baynes Barron ......... Al Goodrich
Howard McLeod ......... Det. Cady
Bruce Hayes ........... Sy Mitchell
*
Also appearing BUT NOT credited:
Frank Garfield ......... Ralph Goodrich (uncredited)
Robin Raymond .......... Grace (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Sy Mitchell, a disk jockey, broadcasting his show from the Music Tent night
club, announces to his listeners that tomorrow night he will expose a group
of racketeers in the music world. Members of the club attempt to extract the
information from Sy, but with no luck. As Sy leaves the club that night he is shot.
[UK TV Times] (UK airdate: 22Feb61 ITV A-R London, Wed 11:07 pm)
2.40 [--] M-Squad: DEATH IS A CLOCK (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP1079A
3Jul59 NBC, Friday 9:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed/ Producer Robert Bassler
Directed by Robert Ellis Miller, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould,
Written by-Rik Vollaerts,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Madlyn Rhue ............ Loretta Danzig
Douglas Henderson ...... Paul Danzig
Stacy Harris ........... Jerry Danzig
James Seay ............. Dr. Raymond
Claire Carlton ......... unnamed/bar patron
Vernon Rich ............ Clayburne/governor's aide
*
UK "TV Times" also listed these - but they were NOT in this
episode - possibly bad publicity from Revue
or maybe they appeared in a different episode .....
George Selk ............ Guard
Jimmy Murphy ........... Lonnie (appeared in #2.35)
Rusty Lane ............. Jay McCandless (appeared in #2.35)
Burt Saunders .......... First reporter
Jerry Hall ............. Second reporter
Synopsis:
Paul Danzig is in Death Row and is to die in 20 hours. He screams and calls
to the guard that he wants to see the prison psychiatrist, Dr. Raymond.
Maybe Raymond can still help him to remember. [UK "TV Times"]
(UK airdate: 16Feb61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
Summer Reruns:-
[--] 17Jul59 Network Re-run of "Dead or Alive" (first aired 26Sep58)
[--] 31Jul59 Network Re-run of "Prescription for Murder" (first aired 26Dec58)
[--] 21Aug59 Network Re-run of "The Long Ride" (first aired 24Jan58)
[--] 28Aug59 Network Re-run of "Blue Indigo" (first aired 17Jan58)
[--] 4Sep59 Network Re-run of "Ghost Town" (first aired 27Mar59)
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NBC Fridays 9:30 pm Eastern (up to 22Jan60 OR 29Jan60)
NBC Tuesdays 10:00 pm Eastern (from 26Jan60 OR 2Feb60)
prod no. TP13304 not used?
3.01 [079] M-Squad: TEN MINUTES TO DOOMSDAY (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13301
18Sep59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Don Medford, Assistant Director Frank Fox
Written by Stuart Jerome
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
James Bell ........... Jonas Blecker
Ross Elliott ......... Sgt. "Smitty" Smith
Ann Morrison ......... Mrs. Blecker
Francis De Sales ..... Dr. Arthur May
Jeanne Bates ......... unnamed/nurse
(J. Pat O'Malley as Elevator Operator)(according to UK listing)(not verified)
Synopsis 1:
"A wife suspects her husband made a bomb. She contacts the police". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
After eight years in prison Jonas Blecker is extremely embittered towards
the Judge who sentenced him. Determined on revenge, he palnts a bomb and
Frank Ballinger has a very close shave. [UK]
(UK airdate: 2Nov60 ITV A-R London, Wed 11:07 pm)
3.02 [080] M-Squad: THE EUROPEAN PLAN
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13302
25Sep59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
No Guest Cast Details
3.03 [081] M-Squad: THE HAND-MADE MURDER (screen title)(verified on film WW)
(aka "Sunday Punch")
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13309
2Oct59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Frank Fox
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Barry Kelley ......... Mr. Whitaker
Robert Knapp ......... Bill Franklin
Jo Kaiser ............ Mrs. Franklin
Hugh Lawrence ........ Det. Carl Laughton
Jordan Whitfield ..... unnamed/ex-boxer/trainer
Phil Phillips ........ "Skipper" Franklin
Synopsis:
"A "spoiler" is responsible for two murders". [WW]
Note 1-Imdb lists Jo Kaiser as "Judy" Franklin but "Judy" is never mentioned
in the episode. [WW]
Note 2-it's a real oddity that Fred Graham,who plays "Tiger" Phil Kelly
A.K.A. Kelly Corbett in this episode, has no cast credit despite
having dialogue and a fight scene with Lee Marvin/Lt. Ballinger.
Fred Graham acted in 196 movies and stunt doubled in films 10+ times
for John Wayne. [WW]
3.04 [082] M-Squad: JEOPARDY BY FIRE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13308
9Oct59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Donald McDougall, Assistant Director Donald Baer
Written by Stuart Jerome and Maxwell Shane,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Marc Lawrence ........ Vince Cronin A.K.A. Harris)
Wm. Keene ............ Capt.Bates)
Harlan Warde ......... Wally/police lab. tech.
Penny Edwards ........ Ellie Sims)
Harry Harvey Sr. ..... unnamed/photo supply clerk
David McMahon ........ Owens/hobo burn victim
Synopsis:
"An arsonist makes things hot for Lt. Ballinger" [WW]
3.05 [083] M-Squad: MURDER IN C-SHARP MINOR (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13303
16Oct59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director Milton Carter
Written by Arthur Orloff and Stuart Jerome,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Lawrence Dobkin ......... Barney Traxler
Harry Jackson ........... Ben Riker
Howard McNear ........... Carl Hoganson
Peter Leeds ............. Larry Blair
Jody Lawrence ........... Rebecca Traxler
Herb Vigran ............. Danny/piano player
Robert Osterloh ......... Joe DaLiso
Peter Brian ............. Sgt. Hedberg
Synopsis:
"A saxophonist plays a fatal tune".[WW]
3.06 [084] M-Squad: THE HUMAN BOND (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13305
23Oct59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, Assistant Director Charles S. Gould
Written by-Jack Jacobs
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Grant Richards ......... Edward J. Carty
Carolyn Craig .......... Jean Woodly
Raoul DeLeon ........... Arthur "Mike" Michaels
Argentina Brunetti ..... Mrs. Doris Michaels
Don Oreck .............. Paul Michaels
Claire Carleton ........ unnamed/owner-"Sea Horse" bar
Lennie Geer ............ Kenny Fowler A.K.A. Pat Wilson/Joe Jackson
Synopsis:
Frank Ballinger and his chief, Capt. Grey (Paul Newlan) try to find out who
put up the $80,000 bail for Ed Carty. They discover that bail-bondsman
Arthur Michaels put up the money himself, because Carty's men are holding
Michaels' son Paul hostage--Ballinger must get to Carty before he decides that
keeping Michaels alive is riskier than killing him. The search takes him to
the piers, and a boat chase and gun battle as Carty tries to make it into Canada.
3.07 [085] M-Squad: MAMA'S BOY (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13311
30Oct59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Robert Ellis Miller, Assistant Director Milton Carter
Written by Arthur Rowe,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast (screen order)
William Allyn .......... Bill Leonard
John Beradino .......... Nick Cordell
Katherine Warren ....... Mrs. Leonard
Joseph Vitale .......... Ben Carter
Julie Scott ............ Nicki Kilgrew
Mary Alan Hokanson ..... Mrs. Johnson/policewoman
Michael Bradford ....... Jimmy Wilson
Joe Conley ............. Jack Marino
*
Sue Randall (Beaver's teacher on Leave it to Beaver" playing "Mrs. Wilson"
(uncredited)
Unknown actor (Larry Perron ?) as Harry Mapes (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Frank Ballinger has the task of arresting the man responsible
for the seemingly senseless murder of a young hotel clerk. [UK]
(UK airdate: 22Sep60 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
3.08 [086] M-Squad: SHRED OF DOUBT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13312
06Nov59 NBC Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Jerry Hopper, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Earl Baldwin
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Don Dubbins ............ "Stick" Wilson
Kendrick Huxham ........ Alfred Beasley
Peter Adams ............ Paul Krater
Vici Raaf .............. unnamed/employee at record shop
Henry Hunter ........... Floyd Gilbert
Alyce Ford ............. "Gladys Gay"/Mrs. Wilson nee Cynthia Gilbert
Cynthia Loudres ........ unnamed/hostage at record store
Synopsis 1:
"Ballinger investigates when the dead body of a young woman is
found in a burnt car". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
The body of a dead girl, bound and gagged, is found in a wrecked automobile.
Lt. Frank Ballinger learns that she was married to a drummer who dealt
in narcotics. [RF]
3.09 [087] M-Squad: DEATH BY ADOPTION (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13306
20Nov59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Murray Golden, Assistant Director Jack Doran
Written by Joel Murcott
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Gail Kobe ............... Mrs. Coleman
Rayford Barnes .......... Arthur "Art" Brunswick a.k.a. John Joseph Brunswick
David Leland ............ Larry Coleman
Danny Davenport ......... Gus Lasanik
Bill Quinn .............. Det. Ken Donovan
Bill Erwin .............. Gene/detective
Robert Jordan ........... unnamed/car salesman
Judith Paige ............ Judy Warington
Jani Allen .............. Anne/baby
Synopsis 1:
"A couple "inherits" a baby when their housekeeper dies. Blackmail
threatens to take it away. [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Art Brunswick says he’s the real father of Larry Coleman’s child.
3.10 [088] M-Squad: ANOTHER FACE, ANOTHER LIFE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13307
27Nov59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Irwin Winehouse, A. Sanford Wolf and Stuart Jerome
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
James Douglas ......... Rick Cummings a.k.a. Ricardo Kerchaw
Barbara Stuart ........ Barbara Gates a.k.a. Bobbie
Jay Novello ........... Max Williams
John Archer ........... Brad Morgan
Ethel Shutta .......... Mrs. Colfax
Will J. White ......... unnamed/detective
John Bryant ........... Albert Taylor
Charles J. Conrad ..... unnamed/busboy
Wally Rose ............ unnamed/lab. tech.
Synopsis:
Following a bitter quarrel between singer Rick Cummings and publicist Brad
Morgan, Morgan is found murdered. [TA/WW]
(Syndicated repeat 16Feb62)
3.11 [089] M-Squad: VOICE FROM THE GRAVE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13315
4Dec59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Director Francis D. Lyon, Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Irwin Winehouse, A. Sanford Wolf and Stuart Jerome,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Carole Mathews ......... Ruth Webster
Nan Leslie ............. Martha Conklin
Robert Karnes .......... Harry Conklin
Lyle Latell ............ Nick Anson
Ed D. Cramer ........... Martin Bowie
Synopsis:
Truck-owner Harry Conklin is killed before he can testify to a
Washington committee about the infiltration of gangs in the trucking
business.
3.12 [090] M-Squad: THE UPSET (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13314
11Dec59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director-Ronnie Rondell
Written by Jerry Sohl
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Adam Williams .......... Denny Sutton
Richard Newton ......... Det. Cliff Howard
Tommy Cook ............. Pete Sutton
Rosemary Day ........... Mrs. Howard
John McKee ............. Joe/detective
Barbara Knudsen ........ Tina {voice only}
Note:
Capt. Grey's private telephone number is RAndolph 6-1599. [WW]
Synopsis:
During an interrogation, rookie detective Cliff Howard forgets his training
and loses his gun to Denny Sutton, a suspected killer. While Sutton seeks
an escape route, he holds Howard and Ballinger prisoners.
(Network Repeat 6Sep60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm)
3.13 [091] M-Squad: ONE OF OUR ARMORED CARS IS MISSING (verified on film-WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13320
18Dec59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Herman Hoffman /Assistant Director Ronnie Rondell
Written by Whitman Chambers
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Laurie Mitchell ......... Carla Morgan
Richard Carlyle ......... Shorty Conlon
Joyce Meadows ........... Jane Barkley
Jerry Oddo .............. Pete Greco
Logan Field ............. Joe Levany
William Forrest ......... Mr. Manning
Joe Haworth ............. Al Barkley
Norman Leavitt (unnamed)
Synopsis
An armored car
carrying $200,000 disappears in the middle of Chicago. [WW]
3.14 [092] M-Squad: THE IVY LEAGUE BANK ROBBERS (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13318
25Dec59 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, Assistant Director-Frank Fox,
Written by Stuart Jerome and Maxwell Shane,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Carol Ohmart ........... Edna Reed
James Lydon ............ Joseph Rinehart
Ron Starr .............. Noel Reed
Steve Gravers .......... Det. Vince Mariani
Ben Hammer ............. Mr. Talaferio
Denny Niles ............ Mel Crowell
Richard Tyler .......... Phil Dehner
Howard Wright .......... Charlie/bank guard
Synopsis:
College students plan the "Perfect Crime". [WW]
3.15 [093] M-Squad: THE TWISTED WAY (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13322
01Jan60 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Marc Lawrence, Assistant Director Frank Fox
Written by Adam Williams
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Joanna Barnes ......... Tammy Worth
Charles Cooper ........ Sandy Malone
Walter Coy ............ Det. Ray Gargan
Virginia Christine .... Mrs. Jake Fassard
Tetsu Komai ........... Fred Keyoto
S. John Launer ........ Carl Wright
Ed Parker ............. unnamed/detective
Don Turner ............ unnamed/patrolman
Synopsis:
A witness informs Lt. Frank Ballinger that liquor-store operator
Jake Busard was killed by a man named Sandy Malone. But Malone's
girl friend tells Ballinger that Malone was with her at the time
of the murder. [RF]
3.16 [094] M-Squad: THE MAN WHO WENT STRAIGHT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13316
08Jan60 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, Assistant Director Donald Baer
Written by Leonard Neubauer and Stuart Jerome
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Robert H. Harris ......... Manny Francette
Harry Bartell ............ Johnny Clevelle
Jarl Victor .............. unnamed/Francette henchman
Harry Landers ............ unnamed/Francette henchman
Rand Brooks .............. unnamed/purser-"Northern Star"
Don Kohler ............... Sgt. Brighton/Harbor Patrol
UK "TV Times" lists ......
Jarl Victor as Carbo / Harry Landers as Torrance
Synopsis 1:
"Ballinger is informed a deported gangster is coming into town and bringing
$1,000,000 in dope with him". [WW]
***Note-IMDb lists Jarl Victor as "Carbo" and Harry Landers as "Torrance"
but neither name was used*** [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Manny Franchette, now deported, is to return to the U.S. bringing with
him a million dollars worth of narcotics. This information is given to
Frank Ballinger by Clavell, a former hoodlum, who is expected by
Franchette to colaborate with him. Clavell, however, has no intention
of returning to the underworld and asks Frank to nab Franchette when he
arrives. [UK TV Times]
(UK airdate: 10Nov60 ITV A-R London, Thur 11.07 pm)
3.17 [095] M-Squad: THE SECOND-BEST KILLER (verified on film WW)
Revue prod no. TP not known
15Jan60 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed,Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Robert B. Sinclair, Assistant Director Nat HoltJr.
Written by Stuart Jerome and Maxwell Shane
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Ray Stricklyn .......... Vern Sawter
Penny Santon ........... Mrs. Ryder
Aline Towne ............ Gloria Stark
Ralph Joseph Votrian ... Herbie Ryder
Mari Lynn .............. Eva
Carl McIntire .......... unnamed/TV interviewer
Dick Wilson ............ Moe Norton
Synopsis 1:
Herbie Ryder becomes a hero when he helps capture a
dangerous criminal. (US "TV Guide")
Synopsis 2:
The murder of Herbie Ryder arouses national attention
because it is thought that the murder is the work of an organised
band taking vengeance on Herb for his co-operation with the
police. Underworld suspects are brought in and questioned,
but nothing is uncovered. Frank Ballinger then delves into
Herb's personal life, hitting the nail, as one might say,
right on the head. (UK "TV Times")
(UK airdate: 17Nov60 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
3.18 [096] M-Squad: PITCHED BATTLE AT BLUEBELL ACRES (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13313
22Jan60 NBC, Friday 9:30pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed Earl Bellamy, Assistant Director Frank Fox
Written by Rik Vollaerts
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
George Keymas ........... unnamed (Ken Frost - UK "TV Times")
John Dennis ............. "Piggie" Cole
Frank Richards .......... Jim Digger
Jack Mather ............. Lt. Jack Cassady
Cay Conway .............. Mrs. Patsy Parsons
Bill Cassady ............ Bill Cassady/patrolman
Ken Christy ............. (unidentified).
Note:
The names "Ken Frost" and "Farley" were never mentioned.
and the George Keymas character was unnamed. [WW]
*
UK "TV Times" also listed these - but they were NOT in this
episode - possibly bad publicity from Revue ..
Ken Christy ............ Farley
John Gallaudet ......... Lt. Colonel Prince
Jon Locke .............. Bill Cassidy
Synopsis 1:
Frank Ballinger and Captain Grey are called in to investigate an armoury
robbery, and it is not long before the purpose of the theft becomes
apparent. A report is received that a bank has been robbed and the vault
blasted open with a bazooka. (UK "TV Times")
(UK airdate: 09Feb61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07pm)
Synopsis #2:
Some guns are stolen from an armory. Then a bank is robbed with the aid
of a bazooka. (US "TV Guide")
(Repeated 18Jan62, WSFA-12, Montgomery, Ala. - Thursday at 8:30pm)
3.19 [097] M-Squad: A DEBT OF HONOR (verified on film WW) (Not listed by Gianakos)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13317
Original Airdate NOT KNOWN (2Feb60 copyright date)
26Jan60 Tue/29Jan60 Fri possible NBC airdates
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Written by Arthur Rowe and Whitman Chambers
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director Chuck Colean
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
William Phipps ........ "Bugsy" Paige
Nesdon Booth .......... Joe Engel
Robert Clarke ......... Special States Attorney/Ralph Mattson
Judy Bamber ........... Ava Laine
Eddie Foster .......... Jack "Frenchie" Dulac
Larry Blake ........... Manchette (Gino Manchetti ?)
Sy Prescott ........... Danny
Synopsis:
"A mob leader tips off M Squad that one of his members plans to
kill the States Attorney". [WW]
Note:
On his "business card",Ballinger's telephone number at M Squad
is DElaware 7-1100. [WW]
Synopsis 2:
"Bugsy" Page, a syndicate man, wants to kill State Attorney
Mattson, a fearless crusader against crime. But Page is outvoted
by Syndicate officials. When Page defies this decision and
declares his intention to murder Mattson, the Syndicate chief
tips off M-Squad, where steps are immediately taken for a watch
to be kept on Page's movements. Lt. Ballinger acts as Mattson’s
bodyguard. [UK]
(UK airdate: 12Jan61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
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3.20 [097] M-Squad: THE MAN WHO LOST HIS BRAIN (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13325
02Feb60 NBC,Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, Assistant Director Henry Kline
Written by Rik Vollaerts
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Vinton Hayworth ......... Russell Madison
Howard Petrie ........... Mr. Patrick/head-heist team
Steve Conte ............. Tony Damen
Jean Howell ............. Miss Welles
Fred Coby ............... Mr. Kealy/ransom collector-heist team
Vince Williams .......... Mr. Cochran/driver-heist team
Synopsis 1:
"It's a choice of paying $300,000 ransom for a hijacked electronic
computer or a company will lose a $50,000,000 government contract". [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Crooks hijack a computer en route to an electronics firm and demand a
half-million dollars for its return. Det. Lt. Frank Ballinger plans
to outwit the criminals by delivering the ransom himself.
3.21 [099] M-Squad: THE MAN WITH FRANK'S FACE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. NOT KNOWN
9Feb60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Don Taylor, Assistant Director Nat Holt Jr.
Written by Stuart Jerome,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Robert Bailey .......... Cal Dorso
Herb Ellis ............. Wayne Taylor
John Harmon ............ Babe/printer
Wolfe Barzell .......... Maxie "The Dip"/janitor
Tom Reese .............. Monk
Greta Thyssen .......... Leeza
Jim Hayworth ........... Ferguson/cabbie
Note:
Robert "Bob" Bailey did this episode at this time because from
1955 to 1960 he was a major radio star on the top rated CBS
radio detective series "Johnny Dollar".[WW]
Synopsis:
Ballinger and a racketeer are lookalikes. Ballinger uses this as a way
to try to capture the gangster.
3.22 [100] M-Squad: BURGLAR'S NIGHTMARE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13319
16Feb60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director Edward K. Dodds,
Written by-Scott Flohr,
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Robert Armstrong ....... Otto Pennock
John Goddard ........... Charlie Logan
Connie Hines ........... Penny Hart
Jim Oberlin ............ Eddie Hart
Jerry O'Sullivan ....... unnamed/detective
Synopsis:
"A heist team has trouble with a members wife". [WW]
3.23 [101] M-Squad: NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13321
23Feb60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director Jack Doran
Written by Rik Vollaerts
Guest Cast: (screen order)
H. M. Wynant .......... Lanny Cord
Joan Marshall ......... Karen Tinsley
Else Neft ............. Mrs. Cord
Kip King .............. Badger
Marc "Butch" Cavell ... Pinky
Al Shelley ............ Tony Dugan
Johnny Silver ......... J. C. Grevy
Synopsis:
"A murderer escapes and Ballinger searches for him by looking into
the man's past". [WW]
3.24 [102] M-Squad: RACE TO DEATH (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13327
01Mar60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Jerry Hopper, Assistant Director Henry Kline
Written by Whitman Chambers
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Don O'Kelly ........... Joe Calhoun
J. Pat O'Malley ....... Charlie Milhouse
Mary Munday ........... Jackie/lady in bar
Diana Crawford ........ Peggy Morrison
Bill Baldwin .......... unnamed/announcer
Len Hendry ............ (unidentified) (Tom in UK "TV Times")
***Note
-IMDB also lists Len Hendry as "Tom" but "Tom" was not used anywhere in this episode. [WW]
Synopsis:
At Lakeside speedway, English racing champion Jerry Morrison is killed
in a crash which at first gives the appearance of an accident. Later
Morrison's mechanic comes forward with the tie-rod which he says was
cut half way through before the race. [UK]
(UK airdate: 2Feb61 ITV A-R London, Thur 11:07 pm)
3.25 [103] M-Squad: THE VELVET STAKEOUT (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13328
8Mar60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer-Maxwell Shane.
Directed by William Witney/ Assistant Director Henry Kline
Written by Stuart Jerome and Maxwell Shane
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Whitney Blake ......... Peggy Malinson
John Shay ............. Vic Adams
Malcom Atterbury ...... Whitey Stone
Oliver McGowan ........ Conrad "Connie" Brenner
Synopsis
Lt. Ballinger finds romance while searching for evidence after the
murder of a blackmailing lawyer". [WW]
3.26 [104] M-Squad: ANYTHING FOR JOE (verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. TP13326
15Mar60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Paul Stewart /Assistant Director Henry Kline
Written by Maxwell Shane and Harold Swanton
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Ann Morrison ......... Mrs. Pulaski
John Shaner .......... Joe Pulaski
Joseph Carey ......... Victor J. Pulaski A.K.A. Victor J. Parker
Jody Warner .......... Fran Ellison
Charles Tannen ....... Angie
Herbert J. Lytton .... Handley L. Morrison
Jack Harris .......... Harrison
Synopsis:
An abandoned car helps to solve a series of narcotics burglaries. [ww]
Note:
Charles Tannen appeared in "You're in the Navy now" a 1951 film
starring Gary Cooper which also happens to be the very first
movie of both Lee Marvin and Charles Bronson. [WW]
3.27 [105] M-Squad: A KID UP THERE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13310
22Mar60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Paul Stewart, Assistant Director Frank Losee
Written by Maxwell Shane and Ian Hamilton
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bert Freed ............. Shannon/Capt./Lt.?
Connie Gilchrist ....... Mrs. Jane/Kate Finchly
Al Ruscio .............. Freddie "Killer" Cannell
Jimmy Baird ............ Freddie Cannell Jr.
Gil Frye ............... unnamed/patrolman
Note:
a flub by someone-Mrs. Finchly tells Ballinger her first
name is "Jane",later Shannon runs a background check on her and
refers to her as "Kate". [WW]
Synopsis:
Freddie Canelli, an escaped killer, halts his pursuers by announcing
he's taking a hostage. Sensing a trick, Ballinger slips into the
desperado's lair to learn the truth.
(Local rerun: 23Aug60 KING-5, Seattle, Washington, Tuesday at 9:00pm)
3.28 [106] M-Squad: DIARY OF A BOMBER (verified on film - WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13331
29Mar60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm Eastern (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed/ Producer-Maxwell Shane
Directed by Jerry Hopper / Assistant Director William Dorfman
Written by Adam Williams
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Debbie McGowan ......... Peggy Jackson
Robert Carricart ....... John W. Raffel
Maggie McCarter ........ Mrs. Jackson
Marc Neiman ............ John Zachek
Robert J. Stevenson .... Flanagan
Coleman Francis (unnamed),
Robert Nash (unnamed).
Synopsis 1:
Young Peggy Jackson finds a homemade bomb.
Synopsis 2:
"An Arab prince is threatened with death while in Chicago to
visit a home appliance trade show and child's play leads to
the bomber". [WW]
3.29 [107] M-Squad: LET THERE BE LIGHT (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13332
5Apr60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Paul Stewart, Assistant Director James H. Brown
Written by Bob Mitchell and Frank Fox
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Les Tremayne ........... Dr. Elliott Kohnan
K.T. Stevens ........... Mrs. Blocker
Garry Walberg .......... Marty Lance
Frank Killmond ......... Jerry Lance
Bernard Fein ........... John Keefer
Terry Burnham .......... Patti Blocker
(Sydna Scott - does not appear)
Synopsis:
Dr. Conan disappears in the midst of a delicate eye operation. If he
isn’t found immediately, a child will lose her sight.
3.30 [108] M-Squad: A GUN FOR MOTHER'S DAY (verified on film WW)
(video title: Ma Falon)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13337
12Apr60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane
Directed by Herman Hoffman, Assistant Director William Dorfman
Written by Jay D. Crowley and John Robinson
Starring: Lee Marvin (Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Capt. Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Marvin Kaplan ......... Mr. Arbogast/liquor store owner
Jeremy Slate .......... Pete "Sonny" Faylen
Frances Morris ........ "Ma" Faylen A.K.A. Underwood
Ed Nelson ............. Jerry Howes
Phil Tully ............ Sgt. Glennis
Alan Reynolds ......... Lt. Clarke
Synopsis:
Ma Phelan uses a gun to spring her son from the clink, murder a cop and
pull off a series of robberies.
3.31 [109] M-Squad: THE MAN WITH THE ICE (verified on film WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13333
19Apr60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer none listed, Producer Maxwell Shane.
Directed by Marc Lawrence, Assistant Director Jack Doran
Written by Kevin Thomas
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Lt. Frank Ballinger)
Featuring: Paul Newlan (as Captain Grey)
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Jean Willes ............ Lisa Grange
Stan Irwin ............. Bert Silk
Linda Lawson ........... Delores Faye a.k.a. Mrs. McAllister
Joe Flynn .............. Mr. Fein
Jimmy Cross ............ unnamed/bellman
Al Hodge ............... Jack Parness
Roxanne Brooks ......... unnamed/switchboard girl
Synopsis 1:
"Seven robberies and $1,000,000 in stolen jewels brings M-Squad into
the investigation and puts Ballinger undercover". [WW]
**Note-Ballinger is undercover as "Frank Singleton".*** [WW]
Synopsis 2:
Ballinger poses as a jewel thief and makes a “deal” with an
international gang.
3.32 [110] M-Squad: DEAD PARROTS DON'T TALK (copyright title)(verified on film -WW)
Revue-Latimer prod. no. TP13334
3May60 NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm (original network airdate)
Executive Producer-none listed / Producer-John Larkin (check?)
Written by Jack Laird and B. X. Sanborn,
Directed by Don Medford / Assistant Director George Bisk
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Bobbi Byrnes ....