The Man Behind the Badge

The Man Behind the Badge is a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on CBS from October 11, 1953, to October 3, 1954.[1] originally hosted by Norman Rose. In its second syndicated season, the host became character actor Charles Bickford.[1]

The Man Behind the Badge
GenrePolice drama
Developed byProckter Television Enterprises
Directed byJohn Peyser, Paul Landres
StarringNorman Rose (1953-1954)/
Charles Bickford (1955) (Host)
Theme music composerMelvyn Lenard
Country of originUSA
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes52 episodes (live, 1953-1954)
38 episodes (filmed, 1955)
Production
Executive producer(s)Bernard J. Prockter, Jerome C. Robinson
Editor(s)Fred W. Berger
Running time30 mins.
Production company(s)Prockter Television Enterprises
Revue Studios
MCA TV
DistributorMCA TV
(1955)
Release
Original networkCBS
Syndicated
Picture format1.33:1 monochrome
Audio formatmonaural
Original releaseOctober 11, 1953 (final network telecast: October 3, 1954) –
September 24, 1955

Beginning in January 1955, a filmed version of the program was syndicated to local stations by MCA TV.[2]

In an interview with Kliph Nesteroff, assistant director Arthur Marks stated the filmed episodes were shot at the same time and on the same sets as Treasury Men in Action.[3] Bernard J. Prockter produced the series in Hollywood.[2]

Synopsis

The series is based on real crime stories from around the world. In addition to police, the subjects of episodes included judges, park rangers, parole officers, and public defenders. Topics of episodes included divorce, life in a boys' home, and rehabilitation.[1]

Recurring Roles and Notable Guest Stars:

ActorRoleAppearances
Norman RoseHimself52 episodes
Charles BickfordHimself38 episodes
Charles BronsonRalph"The Case of the Invisible Mark" (1955)
Paul Brinegar3 episodes
Sam Flint3 episodes
Vivi Janiss2 episodes
Carolyn JonesLouise"The Case of the Desperate Moment" (1955)
Ann McCreaLaura"The Case of the One-Armed Bandits" (1955)
Paul Newman"The St. Paul Story" (1953)
Leslie Nielson2 episodes
Anthony PerkinsPedro2 episodes
Lillian Powell3 episodes
Denver PyleDetective Lashley"The Case of the Crying Lady" (1955)
Jason Robards"The Case of the Last Escape" (1954)
Lee Van CleefFloyd"The Case of the Desperate Moment" (1955)
Jack Warden"The Portland, Oregon Story" (1953)

References
  1. Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 844. ISBN 9780307483201. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  2. "MCA Tv to Distribute 'Lombardo,' 'Badge' Films" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 13, 1954. p. 46. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  3. Nesteroff, Kliph (15 April 2012). "Classic Television Showbiz: An Interview with Arthur Marks".


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