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Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
Racket Squad
Overview
Racket Squad is an American TV crime drama series starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock, a fictional detective working for the San Francisco, California Police Department. The show aired in syndication for a season before being picked up by CBS for three seasons. The series was filmed at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California, and was sponsored by cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris, hence there was a pack of the sponsor's brand on Braddock's desk at the beginning and end of the episode, as well as occasional scenes of him or other characters "lighting up".
This production, originally released in 1951, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1951-06-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
49 Episodes • Aired 1951-09-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
36 Episodes • Aired 1952-09-04
No season overview provided for this season.