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Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Type: Scripted

Rating: 6.8/10

The Trials of O'Brien

TV SERIES 1965 1 SEASON

Overview

The Trials of O'Brien is a 1965 television series starring Peter Falk as a sordid Shakespeare-quoting lawyer and featuring Elaine Stritch as his secretary and Joanna Barnes as his ex-wife. The series ran for only 22 episodes. Among its guest stars: Milton Berle, Robert Blake, David Carradine, Faye Dunaway, Britt Ekland, Tammy Grimes, Buddy Hackett, Gene Hackman, Frank Langella, Angela Lansbury, Cloris Leachman, Roger Moore, Rita Moreno, Estelle Parsons, Joanna Pettet, Brock Peters, Tony Roberts and Martin Sheen. Falk often said that he actually liked this financially unsuccessful series much better than his later smash-hit Columbo.

This production, originally released in 1965, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
  • • Produced in United States of America.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Richard Donner

Written By

Gene Wang

Starring Cast

Seasons

The Trials of O'Brien - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

22 Episodes • Aired 1965-09-18

No season overview provided for this season.

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