The D.A.'s Man
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GenreCrime Drama
Based on"The D.A.'s Man", by James D. Horan and Harold R. Danforth
Starring
Theme music composerFrank Comstock
| The D.A.'s Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Based on | "The D.A.'s Man", by James D. Horan and Harold R. Danforth |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Frank Comstock |
| Composer | Frank Comstock |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jack Webb |
| Producer | Frank La Tourette |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Mark VII Limited |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | January 3 – August 29, 1959 |
The D.A.'s Man is an American television crime drama, produced by Jack Webb, that aired on NBC from January 3, 1959, to August 29, 1959.[1]
The central character, who went by the single name Shannon, was a private detective who worked for the Manhattan district attorney.[2] Topics that Shannon investigated included hijacking rings, narcotics, prostitution, and other illegal activities that provided money to the underworld.[3] His investigations led him to use "a variety of guises to ferret out criminals".[4]
Shannon was not allowed to carry a gun or identification of any kind, and police were not aware of his position.[5]
Cast
- John Compton as Shannon[2]
- Ralph Manza as Al Bonacorsi[3]
- Herb Ellis as Frank LaValle[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sammy's Friend"[5] | January 3, 1959 |
| 2 | "Guns for Hire" | January 10, 1959 |
| 3 | "Inside Track" | January 17, 1959 |
| 4 | "The Unlucky Dutchman" | January 24, 1959 |
| 5 | "The Mob Versus O'Hara" | January 31, 1959 |
| 6 | "The Pushers" | February 7, 1959 |
| 7 | "Iron Mike Benedict" | February 16, 1959 |
| 8 | "Find Ezra Kane" | February 21, 1959 |
| 9 | "A Girl's Best Friend" | March 7, 1959 |
| 10 | "The Witness" | March 14, 1959 |
| 11 | "Two for Shakespeare" | March 21, 1959 |
| 12 | "Moonshine in Manhattan" | March 28, 1959 |
| 13 | "Iron Star" | April 4, 1959 |
| 14 | "Jail Watch" | April 11, 1959 |
| 15 | "Shakedown" | April 18, 1959 |
| 16 | "Corky" | April 25, 1959 |
| 17 | "The Club Fighter" | May 2, 1959 |
| 18 | "The Triangle" | May 9, 1959 |
| 19 | "Mr. Respectable" | May 16, 1959 |
| 20 | "Bajour" | May 23, 1959 |
| 21 | "Mr. Santa Claus" | May 30, 1959 |
| 22 | "The Actress" | June 6, 1959 |
| 23 | "Manhattan Gigolo" | June 13, 1959 |
| 24 | "Out of Town" | June 20, 1959 |
| 25 | "The Duke" | June 27, 1959 |
| 26 | "Flight 729" | July 4, 1959 |
