The Law and Mr. Jones

The Law and Mr. Jones

The Law and Mr. Jones

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The Law and Mr. Jones

1960- 1962

2 Seasons

45 Episodes

6.4(7 votes)

Ended

Mystery

Crime

Drama

Overview

The Law and Mr. Jones is a 45-episode half-hour television crime drama starring James Whitmore. The series aired on ABC in two nonconsecutive seasons from October 7, 1960, to September 22, 1961, and again from April 19 to July 5, 1962. The program was created and produced by Sy Gomberg, and was set in New York City.

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3 featured cast members

Starring

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Abraham Lincoln Jones

Conlan Carter

C.E. Carruthers

Janet De Gore

Janet De Gore

Marsha Spear

Creative team

Created by: Sy Gomberg
Produced by: Sy Gomberg

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