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Burke's Law 1963

★ 6.3/10 · 12 votes Drama 3 seasons · 81 eps Ended
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What is Burke's Law?

Burke's Law is an American detective series that aired on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was later revived on CBS. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, a millionaire captain of the Los Angeles Police Department's homicide division.

Type
TV series
Year
1963
Status
Ended
Episodes
81
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 20, 1963
Last aired
Jan 12, 1966
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Burke's Law is an American detective series that aired on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was later revived on CBS. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, a millionaire captain of the Los Angeles Police Department's homicide division. Burke was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, which was equipped with an early car phone. The series primarily focused on Burke's investigations and cases.

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“A millionaire police captain solves homicide cases while being chauffeured in his luxury Rolls-Royce.”

Reasons to watch
  • charismatic lead performance
  • unique premise
Keep in mind
  • dated production values

Watch it if you enjoy classic television detective series featuring wealthy protagonists.

The series depicts police investigations into homicide cases.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 32 episodes
Season 3 · 17 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who plays the lead character?

Gene Barry stars as Amos Burke.

What is the profession of Amos Burke?

He is a captain in the Los Angeles Police Department homicide division.

What kind of car does the protagonist drive?

Amos Burke is chauffeured in a 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II.

When did the series air?

The original series ran from 1963 to 1966.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Frank D. Gilroy.