Lock-Up 1959

Overview

Lock-Up is an American crime drama series that premiered in syndication in September 1959 and concluded in June 1961. The series features Macdonald Carey and is based on the true crime cases of real-life public defender Herbert L. Maris, who was based in Philadelphia. The half-hour episodes present a compact story without embellishment and have little time for character development or subplots. The series stars Macdonald Carey as Herbert L. Maris, a Philadelphia attorney, and also features John Doucette, Joan Granville, and Olive Carey. The show's episodes are based on cases taken from the files and case histories of Herbert L. Maris. The series is directed by Leslie Goodwins and has been made available to watch online through various platforms. The episodes provide a straightforward and concise narrative, typical of the series' format.