Lock-Up 1959
What is Lock-Up?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1959
- Last aired
- Jun 17, 1961
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A legal drama series following compact cases within a half-hour television format.”
- fast-paced storytelling
- concise episode length
- lacks character development
- minimal subplots
Watch it if you prefer direct legal storytelling without complex subplots.
The series maintains a serious tone consistent with legal dramas of the era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Stake Out Sep 26, 1959
- E2 The Harry Connors Story Oct 3, 1959
- E3 Change of Heart Oct 10, 1959
- E4 The Failure Oct 17, 1959
- E5 End of the World Oct 25, 1959
- E6 Shadow of a Giant Oct 31, 1959
- E7 Presumption of Guilt Nov 7, 1959
- E8 The Angry Men Nov 14, 1959
- E9 Writ of Terror Nov 21, 1959
- E10 Music to Murder By Nov 28, 1959
- E11 With Malice for One Dec 5, 1959
- E12 Framed Ex-Con Dec 12, 1959
- E13 Death in the Streets Dec 19, 1959
- E14 The Drop Dec 26, 1959
- E15 The Manly Art of Murder Jan 2, 1960
- E16 A Reputation Jan 9, 1960
- E17 His Father's Footsteps Jan 16, 1960
- E18 Price of Charity Jan 23, 1960
- E19 Never Bet the Odds Jan 30, 1960
- E20 Morality and the Shield Feb 6, 1960
- E21 Dead Man's Shoes Feb 13, 1960
- E22 Strange Summons Feb 20, 1960
- E23 Murder Plays it Cool Feb 27, 1960
- E24 Election Night Mar 5, 1960
- E25 Poker Club Mar 12, 1960
- E26 The Trigger Mar 19, 1960
- E27 Murder is a Gamble Mar 26, 1960
- E28 Death and Taxes Apr 2, 1960
- E29 The Locket Apr 9, 1960
- E30 The Trouble Cop Apr 16, 1960
- E31 First Prize for Murder Apr 23, 1960
- E32 The Frame Apr 30, 1960
- E33 Society Matron May 7, 1960
- E34 Last Chance May 14, 1960
- E35 Mind Over Murder May 21, 1960
- E36 So Shall Ye Reap May 28, 1960
- E37 Sentenced to Die Jun 4, 1960
- E38 Voice of Doom Jun 11, 1960
- E39 The Blood Red Ruby Jun 18, 1960
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 Against the Law Sep 24, 1960
- E2 The Case of Dan Gray Oct 1, 1960
- E3 Skid Row Story Oct 8, 1960
- E4 Flying High Oct 15, 1960
- E5 Beau and Arrow Case Oct 22, 1960
- E6 The Frame Up Oct 29, 1960
- E7 Seventh Hour Nov 5, 1960
- E8 The Sisters Jun 17, 1961
- E9 Diamond Dupe Nov 12, 1960
- E10 Society Doctor Nov 26, 1960
- E11 Top Secret Nov 19, 1960
- E12 Number Please Dec 3, 1960
- E13 Coins of Antiquity Dec 10, 1960
- E14 Concrete Coffin Dec 17, 1960
- E15 Compulsive Killer Dec 24, 1960
- E16 Girls Wanted Dec 31, 1960
- E17 His Brother's Keeper Jan 7, 1961
- E18 A Case of Arson Jan 14, 1961
- E19 Jennifer Jan 21, 1961
- E20 Abandoned Mine Jan 28, 1961
- E21 A French Affair Feb 4, 1961
- E22 End of Titan Feb 11, 1961
- E23 Fugitive From Fear Feb 18, 1961
- E24 Design for Murder Feb 25, 1961
- E25 Like Father, Like Son Mar 4, 1961
- E26 Red Confetti Mar 11, 1961
- E27 Planter's Death Mar 18, 1961
- E28 Two Wrongs Mar 25, 1961
- E29 Jungle Compound Apr 1, 1961
- E30 Mr. Sobel's Birthday Party Apr 8, 1961
- E31 The Wildcatter Apr 15, 1961
- E32 The Accused Apr 22, 1961
- E33 Leading Young Citizen Apr 29, 1961
- E34 Hurricane May 6, 1961
- E35 Court Martial May 13, 1961
- E36 Sacrifice Play May 20, 1961
- E37 Face of Innocence May 27, 1961
- E38 The Intruder Jun 3, 1961
- E39 Photo Finish Jun 10, 1961
Frequently asked questions
When did Lock-Up premiere?
The series premiered in September 1959.
When did the series conclude?
The series concluded in June 1961.
How long are the episodes?
Each episode is a half-hour long.
What is the genre of the show?
Lock-Up is an American legal drama series.
Does the show feature deep character development?
The episodes have little time for character development due to their compact nature.