Sam Benedict 1962
What is Sam Benedict?
Sam Benedict is an American television series that aired on NBC. The series is a legal drama that premiered in September 1962 and concluded in March 1963.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1962
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 28 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Sam Benedict is an American television series that aired on NBC. The series is a legal drama that premiered in September 1962 and concluded in March 1963. It was created and executive produced by E. Jack Neuman. Sam Benedict is based on a real-life lawyer, Jacob W. "Jake" Erlich, who served as a technical consultant for the series. Neuman is credited with producing the series, with assistance from William Froug. The show's production team worked to bring a realistic portrayal of the legal profession to audiences, drawing inspiration from the experiences of the real-life lawyer who inspired the series.
Should you watch it?
“A high-stakes legal drama following the professional life of a dedicated attorney.”
- based on a real-life attorney
- features technical legal accuracy
- short broadcast run
Watch it if you enjoy classic courtroom dramas inspired by real-life legal figures.
The series is a standard legal drama appropriate for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Hannigan Sep 15, 1962
- E2 A Split Week in San Quentin Sep 22, 1962
- E3 Nor Practice Makes Perfect Sep 29, 1962
- E4 Nothing Equals Nothing Oct 6, 1962
- E5 Tears for a Nobody Doll Oct 13, 1962
- E6 Twenty Aching Years Oct 20, 1962
- E7 Maddon's Folly Oct 27, 1962
- E8 Hear the Mellow Wedding Bells Nov 3, 1962
- E9 Life is a Lie, Love is a Cheat Nov 10, 1962
- E10 The Bird of Warning Nov 17, 1962
- E11 The View from an Ivory Tower Nov 24, 1962
- E12 Everyone's Playing Polo Dec 14, 1962
- E13 Too Many Strangers Dec 8, 1962
- E14 So Various, So Beautiful Dec 15, 1962
- E15 Where There's a Will Dec 22, 1962
- E16 The Target Over the Hill Dec 29, 1962
- E17 Not Even the Gulls Shall Weep Jan 5, 1963
- E18 The Boiling Point Jan 12, 1963
- E19 Green Room, Grey Morning Jan 19, 1963
- E20 Run Softly, Oh Softly Jan 26, 1963
- E21 Sugar and Spice and Everything.... Feb 6, 1963
- E22 Some Fires Die Slowly Feb 16, 1963
- E23 Image of a Toad Feb 23, 1963
- E24 Seventeen Gypsies and a Sinner Named Charlie Mar 2, 1963
- E25 Accomplice Mar 9, 1963
- E26 Read No Evil Mar 16, 1963
- E27 Of Rusted Cannons and Fallen Sparrows Mar 23, 1963
- E28 Season For Vengeance Mar 30, 1963
Frequently asked questions
When did Sam Benedict air?
The series aired on NBC from September 1962 to March 1963.
Who created the show?
The series was created and executive produced by E. Jack Neuman.
Is the show based on a real person?
Yes, the character of Sam Benedict is based on the real-life lawyer Jacob W. Erlich.
Did the real lawyer participate in the show?
Jacob W. Erlich served as a technical consultant for the series.
What genre is Sam Benedict?
It is an American legal drama.