Season 1
1961 | 32 Episodes
The Defenders
Drama, Crime
- CBS
United States
English- 4 Seasons (132 Episodes)
- 1961 - 1965
- Ended
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
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Storyline
Recent law school graduate (Robert Reed) joins his father (E.G. Marshall) as the pair tackle challenging legal cases, often involving issues which were highly touchy for the times (abortion, euthanasia, "un-American" activities, movie censorship). In most the freshly minted lawyer has much to learn from his father's extensive legal experience.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 1961
Also Known As: Los defensores, 弁護士プレストンLa parola alla difesa, Les Accuses, The Defenders, Försvarsadvokaterna, Forsvarsadvokatene, Les accusés, Os Defensores, Preston & Preston, Puolustuksella on puheenvuoro | See more »
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Company Credits
Production Co: Defender Productions, CBS Television Network
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
1962 | 34 Episodes
Season 3
1963 | 36 Episodes
Season 4
1964 | 30 Episodes
Awards
Awards & NominationsSee full list »
Primetime Emmy 1962
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead)
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama
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Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama
DGA Award 1963
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DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television
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DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television
