Hawkins (TV series)
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Hawkins is a television series which aired for one season on CBS
between 1973
and 1974
. The mystery, created by Robert Hamner and David Karp, starred James Stewart
as rural-bred lawyer Billy Jim Hawkins, who investigated the cases he was involved in. Despite being critically well received and winning a Golden Globe Award
(Best Actor in Television Drama Series, Stewart), the series was cancelled after one season.
Seen as part of The New CBS
Tuesday Night Movies, it alternated with the TV movie adaptations of Shaft.
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
between 1973
1973 in television
The year 1973 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1973.-Events:*January 4 – The record breaking, long-running comedy series in the UK and the world "Last of the Summer Wine" starts as a 30-minute pilot on BBC1's Comedy Playhouse show....
and 1974
1974 in television
The year 1974 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1974.For the American TV schedule, see: 1974-75 American network television schedule.-Events:...
. The mystery, created by Robert Hamner and David Karp, starred James Stewart
James Stewart (actor)
James Maitland Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and his everyman persona. Over the course of his career, he starred in many films widely considered classics and was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning one in competition and receiving one Lifetime...
as rural-bred lawyer Billy Jim Hawkins, who investigated the cases he was involved in. Despite being critically well received and winning a Golden Globe Award
Golden Globe Award
The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign...
(Best Actor in Television Drama Series, Stewart), the series was cancelled after one season.
Seen as part of The New CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Tuesday Night Movies, it alternated with the TV movie adaptations of Shaft.