The Cases of Eddie Drake
Encyclopedia
The Cases of Eddie Drake was an early American television program
which aired on the now defunct DuMont Television Network
. The series ran during 1952
; it was a crime drama originally filmed by CBS
in 1949. Interestingly, the nine episodes were never broadcast on CBS, and in 1952, these episodes were purchased by DuMont and aired on that network instead (for an example of a DuMont-filmed series which aired on CBS, see The Honeymooners
). DuMont also filmed four additional episodes to round the series out to the standard 13-episode season.
The series starred Don Haggerty
as Eddie Drake, a private eye
from New York, and (in the DuMont episodes) Patricia Morison
as Karen, his assistant. The final episode aired on May 29, 1952.
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
which aired on the now defunct DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
. The series ran during 1952
1952 in television
The year 1952 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1952.-Events:*January 14 – NBC's Today show debuts, with host Dave Garroway, newsreader Jim Fleming and announcer Jack Lescoulie....
; it was a crime drama originally filmed by 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...
in 1949. Interestingly, the nine episodes were never broadcast on CBS, and in 1952, these episodes were purchased by DuMont and aired on that network instead (for an example of a DuMont-filmed series which aired on CBS, see The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners is an American situation comedy television show, based on a recurring 1951–'55 sketch of the same name. It originally aired on the DuMont network's Cavalcade of Stars and subsequently on the CBS network's The Jackie Gleason Show hosted by Jackie Gleason, and filmed before a live...
). DuMont also filmed four additional episodes to round the series out to the standard 13-episode season.
The series starred Don Haggerty
Don Haggerty
Don Haggerty was an American film actor appearing in films in the 1940s and 1950s. Before entering films in 1947, Haggerty was a Brown University athlete and served in the US military...
as Eddie Drake, a private eye
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
from New York, and (in the DuMont episodes) Patricia Morison
Patricia Morison
Patricia Morison is an American stage and motion picture actress and mezzo-soprano singer . She made her feature film debut in 1939 after several years on the stage. During her time as a screen actress she was lauded for her patrician beauty, with her blue eyes and extremely long, dark hair among...
as Karen, his assistant. The final episode aired on May 29, 1952.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts