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Checkmate

Checkmate

created by Eric Ambler

1960 2 seasons 69 eps≈ 69h totalEndedCBSCrimeDramaMystery

Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.

2.4/5

TMDB score· 8 votes

Synopsis

Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.

The vibe

private investigatordetective agency

Cast

Anthony GeorgeAnthony GeorgeDon CoreyDoug McClureDoug McClureJed SillsSebastian CabotSebastian CabotDr. Carl Hyatt

Creator

Eric Ambler

Network

CBS

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

69

Episode length

60 min

Total runtime

≈ 69h

First aired

1960

Country

United States

Genres

CrimeDramaMystery

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