The Verdict Is Yours
| The Verdict Is Yours | |
|---|---|
| Genre | CBS |
| Release | September 2, 1957 – September 28, 1962 |
The Verdict Is Yours was an American courtroom drama that aired on CBS Daytime from September 2, 1957, to September 28, 1962,[1] and in primetime from July 3 to September 25, 1958.[2]
Overview
The Verdict Is Yours premiered on September 2, 1957, in the
ad-libbed their dialogue, although they were given a general outline of what they were supposed to say.[3] Sportscaster Jim McKay was the original reporter, providing commentary on the trials. He was succeeded in 1960 by newsman Bill Stout. The program aired weekly on CBS’ nighttime schedule in July 1958. The studio audience served as the jury.[1][4]
The cases all took place in Overlook, a fictional town.[5]
The British Crown Court (TV series), though scripted, had a Jury composed of real members of the public, who reached their own verdicts.
Cast
- David Ensor served as the judge on most episodes.
- Robert Rietty served as an attorney on most episodes.
- Madeline Large served as an attorney on most episodes.
Reception
According to Christopher Schemering in The Soap Opera Encyclopedia, "Legal groups across the country applauded the program's realism. TV Guide found it 'contrived' but 'fascinating.'"[6]
References
- ^ a b "TV Courtroom Shows Proliferate in the Late 1950s". www.metnews.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Encyclopedia of Prime Time Television Shows, 2000
- ^ Lackmann, Ron (1976). Soap Opera Almanac. Berkley Publishing Corporation, New York. p. 173.
- ^ "The Verdict Is Yours TV Show". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0823083152. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ISBN 0-345-35344-7.
External links
- The Verdict Is Yours at IMDb
