I'm the Law


I'm the Law is the title of a 30-minute syndicated American television police drama series which aired in 1953 starring George Raft as Lt. George Kirby, a New York Police Department detective involved in solving a variety of crimes in New York City.
Filming began in March 1952.
The series first aired on February 13, 1953 and ended on July 31, 1953. It was filmed at Hal Roach Studios by a production company owned by Lou Costello. Costello's brother, Pat, was the executive producer. Jean Yarbrough was the director. The series was distributed by MCA-TV.

Cast and guest stars

Besides Raft, Rochelle Hudson and Gordon Jones were members of the show's cast. Other actors seen on the program included those indicated in the table below.
ActorRoleAppearances
June VincentDorothy Hill2 episodes
Lawrence DobkinFred Harms2 episodes
J. Anthony HughesPolice officer2 episodes
Frank MarloweMurderer2 episodes
Robert BiceDetective Bill2 episodes
Rex LeaseOfficer Johnny2 episodes

Reception

The New York Times TV critic said Raft's "show is not bad at all, at least not by the TV standard for detective stories... Mr Raft is still playing Mr Raft... however his limited histrionic abilities in some way work to his advantage."