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.
Episodes
1E1Death Runs WildStory tells of a demented woman out to kill private eye Anthony George. The instrument of death, as it turned out, was, a wild stallion she stocked on her ranch. Her motive was revenge. On a previous case, the private eye had brought her lover to justice and the gas chamber.60m2E2Interrupted Honeymoon60m3E3The Cyanide Touch60m4E4Lady on the BrinkCheckmate comes to the aid of a woman with a traumatic past when it becomes evident that someone is trying to make it appear she's mentally unstable. discrediting her eye-witness testimony at a murder trial.60m5E5Face in the Window60m6E6RunawayA girl shows up at Corey's apartment, claiming that she is running from someone who is trying to kill her. However, the detectives all find that nothing she has said checks out, including her numerous aliases, and that she's actually an heiress running from a controlling grandmother. But it does appear that the part about someone trying to kill her may be the truth.60m7E7Target: Tycoon60m8E8The Deadly Shadow60m9E9The Dark DivideBarbara Rush plays a dual role in The dark divide. Why should Margaret Russell's life be threatened? Her aunt keeps getting phone calls from a woman named Nikki Garnett, threatening Margaret. What motive could the woman have?60m10E10Moment of Truth60m11E11The Mask of Vengeance60m12E12The Murder GameAttorney Emory Olivant invites Corey, Sills and Dr. Hyatt to a party. Once all the guests have arrived, Olivant announces that they are going to play a game—a murder game in which he will be the killer.60m13E13The Princess in the Tower60m14E14The Terror from the East60m15E15The Human TouchArguably the finest episode of the series, featuring guest star Peter Lorre as an ex-con criminal mastermind determined to wreak revenge on master criminologist Sebastian Cabot. An intricate series of cat and mouse moves between the two geniuses culminates in a surprise and ultimately poignant ending, befitting the episode title. This episode stresses the close friendships between the three detectives of CHECKMATE INCORPORATED as it contrasts with that of the brilliant, but soulless Lorre. Directing, writing and acting are all exemplary.60m16E16Hour of Execution60m17E17Don't Believe a Word She Says60m18E18Laugh Till I Die60m19E19Between Two Guns60m20E20A Matter of Conscience60m21E21Melody for Murder60m22E22Phantom LoverA woman believes her husband has killed her male friend, who can not be found. She hires Checkmate to investigate.60m23E23The GiftLola Tuscany, a temperamental lady soprano, is having premonitions of her death. After her concert she is almost poisoned and Checkmate Inc. is hired to keep her safe. Don Corey is skeptical, believing it is a publicity stunt, until he is nearly killed when a bomb explodes in the car he and Lola are driving in.60m24E24One for the Book60m25E25The Paper Killer60m26E26Jungle CastleAfter two attempts on his life, big game hunter Lee Tabor brings Dr. Hyatt and Carl to his home in the Malayan jungle. He asks for their help in finding out which of his three house guests is trying to kill him.60m27E27The Deadly Silence60m28E28Goodbye Griff""Ex-convict Griff Nolan is jealous because his wife Libby earns more as a magazine editor than he does as a mechanic. More domestic strife develops when Griff becomes jealous of Libby's boss Lewis Bates --- and buys a gun.""
-- TV Guide60m30E30Voyage Into Fear60m31E31Tight As a Drum60m32E32Death by DesignEve Arden, plays a fashion designer, worried that someone is out to destroy her and her business. Checkmate have two main suspects.60m33E33The Thrill Seeker60m34E34Hot Wind in a Cold Town60m35E35A Slight Touch of Venom60m36E36State of Shock60m
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