Public Defender
Series Overview
The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, an attorney for the indigent. The series aired on CBS from March 11, 1954 to June 23, 1955, a season and a half.
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2 Seasons • 69 Episodes
30 min per episode
1954 – 1955
Premiered: Thu, Mar 11, 1954
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 43: “Failure”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mort R. Lewis, Sam Shayon
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Public Defender about?
The Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as Bart Matthews, an attorney for the indigent. The series aired on CBS from March 11, 1954 to June 23, 1955, a season and a half.
How many seasons does Public Defender have?
Public Defender comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Public Defender?
Key cast members in Public Defender include Reed Hadley.
Who created or directed Public Defender?
Public Defender was developed and directed by Mort R. Lewis, Sam Shayon.