Naked City
“There are eight million stories in the Naked City.”
Series Overview
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 138 Episodes
1958 – 1963
Premiered: Tue, Sep 30, 1958
Stirling SilliphantLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 34: “Barefoot on a Bed of Coals”
A man who failed to qualify for the NYPD takes to impersonating a uniformed patrolman.His motives have to do with wanting to serve the public and also wanting to attract more desirable women. When he becomes involved in stopping a robbery and uses his non-regulation firearm the real NYPD searches him out.
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"Naked City" TV Intro
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2013-06-15
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Stirling Silliphant
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is Naked City about?
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.
How many seasons does Naked City have?
Naked City comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Naked City?
Key cast members in Naked City include Harry Bellaver, Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Lawrence Dobkin, Nancy Malone.
Who created or directed Naked City?
Naked City was developed and directed by Stirling Silliphant.