The Verdict is Yours
| The Verdict is Yours | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dramatized court show |
| Written by | Peter Wildeblood |
| Presented by |
Jim McKay (1958-60) Bill Stout (1960-62) |
| Starring |
David Ensor Robert Rietty |
| Narrated by |
Jim McKay (1958-60) Bill Stout (1960-62) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | September 2, 1957 – September 28, 1962 |
The Verdict is Yours was an American courtroom drama that aired on CBS Daytime from September 7, 1957–July 2, 1958[1] and then ran in primetime from July 3, 1958–September 28, 1962.[2]
Overview
The Verdict is Yours premiered on September 2, 1957. It was apart if the daytime lineup of CBS. Unscripted, it featured actual lawyers playing the lawyers and judge. 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 of 1958. The studio audience served as the jury.[1][2][3]
Cast
- David Ensor served as the judge on most episodes.
- Robert Rietty served as an attorney of some kind on most episodes.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TV Courtroom Shows Proliferate in the Late 1950s". www.metnews.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Verdict is Yours (1957-)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ↑ "The Verdict Is Yours TV Show". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.