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, 1957July 2, 1958[1] and then ran in primetime from July 3, 1958September 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]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "TV Courtroom Shows Proliferate in the Late 1950s". www.metnews.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "The Verdict is Yours (1957-)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  3. "The Verdict Is Yours TV Show". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.

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