Slattery is named to head a committee investigating charges against his friend and fellow legislator Harry Sanborn, who is accused of willfully and illegally killing a piece of legislation he opposed.
Richard Crenna stars as Slattery, House minority leader in a state legislature. He is confronted with a crisis in his political career because of a turncoat Marine, played by guest star actor-singer Tommy Sands.
Our white knight, Rep. Slattery, urges an educator to continue in office despite a strong newspaper smear campaign. The story has power, good performances from actors Richard Crenna and Arthur Hill and some fiery moralistic talk that does not get too far out of line.
Earnest hero Slattery fights against closing a home for the aged this week, and the tale and production hold up well. Slattery visits the home, talks to the inmates and makes his fight in a committee hearing. Guest star Ed Wynn has some engaging moments, too.
Good show with a few educational pointers on lobbyists and their functions, as hero Slattery gets a crush on a very pretty lobbyist. For a while, he's even willing to be used, just so he can look at the dazzling creature (Sally Kellerman).
Ricardo Montalban played a Hispanic legislator-""the white tortilla""who tries to pass a bill without any co-sponsors.
A committee of the legislature looks into state adoption practices and finds trouble. Hero Slattery takes one side first, and then reverses his stand without blowing bugles. He even finds time to romance a husky-voiced lady official whose hair-do seems to be half her height.
This week's story concerns a ruthless politico's bid for office. Jack Warden is fine as a low-hitting campaigner, and Georgann Johnson scores well as his long-suffering but short-tempered spouse.
Paul Burke guest stars a scientist-businessman who involves State Representative Slattery in a fight over the threatened shutdown of a space research plant, and Nancy Berg appears as his wife.
The question is what to do with a pushy lobbyist (Philip Abbott) who has caught a lawmaker in a tight corner. Barry Sullivan is highly effective as a dying legislator, and'Jeanette Nolan is equally good as his understanding wife.
A pertinent, well handled drama on sex education in school, as hero Slattery stands up to defend a suspended school teacher.
Edward Binns guests as a legislator accused of bribing a journalist. Editors won't like this one, but some pertinent points are made about freedom of the press by the fine cast.
Richard Crenna of Slattery's People is under the fire of Vera Miles, who blames the legislator for the death of her husband.
Martin Milner portrays an eager-beaver freshman congressman who wants to put an end to the electric chair in his state—an idea which has been turned down 11 times in 22 years.
The main storyline concerns the extradition of a friend and Slattery puts his influence to work.
Veteran actors James Dunn and Lee Tracy, try to buck their town's "Big Boss," with the help of crusading Slattery (Richard Crenna).
An Intriguing show if somewhat of a stacked deck. Tipped that a boxer is not in condition for a major fight, Slattery tries unsuccessfully to have it stopped. When the man is badly hurt In the ring, Slattery launches an anti-boxing crusade, which runs into every anticipatable stumbling block. Obviously inspired by the Benny Paret death in the ring, the show should appeal to pacifists and anger fight fans.
The father of a brilliant high school student killed by dope addicts seeks to rally public support for harsh treatment of narcotics violators. Simon Oakland Is featured as the militant father, Murray Keller, with Susan Bay as Jan Riggs, his dead son's girl friend. Unknown to Keller, Jan is an addict. State Representative Slattery who knows of her addiction and favors a bill treating "junkies" as patients rather than criminals, tries to change Keller's stand. Jan becomes the victim of the controversy after a publicity-hungry lawmaker, Representative Otto Lester (Frank Maxwell), gets Involved. Richard Crenna stars as Slattery with Maxine Stuart as his secretary, B.J, Clawson. June Dayton appears as Keller's wife and James Davidson as their son, Tony.
After saving a fisherman, a medic is served with a malpractice suit.
Meet an unusual man with an amazing gift for exciting crowds. Is there anything more logical than for the man, a college professor, to put that gift to use by running for public office? But he finds that campaigning is expensive and people only want to support a sure winner. John Larch plays the professor, with Ed Begley as a retired professional fund raiser.
Slattery defends a man in a libel case.
It only falters when crusading Slattery (Richard Crenna) tries to do too much. In this one he is fighting for the rights of women, the Negro and clean politics. Excellent cast also includes Zohra Lampert, Warren Stevens, Percy Rodriguez and Cicely Tyson.
Pat O'Brien, guest starring as an aging politician whose party is trying to drop him in favor of a younger man, seems to have incurred the disfavor of party leader Slattery (series star Richard Crenna) as well.
His old neighbors want to keep a millionaire from building an unconventional home.
Richard Crenna finds Dianne Foster hls most formidable and prettiest obstacle in hla effort to get hls man (Ford Ralney) as a candidate for governor. Lots of scratchy infighting.
Elsa Lanchester guest stars. An eccentric spinster fights a plan to run a superhighway through her animal sanctuary.
Feeling is running high over a water division scheme, and an attempt is made to kill Slattery.
The series is trying to create a new image for State Representative Slattery and comes up with a dramatic wire tapping tale in the process. Everything Slattery and his new girl Liz say in confidence is put on tape, and the plot, making the hero a victim and romantically involved, comes across.
Slattery is drawn into a controversy as to whether an old man's creation is art.
Slattery's career is at stake in a fight over over a bill to permit humane abortion.
A good, balanced, David Karp script takes aim at military extremist groups in the evening's top drama. Representative Slattery investigates a group called the Frontiersmen and listens to their leader spitting fear and hatred. The subject is well-handled and well-acted, particularly by Lloyd Nolan as the chilling, warped leader of the group.
Serious, down-beat drama about foster homes moves slowly, but has something to say. The plot concerns a foster child who claims mistreatment and wants to go back to his undependable, drinking father. A good cast led by Ossie Davis, Audrey Christie and young Pat Cardi is worth your attention.
A war hero is willing to run for office, Slattery doubts the man's intentions are good.
A lively drama with more action than talk for a change, about bribery, kidnapping and Rep. Slattery's best friend, a man who's up for a state judgeship. Though the plot is almost too complicated, the story moves along at a pace, and the attractive, competent cast is led by Robert Lansing, Tisha Sterling and Michael Walker.
Intriguing, pertinent David Karp drama about a commuter who fights a railroad when his stop is taken off the schedule. Representative Slattery and the news media join the commuter in the lost-cause battle, and their efforts provide a surprising climax. Besides the good script, there's a pleasing cast of guests led by Lew Ayres, Joan Blondell and Robert Q. Lewis. Tune in on a proud loser.
The series' final episode, and unfortunately it's not a memorable swan song. Richard Crenna has that old problem of deciding what to do with an old friend (and college professor) who has been accused of being a Communist. There is some believable acting here by regulars and guests John Mcintire and Martha Scott.