Arrest & Trial 1964 Season 1 Episode 15

Guest Stars Forrest Compton (Edge of Night's Mike Karr
Arrest & Trial (1964) Season 1 Episode 15 -"Funny Man with a Monkey"
A heroin-addicted nightclub comic is arrested on a drug-related homicide, and at his trial he intends to challenge the state's anti-narcotic laws.
Stars: Ben Gazzara, Chuck Connors, John Larch , Forrest Compton (The Edge of Night) and Mickey Rooney.

[@erbl6779]

Chuck Connors had the most incredible face. I'm mesmerized by his narrow eyes and high cheekbones. and the way he combs his hair. I love the conviction he brings to the role of the "thinking man's lawyer." he's got such integrity. he's 6'5" and Mickey Rooney comes up to his waist.

[@MrEndada]

I watched this show as a kid in Ireland during the sixties and loved it. Great to come across here.

[@chrisn7259]

Mickey Rooney could play anything, and do it brilliantly.

[@JustVinnyBlues]

I recommend "The Man With the Golden Arm" 1955, an Otto Preminger Film with sound track by Elmer Bernstein, starring Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak. First real depiction of the heroin culture growing in America, and the seedy underground culture that works hard to keep addicts dependent on drugs. Very stark depiction of "cold turkey" by Sinatra.

[@dougcase7545]

I think Chuck Connors assistant in the trial was later one of the detectives working with Raymond Burr in the TV series "Ironside".

[@dianadowning7992]

Yep. It's Don Galloway.

[@louisboyce9888]

Well done @@dianadowning7992

[@quentinlickliter4697]

Mickey Rooney certainly an all time allstar for hollywood

[@AldenRDavis]

The show Arrest & Trial was initiated the formula later used on Law & Order (NBC, 1990-2010).

[@russellmiles2861]

A few folk have mentioned this, but I feel this series was far more radical and different. Eg, L&O is about Police investors and their work with Prosectors. There have beenother shows that depict such. But here we have investigation, and then a switch to the perspective of the defence lawyer. The Police and lawyer would in a normal Police show be antagonistic. Here they are friends, the defence and prosecution often work closely together. The accused which in one episode was Sgt Anderson himself, are show in context not simply villians. This is a very different TV show then and now

[@clintonstahlman4618]

Outstanding show. Why was there not a second season?

[@larrybd100]

Like many shows, such as East Side West Side, it was too good to appeal to Joe Sixpack.

[@joselopezmoya9786]

Mickey Rooney, great actor and comedian.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Holy Underwear, Batman ! Very entertaining early 60 crime series. Well written & well cast. "Law & Order" later used pretty much the same format. Thank you very much for uploading for us to enjoy ! CHEERS !!

[@corporalclegg9640]

This TV series like the TV series "Eastside Westside" were both ahead of their time. This was also around the time of "Naked City", and "Johnny Staccato". They were all great TV series. Dig how the cop treats the addict suspects?.....then check out Ben Gazzara's vibe...he is way ahead of this period(early-mid 1960's). This is when I was a kid in NYC.

[@brianbavosa877]

And don't forget the defenders with E G Marshall and Robert reed

[@roxannesantoro7503]

@@brianbavosa877 The Defenders was the King of them all....A lot of Emmys.

[@colmoconnor1357]

One of my first loves Ben Gazarra. 😍😍😍

[@dizzman5546]

Timmy Faraday have you got any more of 'Arrest & Trial' - Thank you very much. From Australia.

[@virginiadeleon1627]

Este programa era de mis favoritos hace un buen tiempo. Era magnifico junto con los vengadores

[@Baskerville22]

The judge played by Bill Quinn who was a regular in The Rifleman series (with Chuck Connors) playing Sweeney the saloon barkeeper.

[@davidweston9115]

Imagine being able to get an 8 ball of H for $60 today ! (and that was double prices back then on account of the heat outside). I did the calculation and it's just about correct considering inflation.

[@paultaurone5634]

My math shows the street value of an eighth today to be about $800. Am I accurate?

[@Gaylel1]

So this is where Dick Wolf got his ideas from. This is before his L&A trilogies

[@fromthesidelines]

Yes, this WAS a factor in Wolf's decision to produce a similar series. Would you believe CBS rejected "LAW & ORDER" in 1988 because they said there wasn't a "name actor" in the cast they could promote? Wolf took it to NBC, as part of a deal to produce "NASTY BOYS" in 1990. Well, "NASTY BOYS" (young Las Vegas narcotics officers usually wearing black hoods on the job) lasted 13 episodes.....but "LAW & ORDER" lasted TWENTY YEARS.

[@actionsub]

However, when Wolf first pitched Law & Order to Universal TV, the president of Universal TV sat him down to tell him, "uh Dick, we did this 25 years ago..." and showed him an episode of "Arrest & Trial". Wolf decided to tweak the A&T concept a bit to present the DA as the protagonist rather than the usual defense attorney as the lead.

[@russellmiles2861]

@@actionsub I feel Arrest and Trail is a far deeper story. There are tales within tales; here we have tension of Police methods, drug addition on people and their families, with the addict not looking like addicts. This is like Lenny Bruce were to have written the script. So much deeper than anything L&W offered - which the creators acknowledge was to a formula to avoid offending advertisers. And Micky Rooney’s acting is superb. He was a very big movie star and he guest stars and plays a pathetic drug addict.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Wow Law and Order was really on for a long time.

[@January.]

Great to see Mickey Rooney....Ben Gazarrra's wearing a bad toupee

[@RonaldCharlesEpstein]

I did not recognize Paul Birch.

[@nancysanders2398]

Ronald Charles Epstein He is the motel manager.

[@anthonythompson2683]

Surely what affixed,is hardly a find ways out,of anerve gas hole.when you are down below,at the center of the core.

[@DCShaneTours]

BOOZE leads to heroin.

[@cotswoldcuckoo775]

Bert Freed, the actor poryraying Reggie the Drug Cop, played the mass execution hangman in Hang 'em High, another role highlighting sensitivity towards the criminal fraternity, obviously.

[@jamescummings6964]

I see the "Law & Order" link has already been discussed. I first found out about this show from a vintage BOARD GAME of the series. I knew this was the first for Chuck Conners right after "The Rifleman," so I was curious to see him in this. He seemed a bit more relaxed as Lucas McCain, but still did well. Always loved Ben Gazzara. And Mickey Rooney was really quite good here. The script was also great, with a few twists and turns to keep you guessing. Mary Murphy, as Mickey's "wife," was in one of my favorite OUTER LIMITS episodes the very next year. There, she played the wife of an X-15 pilot who gets caught in a time warp when his plane crashes near his army base. Everything around them is moving so slowly, it seems to be frozen. The early 60's seem to be a good time for television scripts! Thanks for making "Arrest & Trial" available.....

[@makewarnomore]

wow! 1964, and this episode is very advanced regarding drug addiction.

[@Sapphire_007]

This looks like an early version of Law & Order or perhaps where the producers/ writers got their idea from! Terrific acting!!!

[@warrenwilson4818]

M. Rooney, what an actor.

[@dougcase7545]

Actually he was. He lasted in the business forever, in drama, comedy, musicals.

[@jubalcalif9100]

How very true ! Amazingly multi talented ! Wonderfully long life & career. At one point in the late 30s he was the Number One Box Office Star....

[@brianbavosa877]

@sleepypie your right it was delightful and a little bizarre which made it great

[@quentinlickliter4697]

In retrospect Ben Gazzara improves. He played to his time very well. Very talented player.

[@lymarie1974]

where are the other episodes?

[@RichardCockerill]

good question

[@richardnogan4579]

Ouch. This show touched on what I've seen so far, controversial subjects. Maybe it just wasn't the time slot it was in against ,"wholesome " shows as Bonanza and Ed Sullivan but also the content that the viewers were not willing to engage in why it only lasted 1 season?Idk🤷‍♂️but another great episode. Mr.Neddles? Lol.

[@philsmith339]

Law and Order!

[@georgepenton808]

Rooney was guilty as hell. Conners should have gone for a plea deal.

[@proudbluestaterful]

loved this show when it was on. ben gazarra was hot and talented, connors seemed stiff and out of his element

[@georgepenton808]

Connors was good as the lawyer but Gazzara was so great he made everybody else look bad.

[@erbl6779]

Ben is cute but Chuck in his own way is just as hot.

[@talps128]

Wow,,,,nothing has changed in 50 years...Addiction is a sickness but we jail the sick...Don't agree with use of drugs but for heavens sake help them to kick it thru behavioral change not incarcerate them...

[@Baskerville22]

Don't break the Law; don't get addicted. Addicts are a danger to others and should be gaoled.

[@TAROTAI]

@@Baskerville22 full of compassion, aren't you?

[@Baskerville22]

@@TAROTAI No, i'm not. I've no compassion for those who CHOOSE to imbibe illegal, dangerous substances then blame "society" for their condition and demand free treatment for their addiction, and in many places, free drugs. And they don't give a damn about those they harm in their pursuit of the vile stuff they pump into their veins. Drug addicts aren't victims; but their families and those used and abused by the addicts are

[@WilldoAldone]

@@Baskerville22 you are so right. Ive been around it all my life. Drug addicts only use people who have "compassion" on them. There's only one way to deal with addiction that is tough love. Real love will be tough and committed to change. Love,tolerence,and holding hands and singing "come by ya" wont help anything,or anybody especially a drug addict.

[@TheBatugan77]

@talps Cut the crap. Drugs are dangerous. So are people who take them.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

I agree with the verdict.

[@TAROTAI]

with a name like yours . . .

[@susanhorton9492]

do you have s1 ep 11 with martin sheen ?

[@mariamorena5793]

Arresto y Juicio la veía los días Domingo muy buena primero era el Arresto y despues el Juicio, buenos Actores Ben Gazzara, Michael Connors, John Larch buenísima, habrá traducidas al españo. Gracias

[@JasonAlredge]

Such a predictable ending. Did he ever got mercy? I hope that he did.

[@virginiadeleon1627]

Magnificos programas

[@RichardCockerill]

I DO NOT REMEMBER THIS SHOW,FUNNY..I WAS 14 IN 1964 OH WELL :]

[@RichardCockerill]

I GOTTA SAY THIS WAS VERY GOOD,guilty in the end no surprise,steller show and awesome cast,i said before i was 14 in 64 and never knew about this show until tonight..and Chuck Connors was great

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put ! I totally agree !!

[@michaelashby1067]

Roger Perry in support

[@proudbluestaterful]

portugal, all drugs allowed