The Long Count (TV-1954) FRANK LOVEJOY

The GOLDEN AGE of TELEVISION: This episode, originally from season 2 of the anthology series Four Star Playhouse, was first broadcast by CBS on March 25, 1954. Restored and edited by PizzaFLIX with recreated titles.
Stars: Frank Lovejoy, Joan Vohs, Ted de Corsia
Director: Alvin Ganzer
McGraw is back! A shady boxing promoter hires McGraw to keep Pretty Boy Mendero away from the "dolls" until his next fighting match.

[@badbag9625]

Frank was able to hold his own in any role ! Thanks PizzaFllix...you too can hold your own !

[@PizzaFLIX]

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[@jmbrinck]

Excellent in radio, too.

[@sleepylagoon1310]

McGRAW never left the hearts or minds of his fans from long, long ago. He had it all: a GOOD LOOKIN', TOUGH GUY, with BRAINS, a CONSCIENCE, and a HEART - qualities mixed in the right proportions by actor FRANK LOVEJOY ♥. ...Sure wish Frank could have hung around a couple more decades. I feel certain he would have landed some great roles for the big screen.

[@michaeldanello3966]

His role in Ida Lupino's The Hitch-hiker was great. I agree gone too soon, same as David Janssen

[@johnhardman3]

Lovejoy (dead at 50) was a great actor who deserved bigger movie parts than he got.

[@deanrao4805]

Lovejoy was also the star of a great radio series, Night Beat.

[@michaeldanello3966]

He was great in Ida Lupino's film noir The Hitchhiker with Edmond O'Brien and William Talman

[@winonamassingill7895]

Just watched The Hitchhiker the other day. Good movie. William Talman made a great bad man. I wonder if he, Frank Lovejoy and Edmond O’Brien were friends?

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

Only 4 Star Productions could get the writers for a story like this. Bravo! Excellent! I never even heard of Frank Lovejoy until I started watching the 4 Star Productions. I have to add he was a mighty fine actor!

[@jmbrinck]

Check out class radio like Suspense. He was in a lot of them--great voice.

[@markrichards3747]

He starred in a great radio series Night Beat.

[@usermikes]

I use to watch this as a kid back in the 1950's..

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

De Corsia is well remembered to noir fans for (1948) NAKED CITY. He played Willie Garza. His character doesn't appear till the film is fairly well along, but his role is very much the centerpiece, well worth the wait...as you'll see when you watch it.

[@alexmau2862]

Thank you for the black and white tv show. I enjoy it very much especially it is 30 minutes and very entertaining.

[@nomadpi1]

I just saw this video and it's the first time I ever saw Frank Lovejoy as "McGraw." That aside, I was a fan of his acting. I grew up thru the 1950s and some actors (movies) got my attention. Frank Lovejoy's demeanor and voice was one of those actors (Warren Oates was another one). I enjoyed finally seeing "Meet McGraw." I'm nearing my eighth decade now and it's always a pleasure to again view those entertainers who drew our attention when there was no green=screen "falsifying" of what you see on screen. It was less techy, but, to my mind, more enjoyable. Thks to the poster of this video.

[@janmeyer7074]

"How you ever won 40 fights in a row, I'll never know." Perfect!! 😂

[@samieshoestring6332]

Those "dolls"will get you in trouble all the time. 😉 Thank You for sharing this!!

[@markwat]

Thanks Mr.Fix! Now THATS REAL TELEVISION!

[@fromthesidelines]

The pilot for "MEET McGRAW" (originally presented on "FOUR STAR PLAYHOUSE" in February 1954), which wasn't produced as a series until three years later.

[@lizdoyle7158]

FRANK ⚘LOVEJOY ⚘ GREAT SURNAME ⚘EXCELLENT ACTOR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@patriciahaskins1956]

Another great pick! I'm really liking McGraw! Handsome, honest, and very smart! 🌈🌈🌈

[@NancyDrewe]

Wow, I’ve missed McGraw! Only got a chance now to watch this. Love this series. Thanks, PF. :)

[@isabelmcdonald2855]

Thanks Pizza Fix, appreciate you uploading these great old movies.

[@ChristopherScottDixon]

TY for the upload, excellent episode from a consistently excellent drama series. :-)

[@bebop54]

what a great upload ...i used to love this show ...thanks Pizz'

[@NancyDrewe]

Good one, PF. This is a great series. Just wish Frank Lovejoy had been in more stuff. :)

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Loved this one. Thank you

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Good stuff

[@yvonnerocchio8445]

Another great TV show....

[@manuelmaldonadojr2526]

thank you very much for the old movie.

[@mikenixon2401]

Great show. Thanks for posting.

[@xxwilliamson7343]

Good 'ol Pizza Flix - there when needed . :^)

[@dawnsavage74]

Cute show. 😃 Thanks Pizza 👍😊

[@janmeyer7074]

"A mean streak of honesty."

[@PizzaFLIX]

Not many of us can handle the bare truth

[@melvina628]

3:40 You're watching him too closely if you're watching his vibrations.

[@brianjones1690]

Thx Pizza Flix!

[@shelleywright3965]

Frank Lovejoy looks a little like Charley Sheen. I Love his radio show Night Beat.

[@artgonzalez8822]

Great flick

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

THANK YOU GOOD STORY

[@lingeriedeparis7274]

Frank brought a lot to any role and he should be up there with William Powell and Cary Grant, unfortunately he didn't get into a lot of big pictures like they did but he deserved to

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Great movie; gorgeous girl.

[@Robbi496]

A young "Mel Cooley!"

[@lousteinberg5624]

Not bad for Frank.(ls)