William Shatner 1965 "For The People" episode 1-1

"To Prosecute All Crimes" ep 1-1. For The People ran for 1 season & 13 episodes from Jan - May 1965. William Shatner, Jessica Walter. Howard DaSilva, & Lonny Chapman. It aired opposite Bonanza, at the time.

[@dovbarleib3256]

Great series. Bill Shatner is a top notch actor, with or without a phaser.

[@Barbutt]

Bill Shatner…. You must be his neighbor? (JK…. Shatner is tops!!)

[@rockradstone]

I was stunned by your statement. Stunned, I tell you. 😏

[@Cuntstantine]

Absolutely. Current obsession of mine.

[@Dolphiny_Link]

@@Cuntstantine same

[@Qusin111]

but he is stunning with a phaser

[@Doc64]

The last scene to place at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, where I was born and work today

[@ericj6559]

I've watched a couple of these old episodes and I have to say I'm impressed. Much better script writing than what we see on tv today.

[@larryscott3982]

Jessica Walter and starring William Shatner !! That’s a blast and a half. Jessica... what a doll.

[@VonWenk]

I think Shatner guest-starred in the first episode of Amy Prentiss.

[@christopherpotter190]

Jessica Walter, not Walters.

[@larryscott3982]

@@christopherpotter190 Point awarded

[@beauneil878]

i realize Im pretty off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online?

[@lisaholtzclaw4947]

I never realized just how talented William Shatner was. I had only seen him as Captain in Star Trek. With KZbin, I now see all of his works. Amazing!

[@gaylehudson7267]

Tey Boston Legal. He and James Spader are a good comedy/straight man team.

[@bgarri57]

He was very talented on 'Star Trek' as well.

[@godngunclinger]

I started the first grade in 1965 in Costa Mesa, CA, two years later Captain Kirk was on our color console tv🖖

[@starguy2718]

I came here after watching an episode of "What's My Line", with Shatner as one of the panelists. He said he was currently in a series called "For The People", a year before he became Captain Kirk.

[@adriannalypeckyj2513]

Not only an outstanding actor but so handsome too. Mr Shatner is a superstar. What a legend.

[@williamcorcoran8842]

He will tell you all that too!

[@tangogent]

I gasp at his masculine beauty! And he makes a very sexy smoker, as well. x

[@wpl955g9]

RIP Jessica Walter. Plus it's always great fun to see pre Kirk Shatner.

[@walterpen371]

Especially in THE TWILIGHT ZONE episodes.

[@maryannanderson2213]

Did anyone else pay attention to the food the kid delivered? He brought them two coffees, two cheeseburgers and a BLT and the cost was $1.45!!!!! That was in 1965, the same year I started to college and that's how I was able to pay my way through school while working 40 hours a week at $1.15 an hour!

[@robertrachels1870]

Yes, l noticed. I remember my dad buying cheeseburgers for my two older brothers, him and l for under a dollar! My dad was also frugal, and in those days, you didn't "Special order" so my 2 brothers always got to share the pickels from my burger! I didn't like pickles on my burger until l was in High school..God l miss my Father! 😢 Miss you, Pop..❤

[@63someoneelse]

shatner my most prefered actor for all time in all the universe. Bill i love u. KISS.

[@ddburrows988]

This series was so ahead of its time - raw, sexy and relevant.

[@ewheelsmobilityscooterew-3288]

IN ALL MY YEARS, I NEVER SAW THIS SHOW. SHATNER YOUNG, WAS A GREAT ACTOR ALREADY. HE WAS GREAT LOOKING, THE YOUNG GIRLS MUST HAVE GONE WILD OVER THIS GUY.

[@irishgrl]

You know they did!

[@46foryounger]

I know I did 😆❤️❤️❤️🌷

[@tangogent]

@@46foryounger Me, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sparkysmom7149]

They did! AND STILL DO!

[@excellNexcel]

Shatner was so handsome. The dialogue is actually quite good.

[@robd1329]

As Sulu would say 'Ohhh Myyyy!!

[@kimmccabe1422]

He really makes you watch him!

[@unapologeticsouth]

Dialogue was better back then because a lot of the writers wrote for radio. The further away from radio broadcasts you get, the lazier the dialogue is.

[@TraceyWilliams-x9y]

WILLIAM SHATNER, ONE OF THE, FINEST ACTOR'S.... LUV T.J.M.W....❤❤❤❤

[@robertsamson4610]

Exceptional acting by Shatner and this was an exceptional episode.

[@rotax636nut5]

Bill Shatner is such a good actor it's almost a shame Star Trek got him and got him typecast, he is a major talent

[@kerenkares4473]

Maaan O' man if I had a dollar for every time he said "Johnny Pak" I could purchase that Yves Saint Laurent LIBRE holiday gift set I've been eyeing 😁😁🧐

[@karendeaton9297]

Shatner to me will always be the airplane passenger trying to convince someone that there were gremlins out on the plane's wing siphoning fuel!

[@fireballxl5328]

THAT WAS REAL !! - we all saw teh engine after the plane landed !

[@GoldAndSilver988]

That episode still sends shivers down my spine.

[@Diovanlestat]

Been watching a lot of American politics lately, and now youtube recommends this. Coincidence or not, it sure made me laugh.

[@robd1329]

Wowww..everyone wore a suit and tie back then when the intro rolled!!! Times sure changed!!!

[@TheHerbdude]

Even when they changed their oil!

[@STho205]

@@TheHerbdude Douglas.... Oliver Wendel Douglas certainly did.

[@46foryounger]

So awesome seeing men in suits 😍

[@STho205]

@@46foryounger it goes both ways. Men in suits aren't attracted to women in grunge. Women in elegant, conservative tailored clothes aren't typically attracted to men (boys really) in grunge.

[@lindsaybrambles9678]

Imagine what would have happened had FOR THE PEOPLE been picked up for another season: Shatner would have been committed to this show and wouldn't have had the opportunity to take the role of James T. Kirk, His entire acting career would almost certainly have been completely different. And while there may be a bit of curse being known for such an iconic role, one can't argue with the fact that it has become legendary and has ensured Shatner more than just a footnote in the history of entertainment. There are few shows--if any--that have gone on to match the place in popular culture that STAR TREK continues to occupy.

[@chriscma1]

This show had a terrible time slot, Following the Ed Sullivan show on Sunday seems like a slam dunk, but it was also up against Bonanza, and the serious subject matter was apparently not to the taste of audiences winding down their weekend.

[@teresaarvidson44]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@johnlynch4901]

Shatner was brilliant. He had the intensity of an Edward G. Robinson.

[@irishgrl]

Wow this is great stuff! Young Shatner was so easy on the eyes but man! He’s so at home in legal settings!

[@jeffreyenglish1815]

I like the use of the windshield visuals and sounds to add tension and realism to the scene. This show seems more realistic and truthful than any modern court crime shows. I thought I knew most the shows Shatner did. Must have missed this one.

[@robertcringle4865]

The car tailing scene reminded me of the French Connection. Filmed on the real streets with no permits and in the middle of actual traffic. Could not be done today.

[@High-Tech-Geek]

You think KZbinrs with 1million subscribers and iPhones get permits for their filming on the public streets?? Hah!

[@B1jujv75]

William Shatner and Jessica Walters were darn good in 1965 in this series :) AKA Captain Kirk :) RIP Jessica Walters you are truly missed :) I did not know this series exist until now :) Thank u for these awesome uploads you made my day :)

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

Enjoy!!!

[@ew4932]

Love to see a young Jessica Walter. Great actress. RIP

[@miladydewinter7770]

Never heard of this series --- and I just LOVE William Shatner. Thanks so much for posting!

[@4czgirl]

I love this show. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

Me too! And not too many folk have seen it.

[@josephdennison4890]

I like see this program but I must admit my family watched Bonanza on another network when this was aired at the same time

[@EricLehner]

Amazing quality of conception and execution. Wow,

[@nrqed]

Extremely high quality drama! The writing, directing and acting are amazing. Thank you for posting these!

[@monjiro9186]

OMG! You're killing me Ruby! Thought I'd seen everything he'd done... Thanks.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

Got a few other shows he's done that are in really...and i mean REALLY....bad condition. Even I can't watch them again & that's saying something.

[@monjiro9186]

@@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel 😁

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

The condition of the old vhs tape I transferred to dvd I’m referring to.......

[@TheBlocklandPlayer]

Just Brilliant. So Relevant. TY.

[@Hopefu11y]

God I love the preview thumbnail for this - of all the frames to choose 😂

[@juliat6221]

Really good episode. Never heard of "For The People". Thank you!

[@mikul_Robins]

Very impressive for the year this was made. Very good, creative directing; well and interestingly written; and Shatner, as usual during his early career is great, and natural. Thanks for sharing

[@ramongonzalez2112]

I wonder why I never heard of this show; Excellent program and acting.

[@conniewojahn6445]

I barely remember this show. Don't think I saw it much, too much high school homework to do and chores for mother. Seeing it now, it was a good show then and still is. Go Shatner, go!

[@nancyallen628]

Thank you for this!!

[@oldpanamacitybeach]

Clarice Blackburn was a standout as Mrs. Abagado...

[@NYCNAP]

This is the 2nd show I've watched on this channel and it won't be the last. Thank you very much

[@stevemckoy7862]

Love to watch the Shat-man act!! They don't make TV like that anymore...

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

I kept waiting for the shat to hit the fan...lol.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

George Coe (RIP) who played the reporter, and Jessica Walter (RIP) were reunited in 2009 in a little show called "Archer."

[@johnclark4593]

Great drinking game with this episode. Every time you hear the name "Johnny Pack", take a drink!

[@High-Tech-Geek]

Spoiler: Is that how Johnny Pack died at the end? They never did say. That certainly would do it. Johnny Pack: died from alcohol poisoning.

[@tebelshaw9486]

I thought I'd go mad if I heard his name again! 🤪

[@michaelrichter9427]

I don't want to die of liver failure! 😱

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

This ran opposite Bonanza so no wonder everyone missed it. Good first episode. Shatner can actually act when given a good script. I loved the old cars, especially the Volvo P1800 at the end. The boxy little car they were following was a Simca, I think. Chrysler used to import them for sale in the US. Example of product placement?

[@dovbarleib3256]

The best Twilight Zone episode ever was William Shatner on the plane.

[@smrice100]

I thought it might be a Renault Dauphine...?

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

@@smrice100 Wasn’t that rear engined with cooling slots at the back?

[@smrice100]

@@PrivateEyeYiYi lol...I wish I could remember! ;)

[@tomcosburn4114]

William Shatner and Jessica Walter - what a great cast !!!

[@bryandawkins]

For The People should have been a five year show. William Shatner is believable here as the D.A

[@BtVSP3]

If it had he wouldn’t be Kirk and his life would be completely different today.

[@daveerhardt1879]

@@BtVSP3 He was meant to be Captain Kirk. It was a good show, but their time slot was awful.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

He’s not playing THE D.A. …. He’s playing an assistant district attorney. One of many in the office.

[@karendeaton9297]

Jim, he's dead.

[@al.g.7125]

Went against Bonanza . Should have kept the show and move it to a different time slot.

[@82Echo411]

Thanks. A Rambler & a STudebaker Lark on the street.

[@OrchestrationOnline]

Wow, the camerawork is pretty active for a show like this in the mid-60s. Interesting angles and shots, especially in the at-home footage.

[@michaelrichter9427]

It was an innovator in that technique. It didn't invent it, but it certainly improved on it over its one season. Splendid work.

[@nylaandrew]

A good, tough show. Shatner's best acting.

[@IMWeira]

He has plenty of excellent acting props. If you find fault with his acting, check out the Directors.

[@JS-ob4oh]

Shatner was playing a lawyer long before The Practice and Boston Legal.

[@johnwilliamson2707]

The crisp dialogue, gritty settings and cynical realism of the justice system made this largely forgotten legal drama a definite cut above slicker shows of the time like 'Perry Mason'. I thought for years that Shatner was a bit of a ham. But he was actually a lightning-in-a-bottle dynamic young actor who gave many memorable performances in television's first Golden Age.

[@yikesyikes4591]

No clue about this show. Bonanza was the choice back then. Watching this now and enjoying it very much. Thank you.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

You're so welcome!! Glad I finally decided to post these. Great series.

[@yikesyikes4591]

@@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel They are wonderful treasures. Mr. Shatner is most certainly an icon. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@knoodelhed]

Dick Wolf was a teenager when this ran. He probably thought "hey this is cool but I think I can do better" #dundun

[@Doc64]

He ripped off another show. Arrest and Trial

[@urbanhesse6084]

Threw him in car quick trip to integration. Even Al Capone would confess under the awe full beat of those wind shield wipers 🤯

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

HA! Ain't that the truth.

[@tebelshaw9486]

And the repetitious use of "Johnny Pack." 😫

[@rotax636nut5]

Another excellent movie and well worth watching

[@davidmarshall7752]

God what great writing, it's like an early Scorsese film. And top-shelf chemistry between Walter & Shatner, she would've been perfect on Star Trek:TOS as 'Number One'.

[@paulacornelison243]

I'm in a mood where I can't concentrate. I wanted to change programs because of my mood. I watched the show to the end and am still ambivalent. That was one intense program!

[@MONGOOSE1ful]

Running for 13 episodes, CBS's "FOR THE PEOPLE" was a Herbert Brodkin-produced legal drama with soon-to-be "James Kirk" himself, William Shatner, as "David Koster", a brash young lawyer, aggressive enough to pursue justice, considering that in 2004, Shatner would star in David E. Kelly's ABC series, "BOSTON LEGAL" (2004-2009), from 20th Century Fox Television, starring as "Denny Crane", which was a high profile oddball lawyer, with David Spader as his partner, Alan Shore. the series was a spinoff from ABC's "THE PRACTICE", and ran for 101 episodes, but a far cry from his CBS series from 1965, although short-lived, Herbert Brodkin had already established himself with legal TV drama with CBS's "THE DEFENDERS", and co-star Jessica Walters would go on to fame as the obsessed "Evelyn Draper" in Clint Eastwood's "PLAY MISTY FOR ME" (1971), and on NBC's "ANN PRENTIS", (1974) the short-lived spinoff from "IRONSIDE" and ending her acting career before her passing as one of the voices in FX's "ARCHER" series. "FOR THE PEOPLE" was produced by Herbert Brodkin's Plautus Productions, who later produced "CORONET BLUE", which was filmed in 1965, but aired on CBS in the Summer of 1967.

[@MONGOOSE1ful]

The guest star on this episode of CBS's "FOR THE PEOPLE" is Gerald S. O'Laughlin, who, six years later, would co-star on another CBS series called "THE STOREFRONT LAWYERS", later rebranded as "MEN AT LAW", a 1970-71 TV series produced by "HAWAII FIVE-O" creator, Leonard Freeman for National General and The CBS Television Network. created by David Karp, "MEN AT LAW" starred Robert Foxworth as Attorney "David Hansen", and O'Laughlin as "Darrell McNeil", Attorney At Law. two years later, Gerald O'Laughlin played on ABC-TV's "THE ROOKIES" (1972-1976) from Spelling-Goldberg Productions, and the short-lived Glen A. Larson/20th Century Fox TV series, "AUTOMAN" for ABC in 1984.

[@gregtrent3335]

If William Shatner were to tap the jar's lid on the counter top several times he could loosen the seal.

[@trilbywilby7826]

What an incredible series! Extremely realistic filming and subject matter, superb acting & directing. I guess this lost out to Bonanza because For The People was TOO realistic, i.e., depressing, ambiguous endings. The film-makers must've been so disappointed. So am I. I can't watch Bonanza at all, whereas For The People holds up even in 2021.

[@johnwilliamson2707]

Bonanza was television's first megahit in color. And it was NBC's flagship prime time series. It even spurred the sales of color TV sets and was a Sunday night family gathering event. Sadly, For The People's superb, if gritty drama never had a ratings chance against such a juggernaut.

[@teastrainer3604]

@@johnwilliamson2707 The Defenders had the same problem. Grim and realistic, and set in grimy New York, which was going out of favor as a locale at the time, being replaced by warm and sunny Los Angeles.

[@wolffenhaus]

The writing...good stuff.

[@michaelkelemenToronto]

Shatner and DaSilva are great together.

[@johnwhite4810]

The two co-starred together the previous year in Martin Ritt's "The Outrage" opposite Paul Newman!

[@selysia]

Both William Shatner and Jessica Walter (Lucille Bluth!) were incredibly pretty ❤️ Great show.

[@cojaysea]

I’ve never seen these . I do remember reading that it was an excellent show and if it wasn’t cancelled William Shat we would have not been available for the role of James T Kirk on Star Trek .

[@itsgleneaton4883]

Unlike actors of the today which look like their pouring out their problems and acting like the world owes them something Shatner makes acting look fun. Very good show. This is an example of our justice system. You would think the woman committed murder but the murderers get out quick because it’s to packed with good people. People in the future are going to watch a lot if the movies and tv shows and be shocked at what we all had to put up with.

[@donnafinch3860]

The Will Shatner mumble....I love it!

[@alanpeters4997]

Good show Thanks!!!

[@cathybessodes9894]

William Shatner c'est un nom de mes fantasme j'adore

[@w6467]

Captain Kirk and Harry Mudd in a non Star Trek episode. #Priceless

[@manco828]

Amazing the quality difference in filming between Star Trek and this.

[@eddenz1356]

This was good!

[@Jamaicafunk]

That thumbnail.... “KHAAAAAN”!

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

I Know....this was the best of the thumbnails to choose from, believe it or not.

[@johnclark4593]

"PAAAAAACK!"

[@ddburrows988]

@@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel I appreciate you saying that. It is pretty awful, but at least you tried.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

A year later & I finally figured out how to capture & upload a new thumbnail.

[@Jamaicafunk]

@@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel 🤣👍

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Airdate Jan. 31st, 1965, filmed at Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Filmway Studios in East Harlem and Midtown. A well done precursor to Law and Order. Howard da Silva was blacklisted in the '50s and made a comeback in the '60s starring in the film David and Lisa and then later as Ben Franklin in 1776 and many other roles.

[@davidweston9115]

Very telling situation this show. If it had not been up against Bonanza, it could have run for 5 years. But our society had degraded so far by 1965 that most people would rather watch shows about cowboys and indians than NYC Attorneys, Criminals, Cops, and judges. I suppose it is all by design, the dumber we all become, the easier we are to handle, and the easier it is for the global corporations to extract all of our earnings from us in exchange for consumption of liabilities in the form of disposable goods and services. I wish this show had lasted longer, the all Jewish production, writing, and direction was very very good.

[@Robbi496]

Bonanza was about cowboys and indians? I guess i watched a different version?

[@michaelhoffman5486]

happy chanukah

[@Neville60001]

@@char524, there have been a ton of great dramatic shows in recent years, many of them lawyer shows ( _Boston Legal_ , _All Rise_ , _For Life_ , _The Code_ , -Goliath_ , _The Fix_ , _Chicago Justice_ , _For The People_ , (2018 TV series), _Burden Of Truth_ , _Bull_ , _The Good Fight_ , _Your Honor_ , _Perry Mason_ (2020 TV series), _Better Call Saul_ , _Suits_ , _Proven Innocent_ ), plus a ton of other dramatic shows, many of them on streaming and cable. Quite frankly, the ratio of dross to gold isn't any different than in the era this show was on and set.

[@BrooklynChivalry]

@@Robbi496 he didn’t say Bonanza was about Cowboys and Indians, he said people would rather watch shows about them. But you knew what he was implying and just decided to troll his comment. The truth of the matter is; Westerns were in fact the dominant genre on American television at that time, and many of them obviously did contain numerous episodes featuring Native American Indians (and often depicted negatively for that matter).

[@bme7491]

@@BrooklynChivalry Native Americans played by white guys for the most part.

[@STho205]

This series was basically spun off from Shatner's several guest appearances on "The Defenders" often as an ADA. This series the prosecution view of "The Defenders". However this film noir style series was in its dying years by 1965. Remember this is filmed at the same time Star Trek pilots are made and the vibrant color westerns on the other two networks in 65-72. Even Andy Griffith retooled in 66.

[@ForbiddenHistoryLIVE]

THANK YOU Peace & Enlyghtenment Alwayz A Micah Hill Dezert-Owl Author / Translator / Journalist

[@erichholler3466]

''Now let me try that again'' at 29:20 was hilarious!!

[@marquiswallace9957]

Too intelligent for its time. Predecessor to “Law and Order.” Ironic that at the time this aired it was killed by Bonanza. Bonanza wouldn’t last today but a show like this would.

[@shirleysavoury5638]

This episode makes me think of the dilemmas posed in Law & Order series.

[@pm2819]

“ My name is Johnny Pack” Johnny Pack 😎

[@tebelshaw9486]

"Name's Pack, Johnny Pack." I turned it off. Couldn't stand it anymore. 😫

[@quattuorperquattuor1711]

the old Prisoners' Dilemma, eh ? Only this wasn't so old at the time - it had just come out of the RAND corporation.

[@silvereagle2061]

Well, it's Mrs Johnson from Dark Shadows.

[@ohioskane363]

Shatner is a legend.

[@michaelreid6937]

Fantastic Riverside Drive footage 34:12...

[@barbarahales4569]

Great Drama!

[@wulfnite4520]

Denny Crane: The early years.

[@angelikapiotrowski611]

Wonderful the young William Shatner;also best Capt. Kirk

[@christopherpotter190]

Ruby Pearl, where do you FIND these treasures? I didn't think anybody else even remembered this intelligent, moving and sadly short-lived show. If I recall it only ran half a season or even less.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

HA! I cleaned out the closets in my extra bedroom during lockdown. Used to collect Shatner videos. Tape traders would trade copies of their “treasures.” Not many were interested in Shatner at the time, so missed out on a lot of good stuff, but....found a few Star Trek traders who were willing to trade over the years. WOW! That goes way back. GREAT series, isn’t it? Only ever found 8 of the 13 episodes.

[@datamike00]

the quality of this tape is amazing

[@carlpiazza1950]

A real talent.

[@kadiaharrison4334]

Great story and acting

[@tangogent]

This show had a lot of heart--which is lacking these days. What happened to IDEALS?!?!

[@paulkitt2376]

Excellent series unfortunately only lasted 13 episodes. The cast and writing were good. I guess people preferred the defenders.

[@JJJBRICE]

On the openinf credit I thought everyones suppose to be stern and serious but that Ms Walter seems unable to and cracks a wonderful smile . Previous commenters have stated that this program was stampeded by Bonanza . Do not feel to bad about that Bonanza ran over a lot programs for eight years in the 1960s , save for a package of A list movies shown on ABC .

[@dq1275]

Hard to watch because Jessica Walter bares an VERY uncanny visible resemblance to Shatner’s Star Trek Colleague, Kate Mulgrew, who plays Captain Janeway of the USS Voyager. But great excellent writing and acting. This deserves to be colorized and remastered.

[@fannylablanche9952]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , WILLIAM SHATNER !

[@dovbarleib3256]

Back when New York had laws rooted in righteousness that were actually adjudicated in NY courts! Imagine that!

[@44032]

This was before the state took over the numbers racket.

[@tasoulagoodrick2767]

How many times were the words 'Johnny Pack ' said 😂🤣

[@tebelshaw9486]

Too many