TV series
The Trials of O'Brien
1965–1966, English, on CBS. Created by Gene Wang.
The Trials of O'Brien is a 1965 television series starring Peter Falk as a sordid Shakespeare-quoting lawyer and featuring Elaine Stritch as his secretary and Joanna Barnes as his ex-wife. The series ran for only 22 episodes. Among its guest stars: Milton Berle, Robert Blake, David Carradine, Faye Dunaway, Britt Ekland, Tammy Grimes, Buddy Hackett, Gene Hackman, Frank Langella, Angela Lansbury, Cloris Leachman, Roger Moore, Rita Moreno, Estelle Parsons, Joanna Pettet, Brock Peters, Tony Roberts and Martin Sheen. Falk often said that he actually liked this financially unsuccessful series much better than his later smash-hit Columbo.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1966
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Latest episode
S1 E22: The Only Game in Town
Aired 18 March 1966
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gene WangCreator
- Peter FalkDaniel O'Brien · 22 ep
- Elaine StritchMiss G · 22 ep
- Joanna BarnesKatie O'Brien · 22 ep
- David BurnsThe Great McGonigle · 22 ep
- Dolph SweetSgt. Garrison · 8 ep
- Ilka ChaseMargaret · 4 ep
- Edgar StehliJudge · 3 ep
- George CoulourisCast · 2 ep
- Barnard HughesCast · 2 ep
- Alice GhostleyCast · 1 ep
- Tammy GrimesMother Superior · 1 ep
- Conrad BainCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 September 1965
- Last aired
- 18 March 1966
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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The Trials of O'Brien: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Trials of O'Brien are there?
The Trials of O'Brien has 1 season and 22 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is The Trials of O'Brien finished?
Yes. The Trials of O'Brien ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.
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The Trials of O'Brien parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Trials of O'Brien is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Trials of O'Brien?
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Who created The Trials of O'Brien?
The Trials of O'Brien was created by Gene Wang and stars Peter Falk, Elaine Stritch, Joanna Barnes.