Checkmate

1960–1962 · Ended · 2 seasons · 69 episodes · Crime, Drama · United States

Creator Eric Ambler · Channel CBS · Starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, Doug McClure

Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.
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Episodes

35 episodes · September 1960 – June 1961
  1. Episode 1: 1. Death Runs WildSeptember 17, 1960 · 60 min
    Story tells of a demented woman out to kill private eye Anthony George. The instrument of death, as it turned out, was, a wild stallion she stocked on her ranch. Her motive was revenge. On a previous case, the private eye had brought her lover to justice and the gas chamber.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Interrupted HoneymoonSeptember 24, 1960 · 60 min
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Cyanide TouchOctober 1, 1960 · 60 min
  4. Episode 4: 4. Lady on the BrinkOctober 15, 1960 · 60 min
    Checkmate comes to the aid of a woman with a traumatic past when it becomes evident that someone is trying to make it appear she's mentally unstable. discrediting her eye-witness testimony at a murder trial.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Face in the WindowOctober 22, 1960 · 60 min
  6. Episode 6: 6. RunawayOctober 29, 1960 · 60 min
    A girl shows up at Corey's apartment, claiming that she is running from someone who is trying to kill her. However, the detectives all find that nothing she has said checks out, including her numerous aliases, and that she's actually an heiress running from a controlling grandmother. But it does appear that the part about someone trying to kill her may be the truth.
Show 29 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Target: TycoonNovember 5, 1960 · 60 min
  2. Episode 8: 8. The Deadly ShadowNovember 12, 1960 · 60 min
  3. Episode 9: 9. The Dark DivideNovember 19, 1960 · 60 min
    Barbara Rush plays a dual role in The dark divide. Why should Margaret Russell's life be threatened? Her aunt keeps getting phone calls from a woman named Nikki Garnett, threatening Margaret. What motive could the woman have?
  4. Episode 10: 10. Moment of TruthNovember 26, 1960 · 60 min
  5. Episode 11: 11. The Mask of VengeanceDecember 3, 1960 · 60 min
  6. Episode 12: 12. The Murder GameDecember 17, 1960 · 60 min
    Attorney Emory Olivant invites Corey, Sills and Dr. Hyatt to a party. Once all the guests have arrived, Olivant announces that they are going to play a game—a murder game in which he will be the killer.
  7. Episode 13: 13. The Princess in the TowerDecember 31, 1960 · 60 min
  8. Episode 14: 14. The Terror from the EastJanuary 7, 1961 · 60 min
  9. Episode 15: 15. The Human TouchJanuary 14, 1961 · 60 min
    Arguably the finest episode of the series, featuring guest star Peter Lorre as an ex-con criminal mastermind determined to wreak revenge on master criminologist Sebastian Cabot. An intricate series of cat and mouse moves between the two geniuses culminates in a surprise and ultimately poignant ending, befitting the episode title. This episode stresses the close friendships between the three detectives of CHECKMATE INCORPORATED as it contrasts with that of the brilliant, but soulless Lorre. Directing, writing and acting are all exemplary.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Hour of ExecutionJanuary 21, 1961 · 60 min
  11. Episode 17: 17. Don't Believe a Word She SaysJanuary 28, 1961 · 60 min
  12. Episode 18: 18. Laugh Till I DieFebruary 4, 1961 · 60 min
  13. Episode 19: 19. Between Two GunsFebruary 11, 1961 · 60 min
  14. Episode 20: 20. A Matter of ConscienceFebruary 18, 1961 · 60 min
  15. Episode 21: 21. Melody for MurderFebruary 25, 1961 · 60 min
  16. Episode 22: 22. Phantom LoverMarch 4, 1961 · 60 min
    A woman believes her husband has killed her male friend, who can not be found. She hires Checkmate to investigate.
  17. Episode 23: 23. The GiftMarch 11, 1961 · 60 min
    Lola Tuscany, a temperamental lady soprano, is having premonitions of her death. After her concert she is almost poisoned and Checkmate Inc. is hired to keep her safe. Don Corey is skeptical, believing it is a publicity stunt, until he is nearly killed when a bomb explodes in the car he and Lola are driving in.
  18. Episode 24: 24. One for the BookMarch 18, 1961 · 60 min
  19. Episode 25: 25. The Paper KillerMarch 25, 1961 · 60 min
  20. Episode 26: 26. Jungle CastleApril 1, 1961 · 60 min
    After two attempts on his life, big game hunter Lee Tabor brings Dr. Hyatt and Carl to his home in the Malayan jungle. He asks for their help in finding out which of his three house guests is trying to kill him.
  21. Episode 27: 27. The Deadly SilenceApril 8, 1961 · 60 min
  22. Episode 28: 28. Goodbye GriffApril 15, 1961 · 60 min
    ""Ex-convict Griff Nolan is jealous because his wife Libby earns more as a magazine editor than he does as a mechanic. More domestic strife develops when Griff becomes jealous of Libby's boss Lewis Bates --- and buys a gun."" -- TV Guide
  23. Episode 30: 30. Voyage Into FearMay 6, 1961 · 60 min
  24. Episode 31: 31. Tight As a DrumMay 13, 1961 · 60 min
  25. Episode 32: 32. Death by DesignMay 20, 1961 · 60 min
    Eve Arden, plays a fashion designer, worried that someone is out to destroy her and her business. Checkmate have two main suspects.
  26. Episode 33: 33. The Thrill SeekerMay 27, 1961 · 60 min
  27. Episode 34: 34. Hot Wind in a Cold TownJune 10, 1961 · 60 min
  28. Episode 35: 35. A Slight Touch of VenomJune 17, 1961 · 60 min
  29. Episode 36: 36. State of ShockJune 24, 1961 · 60 min

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 17, 1960
LAST AIRED
June 20, 1962
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Jamco Productions, Revue Studios

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