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Kaz

1978–1979 · Ended · 1 season · 23 episodes · Crime, Drama · United States

Creator Don Carlos Dunaway, Ron Leibman · Channel CBS · Starring Ron Leibman, Linda Carlson, Patrick O'Neal

Kaz is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 10, 1978 to April 22, 1979.
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Episodes

23 episodes · April 1978 – April 1979
  1. Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 10, 1978 · 120 min
    Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Neal), the senior partner of a top law firm, recommends him for a mugging case which looks like a career dead end. Also stars Erik Kilpatrick, Nicholas Pryor and Sharon Cintron.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Verdict in Department 12September 24, 1978 · 60 min
    A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar.
  3. Episode 3: 3. A Case of ClassOctober 1, 1978 · 60 min
    The firm head Sam tries to defend a long-time friend who works as an investment counselor and has been accused of embezzling from his clients. Kaz has doubts about his innocence. Also stars Martin Garner, Ruth Manning and Barry Nelson.
  4. Episode 4: 4. The Slow ManOctober 8, 1978 · 60 min
    An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.
  5. Episode 5: 5. No Way to Treat a LadyOctober 15, 1978 · 60 min
    The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthew Tobin and Robin Gammell.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Who's On First... and Sixth?October 29, 1978 · 60 min
    After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to uncontrollable proportions. Also stars Leonard Stone and David Wilson.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Which Side Are You On?November 5, 1978 · 60 min
    In the midst of a riot at the prison where Kaz was once incarcerated, he is asked by his former fellow inmates to represent them in presenting their grievances. Also stars Robert Webber, John Calvin, Lawrence Cook, Claude Earl Jones, Sydney Lassick and Antonio Fargas.
  2. Episode 8: 8. In A Safe PlaceNovember 26, 1978 · 60 min
    The District Attorney's public campaign against the city's gang crime problem wants to make an example of a first time offending minor who Kaz wants to defend. Also stars Joseph Bernard, Warren J. Kemmerling, K Callan, Glenn Withrow, Ray Girardin and Audrey Peters.
  3. Episode 9: 9. A Fine RomanceDecember 3, 1978 · 60 min
    Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Kaz and the KidDecember 17, 1978 · 60 min
    The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds for his wife's bail. Also stars Morgan Paull, Katy Kurtzman, Marian Mercer, Suzanne Lederer and George O. Petrie.
  5. Episode 11: 11. A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta JivaJanuary 14, 1979
    Kaz defend a man accused of killing of a musician. Kaz is a friend of the person murdered. The musician's wife (Carol Lawrence) disclaims him as a friend.
  6. Episode 12: 12. A Case of MurderJanuary 21, 1979 · 60 min
    An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.
  7. Episode 13: 13. Conspiracy in BlueJanuary 31, 1979 · 60 min
    When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuzzo, Randolph Powell, Dolph Sweet, Arthur Roberts and Robert Hogan.
  8. Episode 14: 14. Kazinski vs. BennettFebruary 7, 1979 · 60 min
    Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.
  9. Episode 15: 15. The Stalking ManFebruary 14, 1979 · 60 min
    Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Trouble on the South SideFebruary 21, 1979 · 60 min
    A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce French, Peter Horton, James Sloyan and John Randolph.
  11. Episode 17: 17. Count Your FingersMarch 7, 1979 · 60 min
    Kaz goes up against an underhanded attorney in an effort to clear Malloy's nephew of the charge of armed robbery. Also stars Ivan Bonar, David Huddleston, Gregory Rozakis, Estelle Omens and Craig Wasson.
  12. Episode 18: 18. A Piece of CakeMarch 14, 1979 · 60 min
    A prostitute gets Kaz to help her convince a jury that she only stabbed her former pimp in self-defense. Also stars Joanna Cassidy, Ric Mancini, Chuck Bergansky, Marc Alaimo and John P. Ryan.
  13. Episode 19: 19. They've Taken Our DaughterMarch 21, 1979 · 60 min
    After the parents of a girl who has joined a religious cult try to capture her and have her deprogrammed, cult leaders force the girl to bring kidnapping charges against them. Also stars Granville Van Dusen, Nina Wilcox, John Crawford, Larry Margo, Ralph Meeker, Alley Mills and Doug Sheehan.
  14. Episode 20: 20. A Fool for a ClientApril 4, 1979 · 60 min
    A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia, Charles Bartlett and Cynthia David.
  15. Episode 21: 21. The Battered BrideApril 11, 1979 · 60 min
    After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also stars John Karlen, Allan Miller and Joanna Miles.
  16. Episode 22: 22. The Avenging AngelApril 18, 1979 · 60 min
    A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality syndrome. Also stars Sandy Martin, Woody Eney, Mark Giardino, Eddie Quillan, Francis Xavier McCarthy and Laurie Heineman.
  17. Episode 23: 23. KazApril 14, 1978 · 60 min

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 10, 1978
LAST AIRED
April 18, 1979
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Lorimar Productions

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