Lock Up
(1959-'61) True crime cases of real-life public defender Herbert Maris, who was based in Philadelphia.
Flying High
10/15/1960. A murdered stewardess's roommate is on the spot when all other suspects have airtight alibis.
Murder is a Gamble 3/26/1960. A husband is held as his wife's murderer in what seems to be a love triangle crime.
Case of Joe Slade 9/24/1960. The clerk at a hunting lodge is accused of murder because he was having an affair with the victim's wife. Aka. "Against the Law."
The Beau and Arrow Case 10/22/1960. Dr. Von Heisinger, a psychologist, is killed with an arrow.
Top Secret 11/19/1960. Attorney Herb Maris comes to the defense of a scientist-undercover agent who is accused of irregularity in the handling of top secret information.
Society Doctor 11/26/1960. Dr. William Stanhope is accused of murdering his wife.
His Father's Footsteps 1/16/1960. Circumstantial evidence points to a teenage boy as the guilty party in a shooting. The youth's father hires Herbert Maristo defend his son.
Case of Nan Havens 6/10/1961. Nan Havens is accused of espionage. A piece of microfilm was found in her car. Aka. "Photo Finish."
Stake Out 9/26/1959. Herb Maris undertakes the defense of a reformed ex-con accused of murdering a policeman. First episode in the series.
Like Father, Like Son 3/4/1961. A man whose safe has been looted accuses his grandson of the theft, claiming that only the two of them knew the safe's combination..
Red Confetti 3/11/1961. A series of hit and run accidents has baffled the police. It is not until the Eighth accident occurs that Maris finds a clue.
Planter's Death 3/18/1961. Maris looked forward to a quiet vacation in the West Indies, But his plans change when a plantation owner is murdered.
Change of Heart 10/10/1959. An eyewitness testifies that a young man killed his former sweetheart. Herb Maris takes the case to prove that no crime was committed at all.
Presumption of Guilt 11/7/1959. While serving a prison sentence, a gang leader is stabbed. An inmate who is innocent of the murder is convicted of the crime and awaits doom in the death house.
Face of Innocence 5/27/1961. Maris finds an envelope full of money and is drawn into a case involving robbery and murder.
Mind Over Murder 5/21/1960. A zoologist is accused of poisoning his employer.
Girls Wanted 12/31/1960. A young girl gives Maris a clue in a an employment agency racket.
With Malice for One 12/5/1959. An immigrant becomes the victim of prejudice and the object of a murder charge.
Frame Up 10/29/1960. The body of a notorious gangster is found in a gift shop run by an ex-convict.
Framed Ex-Con 12/12/1959. A former criminal trying to go straight is besieged by two criminals who threaten to implicate him in the theft of a huge sum of money.
Wildcatter 4/15/1961. A man is accused of stealing a fortune in securities from his former boss, a rich oilman.
Price of Charity 1/23/1960. A fancy suit of clothes aids lawyer Herb Maris in his attempt to clear a G.I. of a murder charge.
Never Bet the Odds 1/30/1960. When a prizefighter bets against himself, lawyer Maris' suspicions are aroused.
Poker Club 3/12/1960. An elderly Shakespearean actor is held for the murder of a theatrical producer. With John Carradine.
Death and Taxes 4/2/1960. Circumstantial evidence point to a rich oil man as the murderer of a girl he met on a spree and asked to marry. With Buddy Ebsen.
The Frame 4/30/1960. Herb Maris is certain that his policeman friend is being framed for murder by a local gangster.
Sentenced to Die 6/4/1960. The wife of a man convicted of murdering his former employer pleads with Herb Maris to re-examine the case. With Angie Dickinson.
Compulsive Killer 1960. Innocent professor arrested as suspected killer on campus. With Patricia Medina.
Diamond Dupe 1960. Customers robbed at a Grill and their home at the same time.
French Affair 1961. With Richard Arlen. Herb and Weston go to Paris, but can't find Herb's client.
His Brother's Keeper 1960. With Joe Sawyer. Police officer jailed for letting robber escape.
Jennifer 1960. Young girl wants Maris to re-open case against her stepmother.
Mr. Sobel's Birthday Party 1961. Office birthday party for Mr. Sorbel is poisoned and robbed.
Number Please 1960. With Joe Sawyer. Sleazy private eye who blackmailed clients is murdered.
Seventh Hour 1960. With Robert Armstrong. Innocent handyman is about to be executed for murder.
So Shall Ye Reap 1960. Maris helps young man accused of killing future father-in-law.