Rocky King, Detective (1950)

TV Series ★ 6.5 25 min

Crime Drama Mystery Action & Adventure

Rocky King, Inside Detective is an American television series broadcast on the DuMont Television Network on Sundays at 9pm ET from January 15, 1950 to December 26, 1954. This series was one of DuMont's most popular programs, and was a live crime series set in New York City. The show not only kept Roscoe Karns from retirement, but cast him opposite his son, Todd Karns. The DuMont offices and corridors were used as sets. At the end of each program, King would exchange telephone small talk with his unseen wife Mabel and, after hanging up, say to no one in particular, "Great girl, that Mabel".

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Released
January 14, 1950
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0042142
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Studio
Stark-Layton, DuMont Television Network

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Cast

Roscoe Karns Roscoe Karns Police Inspector Rocky King

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rocky King, Detective about?
Rocky King, Inside Detective is an American television series broadcast on the DuMont Television Network on Sundays at 9pm ET from January 15, 1950 to December 26, 1954. This series was one of DuMont's most popular programs, and was a live crime series set in New York City. The show not only kept Roscoe Karns from retirement, but cast him opposite his son, Todd Karns. The DuMont offices and corridors were used as sets. At the end of each program, King would exchange telephone small talk with his unseen wife Mabel and, after hanging up, say to no one in particular, "Great girl, that Mabel".
Who stars in Rocky King, Detective?
Rocky King, Detective stars Roscoe Karns.
When was Rocky King, Detective released?
Rocky King, Detective is a 1950 crime, drama, mystery, action & adventure series.
Where can I watch Rocky King, Detective?
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