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The Verdict Is Yours (1958)

TV Series 30 min

Reality

'The Verdict Is Yours' premiered on September 2, 1957, in the CBS Daytime lineup. Unscripted, the show featured real lawyers playing the lawyers and judge. The defendants and witnesses on the program were professional actors who ad-libbed their dialogue, although they were given a general outline of what they were supposed to say. Sportscaster Jim McKay was the original reporter, providing commentary on the trials. He was succeeded in 1960 by newsman Bill Stout.

Peter Wildeblood Creator Harry Elton Creator Max Morgan Witts Director Eric Price Director

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Released
May 28, 1958
Runtime
30 min
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Cast

Geoffrey Sutcliffe David Ensor The Judge John McGregor Television Reporter Jim McKay Self - Commentary Reporter James Fox James Fox Council for the Prosecution Anthony Hartwell Junior Prosecuting Council Jane Hylton Jane Hylton Mrs. Vickers Daphne Anderson Daphne Anderson Richard Caldicot Richard Caldicot Micheál Mac Liammóir Micheál Mac Liammóir Anthony Sharp Anthony Sharp David Markham Harold Lang Harold Lang William Squire William Squire Counsel for Defence George Bancroft

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Verdict Is Yours about?
'The Verdict Is Yours' premiered on September 2, 1957, in the CBS Daytime lineup. Unscripted, the show featured real lawyers playing the lawyers and judge. The defendants and witnesses on the program were professional actors who ad-libbed their dialogue, although they were given a general outline of what they were supposed to say. Sportscaster Jim McKay was the original reporter, providing commentary on the trials. He was succeeded in 1960 by newsman Bill Stout.
Who created The Verdict Is Yours?
The Verdict Is Yours was created by Peter Wildeblood, Harry Elton, Max Morgan Witts, Eric Price.
Who stars in The Verdict Is Yours?
The Verdict Is Yours stars Geoffrey Sutcliffe, David Ensor, John McGregor, Jim McKay.
When was The Verdict Is Yours released?
The Verdict Is Yours is a 1958 reality series.
Where can I watch The Verdict Is Yours?
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