Checkmate

1960 - 1962•2 seasons•69 episodes•~1h 0m•

★4.8(8 ratings)

CrimeDramaMystery

Overview

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.

Creators

Eric Ambler

Watchlist

Main Cast

Anthony George

Don Corey

Doug McClure

Jed Sills

Sebastian Cabot

Dr. Carl Hyatt

Keywords

san francisco, californiaprivate investigatordetective agency

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 69 episodes in total (avg. 35 per season).

Checkmate

1960 - 1962•2 seasons•69 episodes•~1h 0m•

★4.8(8 ratings)

CrimeDramaMystery

Overview

Creators

Eric Ambler

Watchlist

Main Cast

Anthony George

Don Corey

Doug McClure

Jed Sills

Sebastian Cabot

Dr. Carl Hyatt

Keywords

san francisco, californiaprivate investigatordetective agency

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 69 episodes in total (avg. 35 per season).

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Rating

4.8/10

Mixed

8 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Checkmate

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

TV-PG

Language:

English

First Episode:

9/17/1960

Last Episode:

6/20/1962

Networks:

Production Companies:

Jamco Productions

Revue Studios

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Checkmate

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Anthony George

Doug McClure

Sebastian Cabot

Keywords

Did You Know?

Checkmate

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Anthony George

Doug McClure

Sebastian Cabot

Keywords

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

Similar TV Shows

Burn Notice

Nash Bridges

Sledge Hammer!

Remington Steele

King & Maxwell

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Magnum, P.I.

Sherlock Holmes

Varg Veum

Rating

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