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 Drama (1936 - 37)
"The dramatic story of our courts,
where rich and poor alike, guilty and innocent,
stand before the bar of justice..."
Famous Jury Trials aired on the Du Mont network from 1949-52.
A dramatization of famous jury trials in history analogous to
the radio series You are There. It featured flashbacks to incidents
being described by the witness who was testifying and a reporter
played by Roger DeKovem and DeWitt McBride.
 The result is series
of thrilling true legal stories told in a gripping semi-fictional
format. Maurice Franklin starred and the judge advising the
jury to, "Be just and fear not." Some of the famous trials
exhibited on this show include The State vs. Aaron Burr
(as seen right) for the murder of James Hamilton; and many others. This series
will interest legal and political history enthusiasts.
For more courtroom drama, see also: You are the Jury, Order in the Court, A Life in Your Hands and Up for Parole.
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