The Lawless Years
Overview
The Lawless Years, an American crime drama that graced NBC from April 16, 1959, to September 22, 1961, stands out as a pioneer in its portrayal of the Roaring 20s. Premiering six months before the more acclaimed The Untouchables on ABC, it explores the gritty underbelly of the era's organized crime. Starring James Gregory and Robert Karnes, the show delves into the lives of characters navigating a tumultuous time marked by prohibition and lawlessness, offering a unique glimpse into a fascinating historical period.
Episodes
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1
The Nick Joseph Story
Detective Ruditsky recounts the tale of Nick Joseph, a minor criminal from the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Initially involved in petty theft, Nick'...
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2
The Immigrant
A mother who has recently immigrated seeks Ruditsky's help in steering her son away from a troublesome group of delinquents. Concerned about his assoc...
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3
The Jane Cooper Story
Fresh out of prison, Jane Cooper quickly shows that she hasn’t changed her ways by reconnecting with shady individuals from the criminal scene. How...
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4
The Story Of Cutie Jaffe
Cutie Jaffe, an ambitious petty criminal, starts targeting his brother-in-law's bootlegging shipments. As he attempts to climb the ranks of the crimi...
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5
The Dutch Schultz Story
In "The Dutch Schultz Story," notorious mobster Dutch Schultz is determined to eliminate special prosecutor Thomas Dewey, who poses a significant thre...
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6
The Lion And The Mouse
Eddie Safronek, a minor criminal, seeks vengeance on the gangsters who brutally assaulted him and abandoned him to die. Determined to turn the tables,...
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7
No Fare
Detective Harry Kramer finds himself caught in a web of corruption as the criminal underworld seeks to manipulate him. They bribe him to keep crucial...
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8
The Payoff
When a moll is discovered dead, the narrative unfolds through flashbacks, revealing her life and the tumultuous relationships she had with mobsters T...
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9
The Marie Walters Story
The lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from the Harlem River, prompting investigators to uncover that her murder was linked to her knowledge of...
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10
The Maxey Gorman Story
Former inmate Maxey Gorman teams up with a cunning individual named A.J. to fund his foray into the illicit liquor trade. As their partnership flouri...
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11
The Muddy Kasoff Story
Muddy Kasoff has been providing cars for gangsters, all while covertly feeding information to the police. However, when the criminals learn of his bet...
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12
Framed
When Ruditsky refuses to accept a bribe from a waterfront crime syndicate, they devise a plan to discredit him by creating the illusion that he is cor...
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13
Four the Hard Way
Ruditsky cautions the affluent gambler Big Ziggy to leave town quickly, but just as Ziggy plans his escape, he inadvertently finds himself entangled i...
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14
The Tony Morelli Story
In this gripping episode, Dick Wilson portrays Game Boy Miles, while Harry Arnie takes on the role of Benny. Brad Trumbull appears as O'Neill, and Lo...
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15
The Ray Baker Story
During a chaotic party hosted by a notorious gang, a young girl tragically tumbles from a window and loses her life. As the investigation unfolds, it ...
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16
The Story of Lucky Silva
Lucky Silva, a low-level gangster, navigates the treacherous waters of New York's underworld. Through a blend of sheer determination, opportunism, an...
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17
The Morrison Story
Just before a state crime commission is set to investigate his conduct, a judge is found murdered. The shocking crime raises questions about the judg...
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18
The Poison Ivy Story
Ruditsky finds himself on temporary assignment at a Brooklyn police precinct, where he faces the challenge of infiltrating a group of troublemakers r...
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The Al Brown Story
A young delinquent named Al Brown wreaks havoc by vandalizing a blind man's store, prompting Ruditsky to pursue him. However, it is in a different ci...
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2
The Big Greeny Story
After the investigation into a slain garment factory owner points to the infamous Lepke Buchalter, he dispatches his hitman, Big Greeny, to Los Angel...
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3
The Art Harris Story
Ruditsky sets his sights on Art Harris, a gangster who has infiltrated the political arena to safeguard his criminal operations. As tensions rise, Ru...
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4
The Billy Boy 'Rockabye' Creel Story
After mob leader Bobo Konig places a $50,000 hit on the unpredictable gunman Billy Boy Creel, Billy Boy goes into hiding. Meanwhile, Ruditsky is dete...
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5
The Big Man
Louis Otto, a notorious gangster, has a past intertwined with Ruditsky, having been childhood pals. However, their paths have diverged drastically, as...
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6
The Joe Angelo Story
Once a union truck driver, Joe Angelo has transitioned to running a candy shop, but his past catches up with him when the Mob demands he vacate New Y...
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7
The Billy Grimes Story
Following his successful takedown of a numbers racket, Ruditsky becomes the target of mysterious adversaries. As he navigates the ensuing danger, he m...
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8
The Sonny Rosen Story
When the son of a wealthy businessman is taken hostage by the Mob, a $100,000 ransom is demanded for his release. But as the investigation unfolds, qu...
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9
The Pantera Story
