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Sam Benedict

Sam Benedict

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Overview

Sam Benedict is an American legal drama that aired on NBC from September 1962 to March 1963. The series was created and executive produced by E. Jack Neuman. Sam Benedict is based on real-life lawyer Jacob W. "Jake" Erlich, who served as technical consultant for the series.

Produced by E. Jack Neuman, William Froug
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Sam Benedict

Richard Rust

Richard Rust

Hank Tabor

Joan Tompkins

Joan Tompkins

Trudy Wagner

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Themes & Keywords

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About Sam Benedict

Sam Benedict is a drama series that first aired in 1962 exploring themes of san francisco, california, lawyer. it stars Edmond O'Brien, Richard Rust, Joan Tompkins. Sam Benedict is an American legal drama that aired on NBC from September 1962 to March 1963. The series was created and executive produced by E. Jack Neuman. Sam Benedict is based on real-life lawyer Jacob W. "Jake" Erlich, who served as technical consultant for the series.

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