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Lock-Up is an American legal drama series that premiered in syndication in September 1959 and concluded in June 1961. The half-hour episodes had little time for character development or subplots and presented a compact story without embellishment.
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- E1 Stake OutNext upSep 26, 1959
Synopsis
A rehabilitated ex-convict is suspected of killing a policeman and is jailed. Maris comes to his defence.
Guest stars: Jack Hogan, Leo Gordon
- E2 The Harry Connors StoryOct 3, 1959
Synopsis
Harry Connors is a thug who confeses to killing the man who testified against him. Later he changes his story and his attorney quits the case. Maris comes to the rescue.
Guest stars: Robert Conrad
- E3 Change of HeartOct 10, 1959
Synopsis
Tom Sheppard is sent to jail for the muder of his former girlfriend on the testimony of an elderly eyewitness. Tom's fiancée asks Maris for help on the case. Maris' investigation reveals surprising facts.
Guest stars: Ellen Corby, Dyan Cannon (Eileen Winfield)
- E4 The FailureOct 17, 1959
Synopsis
Ed Reed's house burns down and a female friend is killed. Reed is accused of arson and murder and is jailed. Maris believes in Reed and investigates.
Guest stars: Karl Swenson
- E5 End of the WorldOct 25, 1959
Synopsis
A femme fatale lies in her testimony. In the process her husband is jailed for a murder he did not commit and her murderous boyfriend goes free. Maris comes in to try correct the injustice.
Guest stars: Ric Roman
- E6 Shadow of a GiantOct 31, 1959
Synopsis
An ex-convict and his son get implicated in a theft and get arrested. Maris believes in the two men and gets to work on finding the truth about what happened.
Guest stars: John Doucette (Lt. Weston), Jay Novello (Johnny Nelson), Quinn K. Redeker
- E7 Presumption of GuiltNov 7, 1959
Synopsis
In prison a gang leader is stabbed and killed. Ron Davis is charged with the murder and is sentenced for execution. After reviewing the case file Maris concludes that the wrong man was convicted for the killing.
Guest stars: Jack Hogan, Dayton Lummis, Whit Bissell, Peter Leeds
- E8 The Angry MenNov 14, 1959
Synopsis
A wealthy businessman, unhappy with a contract he's signed, tries to void the contract through devious and unscrupulous means. His actions place an innocent man in trouble with the law for assault and battery. The problem for Maris is that it's his client breaking the law.
Guest stars: Myron Healey, Paul Lambert, Kasey Rogers
- E9 Writ of TerrorNov 21, 1959 · 30 min
Synopsis
In an attempt to find out more facts from a murder trial Maris uses psychiatry as a defence.
Guest stars: June Blair, Arthur Batanides
- E10 Music to Murder ByNov 28, 1959
Synopsis
An ex-convict who has become emotionally unstable kidnaps Maris and his assistant because he blames Maris for his conviction.
Guest stars: Harry Dean Stanton, James Griffith
- E11 With Malice for OneDec 5, 1959
Synopsis
A shop worker is charged for the murder of the supervisor. The reason: the man is an immigrant and bigotry enters the judicial system. Maris is on hand to defend.
Guest stars: Kort Falkenberg
- E12 Framed Ex-ConDec 12, 1959
Synopsis
Frank is an ex-convict who is going straight and is now the son-in-law of a policeman. Two of Frank's old friends commit a robbery and Frank is jailed. Maris tries to help but a few surprises come his way.
Guest stars: Robert Gothie, Richard Reeves
- E13 Death in the StreetsDec 19, 1959
Synopsis
A college student is unable to repay loan sharks and gives them the keys to his father's automobile. The loan sharks then hit someone on the highway then run. The father is implicated in the crime. Maris tries to help the father who used to be one of his teachers and discovers the case is about more than a ""hit and run.""
Guest stars: Ken Clark
- E14 The DropDec 26, 1959
Synopsis
A young couple is planning to elope but the plans come to a screeching halt when drugs are found in the car they rent. Maris comes in and investigates.
Guest stars: Corey Allen, Parley Baer, Joe Flynn
- E15 The Manly Art of MurderJan 2, 1960
Synopsis
Jimmy Stockton is a prizefighter who's wife promised to leave him if he lost in the ring again. When his wife is killed the police arrest him for murder. Maris is a reluctant defense attorney but surprises are in store. The coroner also has interesting information vital to the case.
Guest stars: James Philbrook, Tom Brown
- E16 A ReputationJan 9, 1960
Synopsis
The chief lawyer for the state anti-crime committee is killed and a former gambler is accused of the murder. Maris defends the gambler.
Guest stars: Frank Wolff, Al Ruscio
- E17 His Father's FootstepsJan 16, 1960
Synopsis
A father suspects his teenage son is involved in a robbery and a shooting. The father then hires Maris to defend his son of possible charges.
Guest stars: Paul Carr, John Doucette (Lt. Weston), Robert F. Simon (Martin Reeves)
- E18 Price of CharityJan 23, 1960
Synopsis
A soldier is accused of killing another soldier in a brawl over a woman. Maris is called in to help the accused soldier and clothes play an important role in the defence.
Guest stars: June Blair, Jeremy Slate, Gene Roth
- E19 Never Bet the OddsJan 30, 1960
Synopsis
A prizefighter bets against himself in an upcoming fight. Maris becomes suspicious of his actions.
- E20 Morality and the ShieldFeb 6, 1960
Synopsis
A neighborhood gang steal the gun of former gang member and now Policeman Crothy and commit a crime and a murder. Crothy, the owner of the gun, is arrested for the killing. Both Lt. Weston and Maris believe in Crothy's innocence and begin the investigation.
Guest stars: Joyce Meadows, James Drury (Frank Crotty), Leonard Nimoy (Nino Baselicce), Tom Troupe (Arnie Baselicce), Don Eitner (Jimmy), Tom London (Carrey - Watchman)
- E21 Dead Man's ShoesFeb 13, 1960
Synopsis
Fred Prescott, a news commentator, is murdered and Maris investigates.
Guest stars: Ted Knight
- E22 Strange SummonsFeb 20, 1960
Synopsis
A locksmith is charged with the murder of a jewelry store owner. Maris goes undercover to try to prove the locksmith innocent but runs afoul of the law.
Guest stars: Frank Jenks, Tyler McVey, Paula Raymond, Harry Tyler, Kathie Browne
- E23 Murder Plays it CoolFeb 27, 1960
Synopsis
A jazz musician is charged with murder. Maris uses a trumpet to clear the musician.
- E24 Election NightMar 5, 1960
Synopsis
A blackmailer is killed after warning a city official that he'll release scandalous information about his wife if he doesn't resign his position. The police arrest the city official for the killing. Maris investigates the murder.
- E25 Poker ClubMar 12, 1960
Synopsis
A theatrical producer is robbed and killed. An elderly Shakespearean is arrested for the murder. Maris is there to help the aging actor.
Guest stars: John Carradine, Carol Ohmart, John Vivyan
- E26 The TriggerMar 19, 1960
Synopsis
A young controller of a firm commits suicide before the audit of the books. Was it a suicide? Maris is not so sure and investigates.
Guest stars: Douglas Kennedy
- E27 Murder is a GambleMar 26, 1960
Synopsis
A husband is charged with the murder of his wife. Maris tries to discover what happened.
Guest stars: John Archer, Robert Tetrick
- E28 Death and TaxesApr 2, 1960
Synopsis
A woman is found murdered after a night of partying with a rich oil man. The oil man is arrested for the killing. Maris investigated and finds a few surprises.
Guest stars: Buddy Ebsen, L.Q. Jones
- E29 The LocketApr 9, 1960
Synopsis
A millionaire playboy is murdered and a girl is charged with the murder and sentenced to the electric chair. Maris belives the girl is innocent and investigates.
- E30 The Trouble CopApr 16, 1960
Synopsis
A policeman is charged for the murder of a bookie. The ones who are the likely suspects have an airtight cover story. Maris takes the case to help the policeman.
Guest stars: Edson Stroll
- E31 First Prize for MurderApr 23, 1960
Synopsis
A foreigner is accused of murdering her fiancé's father. Maris is urged by a young copy boy pretenting to be a reporter to take the case and investigate.
Guest stars: Bert Remsen, Harry Bellaver
- E32 The FrameApr 30, 1960
Synopsis
Lt. Weston is charged for the murder of an ex-policeman while on vacation. Maris is sure that the murder was a frame-up and the culprit is a local gangster with a grudge.
Guest stars: Lyle Talbot, Johnny Seven
- E33 Society MatronMay 7, 1960
Synopsis
Mr. Mitchel is charged for the murder of a young woman. His wife believes in her husband and hires Maris to defend him and investigate.
Guest stars: Anna Lee, Neil Hamilton, Richard Bakalyan
- E34 Last ChanceMay 14, 1960
Synopsis
The testimony of a witness has dire consequences for a man charged with murder. However, the victim's last words do not implicate the man charged with the crime. Maris investigates.
Guest stars: Jan Shepard (Miss Langley)
- E35 Mind Over MurderMay 21, 1960
Synopsis
A supervisor at a zoo is poisoned and the zoologist is charged with murder.
Guest stars: Wanda Hendrix
- E36 So Shall Ye ReapMay 28, 1960
Synopsis
A teenager is charged with murder and Maris' secretary urges him to take the case.
Guest stars: Olive Carey (Catherine 'Casey' Halliman), Harry Bellaver (The Champ), George Cisar (Joe the Bartender), Buddy Lewis (Nick), Don Eitner (Danny), Marjorie Bennett (Lady Squeezing Tomatoes)
- E37 Sentenced to DieJun 4, 1960
Synopsis
A man is convicted of murdering his former employer. His wife, Betty Nelson, comes to Maris and pleads that he investigate the case and have it re-opened.
Guest stars: Peggy Maley, Angie Dickinson (Betty Nelson), Jean Willes
- E38 Voice of DoomJun 11, 1960
Synopsis
A circus performer, whose forte is throwing the knife, is charged for the murder of another circus performer in a jealous fit of rage over his wife and arrested. Maris believes the circus performer is innocent.
Guest stars: Joan Granville, Claudia Barrett
- E39 The Blood Red RubyJun 18, 1960
Synopsis
A man is suspected of a jewelry heist and a killing and is arrested. The man is a former client of Maris' and he investigates.
Guest stars: Pamela Duncan, John Hubbard
Macdonald Carey
John Doucette
