''The Bold Ones: The Lawyers'' (or ''The Lawyers'') is an American

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that aired for three seasons on

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from September 1968 through February 1972.

Synopsis

The series stars

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as Walt Nichols, a respected attorney partnered with brothers Brian and Neil Darrell (

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and

James Farentino James Farentino (February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012) was an American actor. He appeared in television, film, and on stage, including '' The Final Countdown'', ''Jesus of Nazareth'', and ''Dynasty''. Career Born in Brooklyn, Farentino attended ...

), who run a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles. ''The Lawyers'' was part of ''

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'', a rotating series of dramas that also included ''

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'' (with

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), ''

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'' (with

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) and '' The Senator'' (with

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). It was nominated for three

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and won two of them.Advanced Primetime Awards Search
from the

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s website

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and

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each made two guest appearances, and had previously appeared in ''The New Doctors''. Kermit Murdock also made two guest appearances, and later appeared in cameo roles in ''The Senator''. During the production of the first series of 8 episodes, James Farentino complained vociferously to the producers about the scripts and was suspended for three weeks, missing two shows. Later, near the end of the third series, he announced he was leaving of his own volition. The series was not renewed for a fourth season.

Cast

Main cast

as Walter "Walt" Nichols, an attorney for the firm of Nichols, Darrell and Darrell. (appeared in 26 episodes and both films) *

as Brian Darrell, the older brother who helps Walt with his cases. (appeared in 24 episodes and the second film) *

as Neil Darrell, the younger brother who, though an attorney, occasionally did investigations for the firm. (appeared in 19 episodes and both films)

Recurring characters

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as Judge Hartman (appeared in 2 episodes) *

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as District Attorney Shannon (appeared in 2 episodes) *

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as Deputy District Attorney Jeff Skinner (appeared in 5 episodes) *

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as Lt. Paul Hewitt (appeared in 7 episodes) *

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as District Attorney William Braddock (appeared in 2 episodes) *

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made four appearances as judges *

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as Deputy DA Vernon Wahlburg (appeared in 3 episodes) * Len Wayland played three diffrerent police lieutenants

Episodes

Pilots

Season 1 (1969–70)

Season 2 (1970–71)

Season 3 (1971–72)

Home media

On December 1, 2015,

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released ''The Bold Ones: The Lawyers- The Complete Series'' on

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in Region 1.The Lawyers - 'The Complete Series,' Starring Burl Ives

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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