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The Bold Ones: The Protectors

19691 season5.0 / 10

The Bold Ones: The Protectors is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970; it lasted for seven episodes. The Protectors was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors, The Lawyers and The Senator. This was the shortest of the four series.

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The Bold Ones: The Protectors premiered September 28, 1969. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

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Synopsis

The Bold Ones: The Protectors is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970; it lasted for seven episodes. The Protectors was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors, The Lawyers and The Senator. This was the shortest of the four series.

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Episode 1

A Case of Good Whiskey at Christmas Time

Sep 28, 19691h

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Guest stars Amy Thomson

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Episode 2

If I Should Wake Before I Die

Oct 26, 19691h

Episode based on the Caryl Chessman case.

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Directed by Daryl DukeWritten by Adrian Spies

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Episode 3

Draw a Straight Man

Dec 14, 19691h

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Guest stars Charles Brewer

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Episode 4

The Carrier

Jan 11, 19701h

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Episode 5

A Thing Not of God

Feb 1, 19701h

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Directed by Daryl DukeWritten by Adrian Spies

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Episode 6

Memo from the Class of '76

Mar 8, 19701hfinale

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More about The Bold Ones: The Protectors

Cast

Hari RhodesDistrict Attorney William Washburn

Leslie NielsenDeputy Police Chief Sam Danforth

Amy ThomsonSharon Taylor

Charles BrewerLewis Terman

Credits

Written by: Adrian Spies

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 6
Original language: English

Networks & production

NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States

Themes

californiachief of policedistrict attorneypolice