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Checkmate

1960-09-17 · 60 min / episode · ★ 4.8

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.

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Creators
Eric Ambler
Production companies
Jamco Productions, Revue Studios
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Status
Ended

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Anthony GeorgeAnthony GeorgeDon Corey
Doug McClureDoug McClureJed Sills
Sebastian CabotSebastian CabotDr. Carl Hyatt

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