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  • 87th Precinct The Modus Man (Season 1, Episode 4)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

87th Precinct

The Modus Man (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The detectives investigate a recent series of burglaries. The crimes have identical MOs to those of several known burglars. However, when these suspects are checked out, it turns out one was dead when the crimes occurred, one was in prison...See moreThe detectives investigate a recent series of burglaries. The crimes have identical MOs to those of several known burglars. However, when these suspects are checked out, it turns out one was dead when the crimes occurred, one was in prison, and another has an alibi that checks out completely. It appears that a copycat is at work, and the detectives come to suspect that a respected retired cop may be the one they're looking for. Written by anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Evan Hunter (characters) (as Ed McBain) | Finlay McDermid
Producer
Boris Kaplan (as Boris D. Kaplan)
Composer
Morton Stevens (music score)
Cinematographer
Editor
George Jay Nicholson (as George J. Nicholson)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 16, 1961

Release date
Oct 16, 1961 (United States)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Lansing
Det. Steve Carella Det. Steve Carella   See fewer
Ron Harper
Det. Bert Kling Det. Bert Kling   See fewer
Gregory Walcott
Det. Roger Havilland Det. Roger Havilland   See fewer
Norman Fell
Det. Meyer Meyer Det. Meyer Meyer   See fewer
John Anderson
Bill Brewster Bill Brewster   See fewer
Eddie Quillan
Blinky Smith Blinky Smith   See fewer
Dennis McCarthy
The Lab Technician The Lab Technician   See fewer
Jean Engstrom
Mrs. Renfrew Mrs. Renfrew   See fewer
Sheila Bromley
Mrs. Hofman Mrs. Hofman   See fewer
Joe Higgins
Jovial George Jovial George   See fewer
James Jannett
The Bartender The Bartender   See fewer
Juney Ellis
The Landlady (as June Ellis) The Landlady (as June Ellis)   See fewer
Herbert Lytton
The Drugstore Owner (as Herbert C. Lytton) The Drugstore Owner (as Herbert C. Lytton)   See fewer
Kate Murtagh
Mrs. O'Connel (as Kate Murtah) Mrs. O'Connel (as Kate Murtah)   See fewer
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