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  • Checkmate Waiting for Jocko (Season 2, Episode 4)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Checkmate

Waiting for Jocko (Season 2, Episode 4)
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After Dr. Hyatt labels him a "constitutional psychopathic inferior" before the parole board, "Jocko" Townsend (Hunter) receives a sentence extension of five years. When he's released, he decides to celebrate Dr. Hyatt's birthday by holding...See moreAfter Dr. Hyatt labels him a "constitutional psychopathic inferior" before the parole board, "Jocko" Townsend (Hunter) receives a sentence extension of five years. When he's released, he decides to celebrate Dr. Hyatt's birthday by holding him hostage and blowing him up at the exact hour and minute of his birth. The situation becomes more complicated as first Jed and then Don drop by to visit. Hyatt has exactly one hour to analyze Jocko's dysfunction and dissuade him from carrying out his ingenious homicidal plan.. Written by jburlinson See less
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Director
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Richard Berg (as Dick Berg)
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Updated Oct 25, 1961

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Oct 25, 1961 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Anthony George
Don Corey Don Corey   See fewer
Doug McClure
Jed Sills Jed Sills   See fewer
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Carl Hyatt Dr. Carl Hyatt   See fewer
Jeffrey Hunter
Edward 'Jocko' Townsend Edward 'Jocko' Townsend   See fewer
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