Re-posted by N.S.
The only negative is that this is a colorized version. I believe that this series was never broadcast in color. I saw this episode a few years ago, in the original black & white.
The Naked City initially ran during the 1958-1959 season on ABC, and starred James Franciscus, John McIntire, and Harry Bellaver. ABC cancelled it, due to low ratings, but a lobbying campaign by the producers and its cigarette company (Brown & Williamson) sponsor persuaded ABC to bring it back in the 1960-1961 season, in a 60-minute format. The show was unique at the time, in that like the eponymous movie it was based on, it was shot in the streets of New York City. It was considered to be brilliantly written, shot, acted and directed. The city was its secret star. This episode was written by Stirling Silliphant and directed by Jerry Hopper.
The Naked City Season 1, Episode 1 “Meridian” (1958) colorized
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Very good,from the few episodes I've seen.
--GRA
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-RM
https://archive.org/details/naked-city-s-01-e-01-meridian/Naked+City+S01E39+A+Wood+of+Thorns.mp4
The entire series, half-hour and hour.
Half-hour standouts: BURST OF PASSION. An average person breaks down and goes on a rampage. The thing that makes it disturbing is that no explanation is given- it's probably how Silliphant saw the average working-class white person, but nonetheless compelling.
WOOD OF THORNS. Virtually a 2-person show with Franciscus and Cara Williams, an outstanding dramatic actress who somehow got pigeonholed as a Lucy-type comedienne.
THE BUMPER. Series regular John McIntire... Well, you have to see for yourself!
-RM
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