Genre Dramatized court show Country of origin United States First episode date 2 September 1957 Number of seasons 5 | Written by Peter Wildeblood Original language(s) English Final episode date 28 September 1962 Cast Jim McKay, Bill Stout | |
Starring David Ensor
Robert Rietty Narrated by Jim McKay (1958-60)
Bill Stout (1960-62) Presented by Jim McKay (1958–1960), Bill Stout (1960–1962) Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Program Similar From These Roots, The Brighter Day, House Party, The Eve Arden Show, Young Doctor Malone | ||
The Verdict is Yours was an American courtroom drama that aired on CBS Daytime from September 2, 1957–September 28, 1962 and in primetime from July 3-September 25, 1958.
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Overview
The Verdict is Yours premiered on September 2, 1957. It was apart if the daytime lineup of CBS. Unscripted, it featured actual lawyers playing the lawyers and judge. Sportscaster Jim McKay was the original “reporter,” providing commentary on the trials. He was succeeded in 1960 by newsman Bill Stout. The program aired weekly on CBS’ nighttime schedule in July 1958. The studio audience served as the jury.
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