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Deadline

Deadline was a 1950s TV drama series that reenacted famous newspaper stories from history.

The 2000 TV series "Deadline" recreated iconic newspaper headlines from history, bringing to life the most thrilling and memorable stories of the past.

Episodes:

Episode 2 State Scandal

2. State Scandal

Aired: Sep 24, 1959

A journalist is torn between loyalty to a trusted ally and the duty to uphold...

Episode 3 Pickup

3. Pickup

Aired: Oct 1, 1959

A journalist's relentless pursuit of justice uncovers a shocking truth, leadi...

Episode 4 The Neon Touch

4. The Neon Touch

Aired: Oct 8, 1959

A daring duo of teenagers concocts a plan to swiftly accumulate a substantial...

Episode 5 Extortion

5. Extortion

Aired: Oct 15, 1959

A doctor's esteemed career is put to the test as they engage in a high-stakes...

Episode 6 The Accusing Finger

6. The Accusing Finger

Aired: Oct 22, 1959

A determined journalist sets out to clear the name of an innocent person, con...

Episode 9 Charm Boy

9. Charm Boy

Aired: Nov 12, 1959

A promising young life is tragically cut short, set in motion by a series of ...

Episode 10 Old Man Lost

10. Old Man Lost

Aired: Nov 19, 1959

A journalist from the Boston Post embarks on a mission to reignite the flame ...

Episode 11 The Human Storm

11. The Human Storm

Aired: Nov 26, 1959

A prison's dark secrets are exposed by a determined journalist, sparking a re...

Episode 12 Hot Stuff

12. Hot Stuff

Aired: Dec 3, 1959

A high-stakes fashion editor leaves her glamorous world behind to take down a...

Episode 13 The Face of a Thief

13. The Face of a Thief

Aired: Dec 10, 1959

Two professionals, a journalist and an investigator, collaborate to unravel a...

Episode 14 Murderess

14. Murderess

Aired: Dec 17, 1959

The killer's boast that no prison could confine her is eerily proven true.

Episode 15 Chain Reaction

15. Chain Reaction

Aired: Dec 24, 1959

A former pilot, haunted by the psychological trauma of his involvement in the...

Episode 16 Clean Kill

16. Clean Kill

Aired: Dec 31, 1959

A journalist's unorthodox approach to solving a murder case yields surprising...

Episode 17 Lonely Hearts Killer

17. Lonely Hearts Killer

Aired: Jan 7, 1960

Two fearless journalists embark on a chilling investigation into the twisted ...

Episode 18 Return to Murder

18. Return to Murder

Aired: Jan 14, 1960

A fragile truce between rival gangs is threatened when a former gang member, ...

Episode 19 Scramble

19. Scramble

Aired: Jan 21, 1960

A journalist in Texas facilitates a heartwarming connection between a small t...

Episode 20 Massacre

20. Massacre

Aired: Jan 28, 1960

A ruthless murderer is stalking the streets of California, leaving a trail of...

Episode 21 The Blue Dahlia

21. The Blue Dahlia

Aired: Feb 4, 1960

A journalist's relentless pursuit of justice puts a soldier's credibility to ...

Episode 22 Checkmate

22. Checkmate

Aired: Feb 11, 1960

Intense interrogation unfolds as authorities and media swarm around a prime s...

Episode 23 Jail Break

23. Jail Break

Aired: Feb 18, 1960

A trio of cunning inmates mastermind a brazen prison break, securing their fr...

Episode 24 The Mad Bomber

24. The Mad Bomber

Aired: Feb 25, 1960

In the heart of New York City, a festive holiday season takes a deadly turn a...

Episode 25 Character Witness

25. Character Witness

Aired: Mar 3, 1960

Leo Sheridan, a journalist, faces a life-altering situation as he testifies a...

Episode 26 Dumb Kid

26. Dumb Kid

Aired: Mar 10, 1960

A chance encounter between a hard-hitting journalist and two infamous outlaws...

Episode 28 Birthday Present

28. Birthday Present

Aired: Mar 24, 1960

An innocent day takes a dark turn when a father and son's quest to find a mis...

Episode 29 Suspicion of Murder

29. Suspicion of Murder

Aired: Mar 31, 1960

Bernice Freeman fiercely rallies around her friend, determined to protect him...

Episode 30 Thesis for Murder

30. Thesis for Murder

Aired: Apr 7, 1960

A college student's obsession with crime reaches a boiling point, leading the...

Episode 31 Exposure

31. Exposure

Aired: Apr 14, 1960

A hidden scam in Columbus, Ohio, is uncovered, as it's discovered that a repu...

Episode 32 Pig Woman

32. Pig Woman

Aired: Apr 21, 1960

A quiet town is rocked by a gruesome murder after a woman inherits a life ins...

Episode 33 To Move a Mountain

33. To Move a Mountain

Aired: Apr 28, 1960

A journalist fights to protect two Burmese women who risked their lives to sh...

Episode 34 One Tall, One Short

34. One Tall, One Short

Aired: May 5, 1960

A driven journalist, Clayton Darrah, uses his instincts to pursue two notorio...

Episode 35 The Cave

35. The Cave

Aired: May 12, 1960

A curious reporter notices a lone vehicle parked outside a mysterious cave, s...

Episode 36 The Two Ounce Trap

36. The Two Ounce Trap

Aired: May 19, 1960

A mysterious pattern of unexplained deaths at a rehabilitation center sets of...

Episode 37 The Last Knockout

37. The Last Knockout

Aired: May 26, 1960

A journalist embarks on a perilous investigation to uncover the truth behind ...

Episode 38 Wetback

38. Wetback

Aired: Feb 1, 1961

A journalist goes undercover as a migrant worker, uncovering the treacherous ...

Episode 39 Smoke Screen

39. Smoke Screen

Aired: Feb 4, 1961

A determined Erie, Pa., fire department embarks on a perilous pursuit to appr...

Main Cast

Info about Deadline

Network: WPIX

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama