The Verdict Is Yours

Overview

'The Verdict Is Yours' premiered on September 2, 1957, in the CBS Daytime lineup. Unscripted, the show featured real lawyers playing the lawyers and judge. The defendants and witnesses on the program were professional actors who ad-libbed their dialogue, although they were given a general outline of what they were supposed to say. Sportscaster Jim McKay was the original reporter, providing commentary on the trials. He was succeeded in 1960 by newsman Bill Stout.

Created by Peter Wildeblood, Harry Elton

Network

• CBS

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• Geoffrey Sutcliffe

  48 eps

• David Ensor

  The Judge

  48 eps

• John McGregor

  Television Reporter

  48 eps

• Jim McKay

  Self - Commentary Reporter

  48 eps

• Anthony Hartwell

  Junior Prosecuting Council

  48 eps

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