The D.A.'s Man is an American television crime drama, produced by Jack Webb, that aired on NBC from January 3, 1959, to August 29, 1959.[1]
The central character, who went by the single name Shannon, was a private detective who worked for the Manhattan district attorney.[2] Topics that Shannon investigated included hijacking rings, narcotics, prostitution, and other illegal activities that provided money to the underworld.[3] His investigations led him to use "a variety of guises to ferret out criminals".[4]
Shannon was not allowed to carry a gun or identification of any kind, and police were not aware of his position.[5]
The program was based on the book The D.A.'s Man by Harold Danforth and James B. Horan,[6] which was "a nonfiction novel based on Danforth's real-life experiences as a special investigator for the NYC Special Rackets Prosecutor and the Manhattan DA's office."[5] It was produced by Mark VII Limited.[7] It replaced The Ed Wynn Show[8] at 10:30 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturdays.[3]
Webb was the executive producer, and Frank LaTourette was the producer.[5] Danforth was the technical advisor.[5] Webb and Ben Alexander were among the directors. Writers included Charles Beaumont and Richard Matheson.[5]
Liggett & Myers, for Chesterfield King and L&M cigarettes, sponsored the program. George Stevens Jr. and Webb were among the directors.[6]
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