With broderick crawford, richard vath, gail kobe, pat omalley. Watch highway patrol season 1, episode 27 motorcycle a. In the aftermath of a devastating visit to a small town by a raiding motorcycle gang, the town reacts violently when any. As the name suggests, highway patrol is a show that is focused on police officers who patrol the highways. Glued to my familys old black and white portable tv, i waited to hear that familiar refrain, da, dadadaaa. Watch highway patrol season 4, episode 32 women escapees. Popular videos highway patrol highway patrol topic. Broderick crawford american actor born on december 09, 1911, died on april 26, 1986 broderick crawford was an american stage, film, radio, and tv actor, often cast in toughguy roles and best known for his portrayal of willie stark in all the kings men and for his starring role as chief dan matthews in the television series highway patrol. Highway patrol safecracker tv episode 1957 full cast. These are the stories of the men whose training, skill, and courage, have enforced and preserved our state laws. I also watched highway patrol with broderick crawford as the fearless dan matthews, and one step beyond, hosted by john newland, the man with the worlds spookiest eyes. A meticulous safecracker is certain that he can pull off a lucrative jewel theft despite the highway patrols constant surveillance. An oscarwinner for all the kings men, crawford had gone through a period of starring in mostly b pictures, and was looking for a regular payday. Highway patrol helped revive crawfords career and cement his toughguy persona, which he used.
Highway patrol had a great appeal for young guys as it had great car chases. Highway patrol is a 156episode action crime drama series produced for syndication from 1955. The 50s classic tv series was based on the real experiences of highway patrol officers in the 48 states at that time. There was cheyenne and sea hunt, your hit parade and annie oakley. See if you can get a line on the man they work with. The first tv news profile on my car from 1996 based on my favorite show highway patrol. A true classic from the 50s starring broderick crawford as a no nonsense head of, the force. I also watched highway patrol with broderick crawford as. Tvs original highway patrol from the california highway patrolman, august 1992. I hadnt seen the series since i was a kid, and had forgotten crawfords insanely. At least once juice jack and one diesel switcher can be seen and the 7 track e.
Broderick crawfords drinking problem affected the show. Broderick crawford getting pulled over on another police show. A vicious, unpredictable prison escapee abandons his injured partner, ambushes a highway patrolman, and uses the patrolmans uniform and gun to hijack a school bus in a daring attempt to escape his pursuers. In this carcast clip adam carolla interviews gary goltz a later day broderick crawford wanna be with his 1955 buick highway patrol car which is a ringer for the one used in the smash tv hit series. Filmed in black and white, this classic program is a realistic action series that consistently features wellwritten plots. Highway patrol 6 in bank messenger broderick crawford, usb microphone, background. In fact a fifth series was already in the works but broderick crawford decided not to continue with the series saying we are simply running out of crimes. Everyday after school back in 1961, i could hardly wait until 5. Compare the trench coat here with the one from king of diamonds 19611962 down 3 dark streets 1954 this movie features brod as an fbi man on the trail of the killer of a fellow fbi man played by whirlybirds star kenneth toby who has written to our. Watch highway patrol season 4, episode 29 killer on the run. Highway patrol safecracker tv episode 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Highway patrol television show broderick crawford youtube.
After a husband and wife robbery team mess up a gas station job resulting in the owner getting killed, they hurry to dit. Destined to become one of the most popular syndicated television shows of all time, highway patrol screamed onto the scene with fast cars and the catch phrase 104. Highway patrol full episodes crime fighter tv youtube. Highway patrol 127 in trailer story by foxeema classic tv 2. Highway patrol keeping tv history alive and promoting real police work by jon g. The highway patrol helicopter travels to a remote and mountainous area to airlift a critically injured kidnap victim and aid in the capture of the kidnappers. For an officer of his rank, he spent a lot of time in patrol car barking 104 104. Broderick crawford was the typical example of overnight success in hollywood the 1949 release of all the kings men turned him into one of the most popular character leads in hollywood, a. Highway patrol steve ihnat vs broderick crawford youtube. Highway patrol 56 in gambling story by foxeema classic tv 2.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Starring ultimate tough guy broderick crawford, chief of the highway patrol. Broderick crawfords drinking problem affected the show posted by pt 100. Highway patrol is a 156episode action crime drama series produced for syndication from 1955 to 1959. Highway patrol cargo hijack steve ihnat vs broderick crawford. Highway patrol ziv195559 starring broderick crawford king of diamonds 196162 episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive with contributions by. Regardless, highway patrol, while not nearly as good as the original dragnet, is still quite entertaining, partly because it has some but not all of dragnets attributes, but also because of star broderick crawfords amusing performance as hp chief dan matthews. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford a ziv television production 19551959. Broderick crawford highway patrol mountain copter with. No, there arent any high speed crashes or special effects just an account of incidents that took place during a. The series good clean fun, its also educational in that it shows that being. Arguably the most popular nonnetwork program of the decade was highway patrol, starring broderick crawford. Watch highway patrol season 4, episode 33 auto press. I hope youve enjoyed the program we brought to you, and youll be with us again next week, at.
Tough guy with a heart of gold from my weekly, september 7, 1974 no. This is season two of highway patrol,starring academy award winner broderick crawford. I like watching these episodes when i have free time. Highway patrol stars broderick crawford as dan mathews, the gruff and dedicated head of a police force in an unidentified. In the 1987 feature film dragnet, theres a scene in captain gannons home with highway patrol playing on the tv. It may be the called the state militia, or the state police, or the highway patrol. The highway patrol sets a trap by transporting a crime boss to death row in hopes of enticing his henchmen to risk capture by trying to rescue him, but the henchmen may. Most episodes are also available, for free, via youtube. Watch the video for highway patrol from junior browns greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. While watch an episode of highway patrol enttiled temptation, the car chase runs right through what appears to be a pacific electric engine terminal. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford episodes. Across the screen were the words broderick crawford, starring in, highway patrol. Highway patrol stars broderick crawford as dan mathews, the gruff and dedicated head of a police force in an unidentified western state. When i sold a business in 1993, i decided to indulge myself with a classic 1955.
William broderick crawford december 9, 1911 april 26, 1986 was an american stage, film. Highway patrol the broderick crawford 1955 buick special. Highway patrol the videos in my playlists are uploaded by many wonderful. A fleeing murderers charm enables him to enlist the unwitting aid of several lawabiding citizens in his efforts to elude the highway patrol. The main star of highway patrol is broderick crawford. A holdup man is murdered by the woman who planned his crime and sheltered him in the. Crawford played chief dan matthews, a no nonsense police chief who always got the bad guy. April 2010 1955 buick broderick crawford highway patrol replica by patrick c. A police show which featured borderick crawford as captain dan matthews.
The flame 1947 this movie features brod as an potential blackmailer. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford photos. The show was filmed on location throughout sections of southern california and dealt with a different crime story each week. Highway patrol online full episodes of season 4 to 1 yidio. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford articles. Highway patrol a ziv television production 19551959. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Highway patrol 118 in tear gas copter by foxeema classic tv 2. I use to watch highway patrol with broderick crawford way back in the early 1960s as a small boy growing up in chicago. Two women inmates, doing life for murder, manage to escape from the prison they are incarcerated at. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford sounds. This show was and still is a classic that should not be missed.
Two middleaged women have just done the kind deed of giving a man a ride. Here you will find, in pristine condition, the complete season 1 of highway patrol. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford as chief dan matthews, initially ran on television from 1955 to 1959 156 episodes. Classic tv shows highway patrol, broderick crawford. Broderick crawford biography from internet movie database written by leonard maltin. Crawford had a long and varied career in vaudeville,the stage,radio and in films,all before 1940. Each week, chief dan matthews broderick crawford would lead his troops into another roadway adventure. Skaryguyvideo highway patrol complete series 20 dvd. During the war he was heard as part of glenn millers broadcasts from harvard university as part of the air technical training command,doing short skits for the. With broderick crawford, brett king, julie bennett, william boyett.
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