Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.
CreatorEric Ambler
Death Runs Wild
Sep 17, 1960
Story tells of a demented woman out to kill private eye Anthony George. The instrument of death, as it turned out, was, a wild stallion she stocked on her ranch. Her motive was revenge. On a previous case, the private eye had brought her lover to justice and the gas chamber.
Interrupted Honeymoon
Sep 24, 1960
No description available.
The Cyanide Touch
Oct 1, 1960
No description available.
Lady on the Brink
Oct 15, 1960
Checkmate comes to the aid of a woman with a traumatic past when it becomes evident that someone is trying to make it appear she's mentally unstable. discrediting her eye-witness testimony at a murder trial.
Face in the Window
Oct 22, 1960
No description available.
Runaway
Oct 29, 1960
A girl shows up at Corey's apartment, claiming that she is running from someone who is trying to kill her. However, the detectives all find that nothing she has said checks out, including her numerous aliases, and that she's actually an heiress running from a controlling grandmother. But it does appear that the part about someone trying to kill her may be the truth.
Target: Tycoon
Nov 5, 1960
No description available.
The Deadly Shadow
Nov 12, 1960
No description available.
The Dark Divide
Nov 19, 1960
Barbara Rush plays a dual role in The dark divide. Why should Margaret Russell's life be threatened? Her aunt keeps getting phone calls from a woman named Nikki Garnett, threatening Margaret. What motive could the woman have?
Moment of Truth
Nov 26, 1960
No description available.
The Mask of Vengeance
Dec 3, 1960
No description available.
The Murder Game
Dec 17, 1960
Attorney Emory Olivant invites Corey, Sills and Dr. Hyatt to a party. Once all the guests have arrived, Olivant announces that they are going to play a game—a murder game in which he will be the killer.
The Princess in the Tower
Dec 31, 1960
No description available.
The Terror from the East
Jan 7, 1961
No description available.
The Human Touch
Jan 14, 1961
Arguably the finest episode of the series, featuring guest star Peter Lorre as an ex-con criminal mastermind determined to wreak revenge on master criminologist Sebastian Cabot. An intricate series of cat and mouse moves between the two geniuses culminates in a surprise and ultimately poignant ending, befitting the episode title. This episode stresses the close friendships between the three detectives of CHECKMATE INCORPORATED as it contrasts with that of the brilliant, but soulless Lorre. Directing, writing and acting are all exemplary.
Hour of Execution
Jan 21, 1961
No description available.
Don't Believe a Word She Says
Jan 28, 1961
No description available.
Laugh Till I Die
Feb 4, 1961
No description available.
Between Two Guns
Feb 11, 1961
No description available.
A Matter of Conscience
Feb 18, 1961
No description available.
Melody for Murder
Feb 25, 1961
No description available.
Phantom Lover
Mar 4, 1961
A woman believes her husband has killed her male friend, who can not be found. She hires Checkmate to investigate.
The Gift
Mar 11, 1961
Lola Tuscany, a temperamental lady soprano, is having premonitions of her death. After her concert she is almost poisoned and Checkmate Inc. is hired to keep her safe. Don Corey is skeptical, believing it is a publicity stunt, until he is nearly killed when a bomb explodes in the car he and Lola are driving in.
One for the Book
Mar 18, 1961
No description available.
The Paper Killer
Mar 25, 1961
No description available.
Jungle Castle
Apr 1, 1961
After two attempts on his life, big game hunter Lee Tabor brings Dr. Hyatt and Carl to his home in the Malayan jungle. He asks for their help in finding out which of his three house guests is trying to kill him.
The Deadly Silence
Apr 8, 1961
No description available.
Goodbye Griff
Apr 15, 1961
""Ex-convict Griff Nolan is jealous because his wife Libby earns more as a magazine editor than he does as a mechanic. More domestic strife develops when Griff becomes jealous of Libby's boss Lewis Bates --- and buys a gun."" -- TV Guide
Voyage Into Fear
May 6, 1961
No description available.
Tight As a Drum
May 13, 1961
No description available.
Death by Design
May 20, 1961
Eve Arden, plays a fashion designer, worried that someone is out to destroy her and her business. Checkmate have two main suspects.
The Thrill Seeker
May 27, 1961
No description available.
Hot Wind in a Cold Town
Jun 10, 1961
No description available.
A Slight Touch of Venom
Jun 17, 1961
No description available.
State of Shock
Jun 24, 1961
No description available.
