Jimmy Stewart traded his aw-shucks for court objections — and it's *chef's kiss* television.
73 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestHawkins defends a politician accused of murder.
Acting
Stewart's final TV role—every eyebrow raise is masterclass.
Writing
Dialogue that trusts silence more than explosions.
Creator
David Karp
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
NBC promoted this as their answer to CBS's rural comedies, then panicked when viewers expected faster pacing. Stewart reportedly fought to keep the deliberate rhythm.
This flopped hard in 1973 but predicted the 'southern lawyer' archetype that Matthew McConaughey would ride to Oscar glory four decades later. Culture is a flat circle, y'all.
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