
Slattery's People
1964–1965 · CBS · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E10 · Color Him Red
Sat, 27 Nov, 12:00 pm
Slattery has that old problem of deciding what to do with an old friend (and college professor) who has been accused of being a Communist.
About
Slattery's People, starring Richard Crenna as the lawmaker hero, revolves around a state legislator facing modern social and political challenges. Appearing in the dramatic episodes with Crenna are Maxine Stuart in a regular supporting role. Miss Stuart will portray B.J. Clawson, secretary to James Slattery (Crenna). Also included in the supporting cast are Paul Geary as Slattery's young aide, Edward Asner as a veteran newsman on the legislative beat, and Tol Avery as the speaker of the legislature Slattery serves.
Episodes
- E01
A Sitting Duck Named Slattery
Sat, 18 Sept· 60 minFeeling is running high over a water division scheme, and an attempt is made to kill Slattery.
- E02
He Who Has Ears, Let Him Bug Somebody Else
Sat, 25 Sept· 60 minThis episode comes up with a dramatic wire tapping tale. Everything Slattery and his new girl Liz say in confidence is put on tape, and the plot, making the hero a victim and romantically involved, comes across.
- E03
How Impregnable is a Magic Tower?
Sat, 2 Oct· 60 minSerafino Roca labored 30 years to construct three mosaic-encrusted concrete towers---which are about to be condemned.
- E04
The Unborn
Sat, 9 Oct· 60 minSlattery's career is at stake in a fight over over a bill to permit humane abortion. Barbara Harrison knows that the child she's expecting is the only thing keeping her marriage together. But the child may suffer congenital defects— Barbara has German measles. The episode examines the legal and ethical aspects of therapeutic abortion.
- E05
Rally 'Round Your Own Flag, Mister
Sat, 16 Oct· 60 minRepresentative Slattery investigates a group called the Frontiersmen and listens to their leader spitting fear and hatred.
- E06
What Can You Do with a Wounded Tiger?
Sat, 23 Oct· 60 minSerious, downbeat drama about foster homes . The plot deals with a foster child who claims mistreatment and wants to go back to his undependable, drinking father. A good cast led by Ossie Davis, Audrey Christie and young Pat Cardi. While investigating the placement of foster children, Slattery meets 11-year-old Eddie Stakely, who says that he is being mistreated by his adoptive mother.
- E07
The Hero
Sat, 6 Nov· 60 minA war hero is willing to run for office, Slattery doubts the man's intentions are good.
- E08
Of Damon, Pythias and Sleeping Dogs
Sat, 13 Nov· 60 minA lively drama about bribery, kidnapping and Rep. Slattery's best friend, a man who's up for a state judgeship.
- E09
The Last Commuter
Sat, 20 Nov· 60 minIntriguing, pertinent David Karp drama about a commuter who fights a railroad when his stop is taken off the schedule. Representative Slattery and the news media join the commuter in the lost-cause battle, and their efforts provide a surprising climax.
- E10
Color Him Red
Sat, 27 Nov· 60 minSlattery has that old problem of deciding what to do with an old friend (and college professor) who has been accused of being a Communist.
Cast

Richard Crenna
James Slattery

Tol Avery
Speaker Bert Metcalf

Edward Asner
Frank Radcliff

Paul Geary
Johnny Ramos

Maxine Stuart
B.J. Clawson

Kathie Browne
Liz Andrews, TV newscaster (season 2)

Alejandro Rey
Mike Valera (season 2)
