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Naked City (1958)

My Favorite Cop Show from the 60's

This was a great human interest police show with the "wet streets" look and feel of New York City. It had a classic film noir look reminiscent of "The Third Man" with Orson Wells. The two lead actors, Horace McMahon and Harry Bellaver were once referred to as "the two homeliest actors on television", but handsome Paul Burke (12 O'clock High?) was brought in for some contrast. I'll never forget Mickey Rooney's guest starring role as Ooftus Goofus, who would sneak into his dads supermarket after closing and change all the prices to ridiculous lows to get even with the old man. It never went into reruns, no doubt because it was shot in black and white.