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CRIME . 1949-1954 . 5 Seasons . 6.0/10

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Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.

Created By Lawrence M. Klee
Network CBS
Episodes 49
6.0/10
Rating
5
Seasons
49
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Man Against Crime poster

Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.

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Overview
Man Against Crime has 5 seasons with 49 episodes spanning 1949-1954.
Cast
Ralph Bellamy stars as Mike Barnett in Man Against Crime.
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Year context
Man Against Crime first aired 77 years ago in 1949.

SEASONS (5 seasons, 49 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

5
Seasons
49
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Lawrence M. Klee

NETWORKS (3)

CBS DuMont Television Network NBC

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
49
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Man Against Crime about?
Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.
How many seasons does Man Against Crime have?
Man Against Crime has 5 seasons with 49 episodes total.
Who created Man Against Crime?
Man Against Crime was created by Lawrence M. Klee.
Who stars in Man Against Crime?
The cast of Man Against Crime includes Ralph Bellamy.
What is the rating of Man Against Crime?
Man Against Crime has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
Is Man Against Crime still running?
Man Against Crime has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (2)

Crime Drama
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