87th Precinct (TV series)

87th Precinct is an American crime drama starring Robert Lansing, Gena Rowlands, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott and Norman Fell, which aired on NBC on Monday evenings during the 1961–1962 television season.

Synopsis
The characters appeared in a series of novels and short stories written by Ed McBain. Lansing portrayed Detective Steve Carella, who worked in Manhattan's 87th precinct.

The 87th Precinct TV series differs from the books in that the series is explicitly set in New York. As well, the character of Roger Havilland in the books is violent, corrupt, and thoroughly disliked by the other members of the squad; for the TV series, he was transformed into an honest and respected veteran officer.

87th Precinct premiered on September 25, 1961 and ended on September 10, 1962.

Cast

 * Robert Lansing as Det. Steve Carella
 * Norman Fell as Det. Meyer Meyer
 * Gregory Walcott as Det. Roger Havilland
 * Ron Harper as Det. Bert Kling

Recurring

 * Gena Rowlands appeared in 4 episodes as Steve's wife Teddy Carella, and was featured in the opening credits in those episodes in which she did appear.
 * Paul Genge appeared in 5 episodes as Lt. Byrnes, the detectives' immediate superior officer.
 * Ruth Storey appeared in 5 episodes as Meyer's wife, Sarah Meyer.
 * Del McKinnon appeared in 7 episodes as medical examiner Dr. Blaney.

Home media
Timeless Media Group released the complete series on DVD in Region 1 in August 2012.