The Bold Ones: The Lawyers

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (or The Lawyers) is an American legal drama that aired for three seasons on NBC from September 1968 through February 1972.

Synopsis

The series stars Burl Ives as Walt Nichols, a respected attorney partnered with brothers Brian and Neil Darrell (Joseph Campanella and James Farentino), who run a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles.

The Lawyers was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors (with E. G. Marshall), The Protectors (with Leslie Nielsen) and The Senator (with Hal Holbrook). It was nominated for three Emmy awards and won two of them. Pat Hingle and Walter Brooke each made two guest appearances, and had previously appeared in The New Doctors. Kermit Murdock also made two guest appearances, and later appeared in cameo roles in The Senator.

During the production of the first series of 8 episodes, James Farentino complained vociferously to the producers about the scripts and was suspended for three weeks, missing two shows. Later, near the end of the third series, he announced he was leaving of his own volition. The series was not renewed for a fourth season.

Cast

Main cast

Burl Ives as Walter "Walt" Nichols, an attorney for the firm of Nichols, Darrell and Darrell. (appeared in 26 episodes and both films)
Joseph Campanella as Brian Darrell, the older brother who helps Walt with his cases. (appeared in 24 episodes and the second film)
James Farentino as Neil Darrell, the younger brother who, though an attorney, occasionally did investigations for the firm. (appeared in 19 episodes and both films)