The highway patrol is engaged in many ordinary activities. Some say that it was used earlier on the ziv radio series mr. Cafe owner bernie sills hates motorcyclists because of injuries to his wife and damages to his property during a renegade biker attack months earlier. Theyve compiled pics of 85 years of the citys police cruisers, starting with the 1928 model a shown above, which undoubtedly chased down some oil playboys in its day. Highway patrol tv series 19551958 the movie database. I always thought the more ventiports the higher up the model chain, with 4 being used on the roadmaster. California highway patrol car 1954 oldsmobile super 88 2 door post sedan by russ lindenlaub this story is about an authentic replica of those 54 oldsmobiles used by the california highway patrol, and enjoyed by so many of us in the tv series. The 1956 mercury custom series 2 door sedan can be seen in many episodes from 1956 starring broderick crawford as dan mathews. There were never very many individuals assigned to actual duty with the 62 nd highway patrol during the units official ten year period of existence from 1948 to 1958. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford episodes. Highway patrol best of season 2 dvd set 195657 mgm tv series broderick. District attorney on radio in the 1940s and later 19511952 on abc television, but extensive research by gary goltz has not uncovered any evidence for this claim. A police show which featured borderick crawford as captain dan matthews.
It may be the called the state militia, or the state police, or the highway patrol. Make offer road champs police series oklahoma highway patrol 1. Highway patrol is a 156episode action crime drama series produced for syndication from 1955. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford articles.
Road champs police series oklahoma highway patrol 1. These forces typically have jurisdiction over the relevant subnational jurisdiction, and may cooperate in law enforcement activities with municipal or national police where either exist. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Dec 10, 2019 a true classic from the 50s starring broderick crawford as a no nonsense head of, the force. Jun 17, 2014 147 videos play all highway patrol 1950s tv police series johnny paladin highway patrol 114 in stripped cars duration. Gary goltz of california has kept 1950s television show highway patrol going with his 1955 buick, made to look just like the police car from the show. The highway patrol is busily searching for sue and red hammond, who just pulled double heists the same day, with sue persuading the bank messengers away from the bank where red puts a bullet in.
My local me tv is running the highway patrol series, starring broderick crawford and buick. Sheriff of cochise later renamed united states marshal in the third and fourth seasons is a westernthemed crime drama set in cochise county, arizona starring john bromfield, the series aired seventyeight episodes in syndication from september 1956 to january 1958, many segments for such a short time frame. Highway patrol best of season 2 dvd set 1956 57 tv series broderick crawford new. A career felon and his mechanicallyskilled younger brother stage a series of armed robberies using a supercharged roadster as their getaway car. These forces typically have jurisdiction over the relevant subnational jurisdiction, and may cooperate in law enforcement activities with municipal or national. Highway patrol 125 in the trap by foxeema classic tv 2. His family relocated several times during his childhood, first moving to alamagordo, then to las cruces, and finally to santa fe. It was only a question of time until tv, zealously raiding the files of lawenforcement agencies for program material, caught up with the highway police. Oct 25, 2019 my local me tv is running the highway patrol series, starring broderick crawford and buick. Packed with fast motorcycles, powerful patrol cars, helicopters and twoway radios, highway patrol screamed onto the scene destined to be one of the most popular syndicated television series of all time. A highway patrol is either a police unit created primarily for the purpose of overseeing and enforcing traffic safety compliance on roads and highways, or a detail within an existing local or regional police agency that is primarily concerned with such duties.
Then theres the usual roadside traveling shots that still distinguish this action series from others of the time. The badge on the doors is generic for the show and not representative of the california highway patrol, otherwise the livery is authentic. Classic tv shows highway patrol, broderick crawford fiftiesweb. Highway patrol episodes filmed in chatsworth, california 1. Get the best deals on highway patrol 1955 tv series dvds when you shop the largest online selection at. And, oh yeah, plotwise the patrols after a fleeing. Watch all 40 highway patrol episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Whenever the laws of any state are broken, or when the welfare of its citizens is in danger, each state has a duly authorized organization that swings into action. William broderick crawford december 9, 1911 april 26, 1986 was an american stage, film, radio, and television actor, often cast in toughguy roles and best known for his oscar and golden globewinning portrayal of willie stark in all the kings men 1949 and for his starring role as dan mathews in the television series highway patrol 19551959. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. These are the stories of the men whose training, skill.
Highway patrol, dont forget broderick crawford day its coming up. Well are very happy with this series, we are going to watch it right after i type this up, we usually watch 2 episodes at a time. Highway patrol, tv series, 19551959 pictures provided by. Jerry watts is the son of a millionaire and hes just been kidnapped and taken to an old shack high in the mountains. A ranger calls the highway patrol when he sees a small plane. Dan mathews must cope with a familys effort to protect an emotionally fragile young woman who fled after striking a. State police or provincial police are a type of subnational territorial police force found in nations organized as federations, typically in north america, south asia, and oceania. This is my rendition of a highway patrol car from the tv series that aired in the 1950s the 1956 mercury custom series 2 door sedan can be seen in many episodes from 1956 starring broderick crawford as dan mathews.
As the 1956 season rolled on, the chp loaned the production company some of their newer models, including mercury customs, dodge coronets, and oldsmobile 88s. Highway patrol stars broderick crawford as dan mathews, the gruff and dedicated head of a police force in an unidentified western state. Classic tv shows highway patrol, broderick crawford. Highway patrol 2150 1956 buick, restored to look like. Maryland state troopers driving 1956 chevrolet police cars.
The 1956 buick century police has come out in the following 172 scale versions. Lynns dad was one of the first ok highway patrolman. Despite the blurred pic, at last, the script on front fender it reads custom. Official records indicate that only 1072 highway patrol troopers and administrative personnel were selected and assigned to those special duties. A signature shot of the series is fedorawearing mathews barking rapidfire dialogue into a radio microphone as he leans against the door of his black and white patrol car. Highway patrol best of season 2 dvd broderick crawford 15. Highway patrol1956 buick a friends car restored to look. At his wifes insistence, a bank messenger steals a large sum of money. Police vehicles emergency vehicles police cars military vehicles french classic classic cars military car automobile police uniforms. Highway patrol 123 in the seventh green by foxeema classic tv 2. Apr 24, 2005 1955 buick century broderick crawford special. Highway patrol had a great appeal for young guys as it had great car chases.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Watch highway patrol season 1, episode 23 plane crash. Highway patrol1956 buick a friends car restored to look l. The burly oscarwinning actor did not appear to stretch far to portray dan mathews, gruff, trenchcoated chief in the highway patrol television series that debuted in october 1955. Highway patrol is a syndicated action crime drama series produced from 1955 to 1959. The series opening credits originally expressed appreciation to bernard r. Many times, it is the citizen himself who unwittingly aids the criminal in his flight from the law. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Highway patrol episodes filmed in chatsworth, california. Nov 06, 2019 maybe someone here knows the history of this neat roadster that was featured in the season 2 episode 7 of highway patrol and if we would recognize the owners name from 1956. According to classic themes, it is also called highway theme 1, documentary no.
It was in santa fe where brinegar became interested in acting, performing in stage. When he threatens nonviolent cyclists joe keeley and nick west with a shotgun, a minor altercation ensues after mrs. This series has the patrol investigating crimesmurder, robbery, kidnapping, etc. Like any law enforcement agency, the highway patrol encounters many unforseen obstacles in apprehending the criminal who is at large and dangerous to a community and its citizens. Highway patrol, starring broderick crawford photos. International movie data base names the episode as motorcycle a. As we all know clint had a guest part in one of these episodes. Highway patrol is a syndicated action crime drama series that aired from 1955 1959. Jun 28, 2016 jun 28, 2016 maryland state troopers driving 1956 chevrolet stay safe and healthy. For an officer of his rank, he spent a lot of time in patrol car barking 104 104. Home series highway patrol 1955 official order all seasons. I see crawford driving a lot of 1955 1956 buicks with 4 ventiports. Read about how we go back in time to the days of the 55 buick highway patrol car, only in motor trend magazine. Highway patrol buicks buick photos and videos antique.
The highway patrol in each state has primary jurisdiction over statefunded highways in that state, and investigate incidentsaccidents, hijackings, etc. Feb 19, 2015 highway patrol episodes filmed in chatsworth, california 1. After a tip from a game warden brings the highway patrol, jerry tries to escape to the officers, only to fall into a canyon severely injuring himself. Such was the case when, on october seventh, irv desmond, having been unsuccessful in. Being a person that loves the old 50s shows, and already very fond of the highway patrol series, this set sounded right up my alley as something my husband and i would most likely enjoy. A true classic from the 50s starring broderick crawford as a no nonsense head of, the force. Get the best deals on highway patrol 1955 tv series dvds when you shop. Caldwell the head of the california highway patrol during the mid 1950s for technical advice and assistance, much of which was provided onsite by chp officer frank runyon. These are on at 5am just right when im getting up eating breakfast before work.
Such was the case when, on october seventh, irv desmond. Highway patrol 90 in oil lease by foxeema classic tv 2. Whatever state this highway patrol is envolved with, they only seem to have 2 patrolmen, and one of them is broderick crawford lolol. The result a new syndicated telefilm series highway patrol offers taut, fastpaced dramatizations. Highway patrol officer patrolman 2 episodes, 19561957.
I recently had the pleasure of watching a 16mm print of one episode of the 1956 tv show highway patrol. Ever see a bentley or rolls in one of these highway patrol episodes. The first cars were actual california highway patrol units, borrowed. Dan mathews is seen driving a 1956 buick special throughout this episode, but stock footage of another car is used in the film to show him traveling quickly from place to. The dallas police department knows how to get copcar nerds clicking all over their facebook page. Stars who got their start on this show included clint eastwood, barbara eden, leonard nimoy two appearances. Highway patrol 52 in fishermans luck by foxeema classic tv 2. All of these models were two doors sedans, the only body style used by the patrol at the time.
Broderick crawford drove a car identical to this in the 1950s television series highway patrol. Arriving home earlier than expected, he overhears her planning to doublecross him and run off with another man. This action packed show filled with harrowing roadway adventures sped its way from the tv screen into pop culture with the catch phrase 104. Highway patrol was a television show that aired from 19551959. You tube screwed up my foxeema so all new videos will be here and blogsub me here now more ep at blog. Actually, during the series production from 1955 to 1959 its been in. Picked up by the highway patrol for driving erratically, he is sent to a hospital, where he lies comatose. Oklahoma police in contemporary manufacture diecast cars. I like watching these episodes when i have free time. Frank gorshin impersonates broderick crawford, and other celebrities an ad for tv guide.