Tightrope
Tightrope is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 1959 to September 1960, under the alternate sponsorship of the J.B. Williams Company, and American Tobacco. Produced by Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene in association with Screen Gems, the series stars Mike Connors as an undercover agent named "Nick" who was assigned to infiltrate criminal gangs. The show was to have originally been titled Undercover Man but it was changed before going to air.
Cast: Mike Connors
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Season 1
37 episodes
- 1. Getaway DayNo synopsis available yet.CC30minSep 8, 1959
- 2. The CasinoNo synopsis available yet.CC30minSep 15, 1959
- 3. The FrameUndercover agent Nick Stone infiltrates a gang of jewel thieves to find evidence that a man convicted of murder during a jewel robbery is actually innocent.CC30minSep 22, 1959
- 4. Stand on VelvetThe agent joins the gang of William Kane, their objective is to run the leader of the numbers racket out of town.CC30minSep 29, 1959
- 5. The Cracking PointThe undercover agent joins in on a robbery.CC30minOct 6, 1959
- 6. Thousand Dollar BillNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 13, 1959
- 7. Music and MinkNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 20, 1959
- 8. Man in the MiddleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 3, 1959
- 9. The PatsyNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 10, 1959
- 10. The Money FightAfter a boxer is killed for not throwing a fight as ordered, Nick goes undercover by taking over as manager for another young prizefighter, planning eventually to get him to turn evidence against the crooked promoter who ordered the killing.CC30minNov 17, 1959
- 11. Black Tie KillNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 24, 1959
- 12. The Perfect CircleBarney MacCready puts his train-robbery plan into action. First he kidnaps a detective, then he has two of his henchmen board the train one posing as the missing detective the other as his prisoner.CC30minDec 1, 1959
- 13. The LadyNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 8, 1959
- 14. Cold KillAn undercover agent assumes the identity of a killer hired to rub out a murder witness. But the intended victim is hiding, and the first task is to smoke him out.CC30minDec 15, 1959
- 15. The Neon WheelNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 22, 1959
- 16. Two Private EyesSam Keely and Jeff Stewart are a bit on the shady side. The undercover agent's strategy is to muscle in on their racket.CC30minDec 29, 1959
- 17. Night of the GunDan Hawley and David Johnson, witnesses to a murder committed by gangster Jimmy Farrow, are a target for Larry Maddox, a hired killer. After Maddox kills Hawley, police take Johnson's wife and children into protective custody. Johnson, fearing for his life, goes into hiding. Nick is put on the case.CC30minJan 5, 1960
- 18. Broken RopeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 12, 1960
- 19. Cold IceNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 19, 1960
- 20. Appointment in Jericho (a.k.a. Assignment in Jericho)No synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 26, 1960
- 21. Three to Make ReadyNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 2, 1960
- 22. The Model and the MobsterMobster Sid Zero is a man who gets what he wants in business and women by using muscle, threats, and, if necessary, murder. Nick goes undercover to bring him down, and tries to get the help of the latest young model Zero has forced into becoming his mistress.CC30minFeb 9, 1960
- 23. The Long OddsA detective assigned to investigate a phoney health club is killed by one of the club owners. An undercover agent follows up, convincing the gangsters that he's a gambler on the run.CC30minFeb 16, 1960
- 24. The Brave PigeonUnderworld leader Max Rommey wants Paul Anderson dead. To protect Anderson, the undercover agent becomes part of Rommey's gang.CC30minFeb 23, 1960
- 25. First Time OutNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 1, 1960
- 26. Park Avenue StoryNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 8, 1960
- 27. Big BusinessNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 15, 1960
- 28. The Chinese PendantNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 29, 1960
- 29. Achilles and His HeelsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 5, 1960
- 30. The Gangster's DaughterThe first step for Nick in infiltrating Vince Baron's gang is foiling the attempted kidnapping of Baron's daughter. He must also contend with a young upstart who wants to push Baron out as leader. What Nick was not expecting was to fall for the daughter.CC30minApr 12, 1960
- 31. The Penthouse StoryNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 19, 1960
- 32. The SharkNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 26, 1960
- 33. The Horse Runs HighThe undercover agent is assigned to break up a gambling ring that bets heavily on certain horses--and then makes sure they win by doping them.CC30minMay 3, 1960
- 34. The Hired GunsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 10, 1960
- 35. BorderlineThe undercover agent is assigned to smash a dope ring that sells to Americans from a base in Mexico.CC30minMay 17, 1960
- 36. A Matter of MoneyNick is assigned to break up a gang headed by Steve Taylor. This particularly unsavory gang uses threats and violence to force small shopkeepers to pay for protection.CC30minMay 24, 1960
- 37. Bullets and BalletNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 31, 1960
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Tightrope is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from September 1959 to September 1960, under the alternate sponsorship of the J.B. Williams Company, and American Tobacco. Produced by Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene in association with Screen Gems, the series stars Mike Connors as an undercover agent named "Nick" who was assigned to infiltrate criminal gangs. The show was to have originally been titled Undercover Man but it was changed before going to air.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
- Cast
- Mike Connors
- Studio
- Greene-Rouse Productions, Screen Gems
