Kate McShane — Season 1, Episode 3: World vs. Ackerman
Drama • 60 min • 1 season, 10 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
A burglar is killed In a trap by a scrappy old man, played by guest star Jack Gilford, who insists he is innocent of wrongdoing and demands his day in court. Angered by feisty Joe Ackerman's refusal to let Kate McShane plea bargain for him, prosecutor Harry Morrison vindictively seeks a sanity hearing and serves notice on Kate that he will spare no legal weapon at Joe's trial for manslaughter.
About Kate McShane
Kate McShane is an American legal drama television series that aired from September 10 until November 12, 1975. Kate McShane was the first series to feaure a female lawyer in the lead role.