The Bold Ones:
The Lawyers

 

This series was originally a rotating drama series featuring several professions - The Lawyers, The Doctors, The Protectors and The Senator and starred Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Hal Holbrook, E.G. Marshall, John Saxon and David Hartman in rotation.  The Bold Ones: The Lawyers ran from 1969 to 1972.  

Pete guest starred in one episode of The Bold Ones: The Lawyers in the second season called Trial of a PFC.

 

 

 

Trial of a PFC

Date Aired:  8 November 1970  (Episode 3 of Season 2)
Produced by:  Jo Swerling Jr
Created by:  John Thomas James
Teleplay by:  Frank Fenton
Story by: Gloryette Clark
Directed by: Alexander Singer

Cast:
Burl Ives
Joseph Campanella

Guest Stars:
Pete Duel
Jane Elliot

 

    

 

The Story

Jerry Purdue is on trial for the murder of his best friend Peter Calendar.  The two of them were in Vietnam together and Jerry refuses to give his lawyer any help with his defence because he knows something that he doesn't want to tell, something that Peter's parents should not have to hear.  Finally, he relents and tells the story, but only after his lawyer promises not to use the story in court.

   

 

Dramatic Scenes

Long, tense scene where Jerry finally tells what happened in Vietnam.  One of Pete's best scenes ever - if not the best.  He displays a great depth of emotion and with great control too.

  

 

Other Notable Scenes/Things to Watch For

Pete also sings twice in this episode.  Firstly he sings along with Burl Ives and then later sings alone and plays the guitar.  The stripey trousers may also be worth a mention!  At the beginning of the episode, he appears with long hair and a beard.

  

  

 

Video Clips

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After finally telling the story of what happened in Vietnam, Jerry tells his lawyer not to use the story to defend him in court

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The Bold Ones
(Trial of a PFC)

Jerry tells what  happened to his friend Peter in Vietnam.

3 min 43 sec
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The Bold Ones
(Trial of a PFC)

Jerry remembers Peter's mother.

34 sec
1 MB

 

 

 

 

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Full Set of Vid Caps 

 

 

Is it worth getting? 
(my opinion only!)

This is a "must see". It is regarded by many fans as one of Pete's best - if not the best.

 

 

Availability of Tape

This episode is available - see the Video Tape page.

 

 

Links to Other Pages

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers - Titles and Air Dates Guide

 

 

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