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Diagnosis: Unknown (1960) - Movie Browser

Before CSI made forensics sexy, this forgotten doc cracked murders in 1960s NYC.

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proto-forensicsummer fling TVmedical noir

9 EpisodesJul 1960

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60 min

Season 1 • Episode 9

Latest

The Red Death

Sep 20, 1960

Overview

Drama Documentary Crime

Diagnosis: Unknown is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from July 5 to September 20, 1960. Produced by Bob Banner, the series aired as a summer replacement for The Garry Moore Show, a variety program.

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new york city hospital murder investigation forensic science pathologist

science vs. intuitioninstitutional moralitythe burden of proof

Standout Aspects

Production

Summer replacement slot gave zero budget, maximum scrappy charm.

Acting

Patrick O'Neal's weary pathologist invented the tired genius trope.

Best for:Solo·Binge

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Creators

James A. Bank, Alan Woods

First AiredJul 5, 1960

StatusEnded

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Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes9

Top Cast

Patrick O'Neal

Dr. Daniel Coffee

Phyllis Newman

Chester Morris

Cal Bellini

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