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George Wachsteter
Caricature of CBS-TV's First Police Drama, "The Naked City"

1960

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Medium: Pen and Ink, Onionskin Overlay on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 22.25" x 14.25" illustration board, with an image that measures to 14.25" x 9.75." Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for CBS-TV first police drama `The Naked City` with Paul Burke, Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon & Nancy Malone, playing Det. Flint, Sgt Arcaro, Lt. Parker & Libby, respectively. The ABC series was originally a half hour format that ran 1958-59, was inspired by the 1948 film. It was revived later and expanded to an hour beginning Oct 12, 1960 with the new cast featured here. The revamped series earned 3 Emmys before cancellation in 1963. This drawing was for the cover of New York Journal-American TView Section, most likely to promote new cast & time length, ca Fall 1960.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling, white touchup in Malone`s hair by GW.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22551stDibs: LU38436396092

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