U.S. Marshal

Just like the TV series "The Sheriff Of Cochise" (1956-1958), which also starred actor, John Bromfield, I certainly enjoyed viewing this "U.S. Marshal" TV series (1958-1960), as well.

In both of these well-scripted programs, John Bromfield (1922-2005) played the no-nonsense lawman, Frank Morgan, whose primary stomping ground was in and around Tuscon and the Cochise County in Arizona, USA.

Facing modern-day problems usually taken care of by the city police force, Sheriff/Marshal Morgan could always be counted on to diligently do his job of lawfully protecting those citizens in his territory.

Excellent police procedural. Derived from "man from Cocise" but stripped of that previous series' sentimentality and occasional cuteness. Professionally written, produced, directed, acted, photographed, essentially a series of 50 minute B-movies.

On a par with M-Squad and Highway Patrol, in some ways ahead of its time. Future stars abound as villains and side-characters, including Michael Landon and Jack Lord.

Tough dialog, tough situations, violent, sharp edge. just great entertainment for those who love Police procedural/action films with cheaper budgets.