Crime drama which ran on NBC for three seasons from 1959-61. The show was based on the memoirs of Barney Ruditsky, a former New York City police detective who was a member of their so-called "Gangster Squad." It detailed his battle against organized crime elements in the 1920's and 1930's. The real life Ruditsky was still alive at the time the series was filmed and served as a technical advisor for the show. James Gregory played Ruditsky and Robert Karnes played his partner, Max Fields. Unfortunately for The Lawless Years it was overshadowed by another series with a similar theme, The Untouchables and only lasted for 47 episodes. Tonight's Story "The Lion And The Mouse" A small-time hood who works in a garage for Johnny Lucky is severely beaten by the gangster's henchmen for wanting a meeting with the mob boss. After recovering, "mama's boy" Eddie Safronik stars his own successful shakedown racket of gas stations by using Lucky's name. All the while, his suffocating mother tries to run his life. When Lucky hears about his name is being used, he is not a happy man Cast James Gregory ... Barney Ruditsky Richard Bakalyan ... Eddie Safranik Katherine Squire ... Mrs. Safranik Robert Karnes ... Max Fields Norman Alden ... Johnny Lucky (as Norm Alden) Selette Cole ... Florrie Peter Mamakos ... Arnie Cooley Mario Siletti ... Carlucci Richard Benedict ... Link Directed By Allen H. Miner Screenplay Written By Allen H. Miner, Arthur E. Orloff From The Memoirs Of Barney Ruditsky ...