This is a superb show. I love programs from this era. Since I was born in the late 60's, I never experienced them first hand, but, better later than never. The majority of them like the Twilight Zone, (my favorite), Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Hour, Dragnet, Perry Mason, Andy Griffith, were all in syndication over the years to enjoy but I only found this in the last 5 years.
They are real crimes retold for TV, like Dragnet, etc. Reed Hadley has an incredible presence and the stories are very original. That's whats great about older shows, the stories are fresh and to the point, not rehashes of the same thing over and over. There are no flashy effects, grating music nor gratuitous scenes not germaine to the story-simply a ratings grab.
Yes, I do like the CSIs and NCISs as they have really good plotlines as well and I'm well aware they take immense liberties with the science. However, the old shows just tell it like it is. You get the story, plain and simple. Many of the plotlines are relevant today.
I think more people, especially the younger generations should watch and try to appreciate how it "used to be" instead of expecting remakes of everything and have it dumbed down and awash with needless extras.
