description Ironside Overview
Ironside was an NBC crime drama featuring Raymond Burr as Robert T. Ironside, a former police officer rendered paraplegic following a shooting. The series ran from 1967 to 1975, initially debuting as a TV movie before transitioning into a long-running television show. It garnered multiple award nominations for Burr’s performance.
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What caused Chief Ironside's paralysis in the TV show?
Robert T. Ironside was rendered a paraplegic after being shot by a sniper's bullet during an assassination attempt. Despite his wheelchair-bound status, he continued to work as a consultant for the San Francisco Police Department.
Who played the title role in the original Ironside series?
The original NBC series starred Raymond Burr as the gruff but brilliant Chief Robert T. Ironside. Burr is also widely famous for his earlier titular role in the Perry Mason television series.
When did the original Ironside television series originally air?
Ironside ran on NBC for eight seasons, spanning from 1967 to 1975. It actually began as a made-for-television movie before the network decided to pick it up as a weekly show.
Was there an Ironside reboot?
NBC attempted to reboot the classic crime drama in 2013 with Blair Underwood taking over the title role. However, the modern reboot was canceled after airing only a few episodes due to low ratings.
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