description Judd, for the Defense Overview
"Judd, for the Defense" is an American legal drama television series that aired on ABC from 1967 to 1969. The show stars Carl Betz as Clinton Judd, a prominent, high-priced defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. Judd is known for taking on complex and often controversial cases that test the boundaries of the law. The series addressed topical social issues of the 1960s through its courtroom proceedings and investigations.
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When did Judd, for the Defense air, and on which network?
Judd, for the Defense aired on ABC from September 8, 1967, to March 21, 1969. It ran as an American legal drama centered on controversial criminal cases. [Judd, for the Defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judd%2C_for_the_Defense)
Who plays Clinton Judd in Judd, for the Defense?
Carl Betz plays Clinton Judd, a high-priced defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. The character travels beyond Houston to take on difficult cases across the United States. [Television Academy archive](https://www.paleycenter.org/collection/item?item=T78%3A0598)
Was Clinton Judd based on a real lawyer?
The character was modeled in part on prominent defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey and Percy Foreman. That influence helped shape Judd as a flamboyant lawyer who accepted complex and controversial cases. [Judd, for the Defense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judd%2C_for_the_Defense)
Did Judd, for the Defense cross over with Felony Squad?
Yes. ABC broadcast a crossover involving Judd, for the Defense and Felony Squad on January 31, 1969. The crossover had Clinton Judd defending a diplomat in a case that became more serious after a killing. [Judd, for the Defense episode information](https://thetvdb.com/series/judd-for-the-defense/allseasons/official)
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