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When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to... more »

Welcome to the Ironside guide at TV.com.

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.

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• IRONSIDE: Season 1 DVDs

  Scheduled to be released April 24, 2007 is IRONSIDE: Season #1 on DVD! YEAAAA!!!!

  Scheduled to be released April 24, 2007 is IRONSIDE: Season #1 on DVD! YEAAAA!!!! less «

  jpjwilson Last online Feb 24, 2009
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• Don Galloway RIP

  I'm absolutely heartbroken. Ironside 's sidekick Sgt. Ed Brown and one of the best television actors has passed on. RIP Thanks for all your wonderful work in film and television. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Don-Galloway/84949945

  I'm absolutely heartbroken. Ironside 's sidekick Sgt. Ed Brown and one of the best television actors has passed on. RIP Thanks for all your wonderful work in film and television. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Don-Galloway/84949945 less «

  AprilFox Last online 4 hrs, 57 mins ago
  2 comments, last one Jan 28, 2009 + Add Comment

• Fans of IRONSIDE?

  I bought Season 2 as a "blind buy" and am loving it! This is one of the best crime dramas I've ever seen, both in term...more »

  I bought Season 2 as a "blind buy" and am loving it! This is one of the best crime dramas I've ever seen, both in terms of acting and story. Unlike a lot of the other shows from the era that I've seen, Ironside is able to tackle heady issues from the 1960s (racial tension, abortion, drugs, the hippie movement) without ever condescending to levels of Jack Webb and "Blueboy." Raymond Burr is amazing, but he's generous with the rest of the cast and never completely takes over the show. Last night, I watched the episode with Milton Berle ("I, The People") as the Bill O'Reilly type who is receiving death threats, and it could have been aired as an episode of a show today! Other than the fashions and cars being dated, the drama is still engaging, and that's one of the best compliments you can pay to a show from the 1960s. I'm relatively new to the bandwagon, but I was just posting to see who else out there was a fan of this show. Thanks! less «

  jamoon2006 Last online Jun 14, 2009
  6 comments, last one Oct 8, 2008 + Add Comment

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  After nine seasons on the air as Perry Mason, Raymond Burr was right back on TV as "Ironside." It's a testament to Burr's abilities as an actor that Robert Ironside isn't just "Perry Mason in a wheelchair." "Ironside" set itself apart from late 60s, early 70s crime dramas by being rooted more in deduction than in shootouts and car chases. By featuring a main character who is handicapped, the shows had to focus more on the scientific/mental side of crime solving, and as a result, "Ironside" boasted tightly scripted, more elaborate mysteries than some other shows.
  
  Unlike a lot of other 1960s crime shows, "Ironside" not only tackled societal issues, but it did so in a mature, responsible manner. Drugs, race, counterculture all dealt with in a way you just don't see in other shows from the period ("Hawaii 5-O," "Dragnet"). In some episodes of "Ironside," you get a more realistic depiction of racial tensions than you do on some prime time shows today.
  
  Of course, much of the success of "Ironside" rests with Raymond Burr. Already an immensely popular actor, Burr took on a role that was miles away from Perry Mason and delivered a strong performance week after week. What makes Ironside so great is that he's a real SOB. He's angry he was shot, he's bitter that he can't walk, and he doesn't take crap from anyone. He's acerbic and tetchy, but brilliant and committed to the law. He's a great character, and great to watch.
  
  Like most shows of the period, however, the supporting acting can be a little stiff, and some shows can be slow paced. But if you can get past that and you're a fan of intelligent crime drama, you should really check out "Ironside."

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