One of the numerous Untouchables clones which popped up after the success of that show. The storyline of The Asphalt Jungle concerned Deputy Police Commissioner Matthew Gower who was one of the specialists fighting organized crime in a big city. He set up a special squad of select men headed by Gus Honochek and Danny Keller to infiltrate these organizations. Jack Warden starred as Gower with Arch Johnson and William Smith in support as Honochek and Keller respectively. One memorable aspect of this police series was the background music, composed by the great jazz musician Duke Ellington.moreless