Episode
Peter Gunn: Portrait in Leather
Overview
While ex-heavyweight champ Billy Cochrane is training for a comeback, an attempt is made on his life.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 1961-03-13
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Portrait in Leather is Episode 23 in Season 3 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1961-03-13. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 28: The Murder Bond
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