Episode
Ironside: Rundown on a Bum Rap
Overview
Mark's old boxing coach, an alcoholic, is found at the scene of a serious assault, and nobody seems prepared to entertain the theory that he might just be innocent. Mark battles to prove that he has been falsely accused, assisted by the rest of the team, and in the process wins the affections of his law school teacher.
Details
- Series
- Ironside
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1969-01-30
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Rundown on a Bum Rap is Episode 16 in Season 2 of Ironside. It aired on 1969-01-30. The runtime is 60 min.
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