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Run for Your Life

  • TV Series
  • 1965–19681965–1968
  • 1h
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7.6/10
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Ben Gazzara in Run for Your Life (1965)
  • Drama
A successful lawyer (Ben Gazzara) is told by his doctor he's terminally ill, and will be dead in less than two years. He decides to do all of the things for which he never had time. Each epi... Read allA successful lawyer (Ben Gazzara) is told by his doctor he's terminally ill, and will be dead in less than two years. He decides to do all of the things for which he never had time. Each episode tells of the places he goes and the people he meets, from bums riding the rails to gi... Read allA successful lawyer (Ben Gazzara) is told by his doctor he's terminally ill, and will be dead in less than two years. He decides to do all of the things for which he never had time. Each episode tells of the places he goes and the people he meets, from bums riding the rails to gigolos. He becomes a man with little fear of death, and everything but time.
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374
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  • Stars
    • Ben Gazzara
    • Nicholas Colasanto
    • Jack Krupnick
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    • Ben Gazzara
    • Nicholas Colasanto
    • Jack Krupnick
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    • 12User reviews
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    • Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys
      • 12 nominations total

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    Ben Gazzara
    Ben Gazzara
    • Paul Bryanas Paul Bryan
    85 episodes85 eps • 1965–1968
    Nicholas Colasanto
    Nicholas Colasanto
    • George Karpantosas George Karpantos…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1965–1967
    Jack Krupnick
    • 1st Reporteras 1st Reporter…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1965–1966
    Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas
    • Ramon De Vegaas Ramon De Vega…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1967
    Anne Helm
    Anne Helm
    • Molly Pierceas Molly Pierce
    5 episodes5 eps • 1966–1968
    Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally
    • Mike Allenas Mike Allen…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1968
    Don Diamond
    Don Diamond
    • Estebanas Esteban…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1967
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Hank Kelloggas Hank Kellogg…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1968
    Ralph Smiley
    • Hotel Desk Clerkas Hotel Desk Clerk…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1967
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Dave Corbettas Dave Corbett…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Marianna Hill
    Marianna Hill
    • Martaas Marta…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Charles Aidman
    Charles Aidman
    • Hal Andreas Hal Andre…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Jeremy Slate
    Jeremy Slate
    • Pete Gaffneyas Pete Gaffney
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966
    Carol Lawrence
    Carol Lawrence
    • Kate Pierceas Kate Pierce…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1966
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Harry Krisselas Harry Krissel…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Alex Ryderas Alex Ryder
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Anthony Eisley
    Anthony Eisley
    • Walter Brenas Walter Bren…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1967
    Eric Braeden
    Eric Braeden
    • David Navanas David Navan…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1968
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    Storyline

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    A successful lawyer (Ben Gazzara) is told by his doctor he's terminally ill, and will be dead in less than two years. He decides to do all of the things for which he never had time. Each episode tells of the places he goes and the people he meets, from bums riding the rails to gigolos. He becomes a man with little fear of death, and everything but time. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • starring BEN GAZZARA as Paul Bryan: man on the move, with nothing to lose but himself! (season two)
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
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    • Trivia
      Some sources claim that Ben Gazzara's character suffered from leukemia. However, in a 1998 interview conducted by television book writer Ed Robinson, Executive Producer Roy Huggins indicated that the affliction from which "Paul Bryan" suffered was never mentioned on the program and does not exist.
    • Quotes

      Opening credits narrator: [season 3 opening credits] Paul Bryan, Attorney at Law, future full of promise. Until a medical examination reveals he has a short time to live, precious time, time to be used, time to crowd 30 years of living into one... or two.

    • Crazy credits
      During seasons one and two, Roy Huggins was credited as Executive Producer during the opening credits after the program's episode titles. During season three, for unknown reasons, Huggins was not clearly credited as Executive Producer. In addition, Huggins was nominated for an Emmy as Executive Producer for the show's final season. The end credits state the following: A Roncom Films-Roy Huggins Production.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Starfighters (1994)

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    Another old memory bit by a 3 yr old
    Ah the adventure this presented when viewed at the tender age of 3 or 4.

    My classmates always called me "Austin" and other impolite variations of the bionic man, yet they did not know back then about the TV i watched before i met them. Now it is of little consequence; and so this is a show that i regard fondly. As seen through the experience of a 4 yr old this tv show was very exciting for it's day. Long before i knew of politics and history this show was fun to watch and get involved with. After 40yrs TV is and may never be so fun to watch as the shows of my childhood, the media may operate the same but my perception as influenced by education simply makes todays TV mundane and "directed"; Oh how advanced communication techniques jaded this boy to whom days of the week passed like an eternity unto themselves. Now I am sketchy as to the star.... I am thinking Ben Gazara, but I think it might have been Christopher George... I am very glad for IMDB: It provides me the access to my early memories, that 100 years ago would not have been possible. Here is another example I implore those who read these words and have the resources to make this show available, to do so in a historical style, with accuracy and full preservation of the original broadcast and even perhaps the "extra" perks we can in todays tech employ and excavate the treasures of a generation who were so filled with joy at these daily events.
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    • kinetica
    • Jan 14, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wettlauf mit dem Tod
    • Filming locations
      • Little Europe, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Roncom Films
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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