Slattery's People

1964·Show
36Episodes in2Seasons
65
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Politics, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

Slattery's People is a 1964-1965 American television series about local politics starring Richard Crenna as title character James Slattery, a state legislator, co-starring Ed Asner and Tol Avery, and featuring Carroll O'Connor and Warren Oates in a couple of episodes each. James E. Moser was executive producer. The program, telecast on CBS, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Slattery's People is mainly notable for having been one of the few American television series spotlighting the travails of local politicians, a topic that other programs of the period mainly avoided. Many television critics highly praised the series. Many politicians also approved of the program. U.S. Representative James C. Corman said in a Congressional Record statement on September 30, 1964, “I am pleased that they have taken the high road to show a legislator’s life, and have not pandered to sensationalism or unreality to stimulate an audience following.” Moser's script for the pilot was printed as an appendix in Teleplay; an introduction to television writing by Coles Trapnell. Television composer Nathan Scott wrote the theme music for Slattery's People.
Classic Political Drama1960s TelevisionLegislative EthicsCharacter-Driven NarrativeSocially RelevantThought-ProvokingDialogue-HeavyHistorical Context

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Is Slattery's People worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Slattery's People have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 36 episodes.

When did Slattery's People air?

It ran from 1964 to 1965 and has ended.

What language is Slattery's People in?

English

It was made in English.

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