Ron Leibman
Martin 'Kaz' Kazinsky
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1978
Kaz
Season 1
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Episode 1120 min1978-09-10
Pilot
Series pilot: Martin "Kaz" Kazinski is released from prison after 6 years where he earned his law degree. His idol Sam Bennett (Patrick O'Neal), the senior partner of a top law firm, recommends him for a mugging case which looks like a career dead end. Also stars Erik Kilpatrick, Nicholas Pryor and Sharon Cintron.
Episode 260 min1978-09-24
Verdict in Department 12
A cantankerous judge throws Kaz in jail on a contempt of court charge. Also stars Eugene Roche, Al Stellone and Kenneth Tigar.
Episode 360 min1978-10-01
A Case of Class
The firm head Sam tries to defend a long-time friend who works as an investment counselor and has been accused of embezzling from his clients. Kaz has doubts about his innocence. Also stars Martin Garner, Ruth Manning and Barry Nelson.
Episode 460 min1978-10-08
The Slow Man
An accused murderer's only defense depends on a mentally disabled young man. Also stars Donegan Smith, Lane Binkley and Philip Levien.
Episode 560 min1978-10-15
No Way to Treat a Lady
The firm's head Sam asks Kaz to defend an intimate woman friend charged with hit-and-run traffic accident. Also stars Shannon Wilcox, Matthew Tobin and Robin Gammell.
Episode 660 min1978-10-29
Who's On First... and Sixth?
After a pitcher is charged with assault and battery, Kaz attempts to arrange a quick and quiet settlement before the situation blows up to uncontrollable proportions. Also stars Leonard Stone and David Wilson.
Episode 760 min1978-11-05
Which Side Are You On?
In the midst of a riot at the prison where Kaz was once incarcerated, he is asked by his former fellow inmates to represent them in presenting their grievances. Also stars Robert Webber, John Calvin, Lawrence Cook, Claude Earl Jones, Sydney Lassick and Antonio Fargas.
Episode 860 min1978-11-26
In A Safe Place
The District Attorney's public campaign against the city's gang crime problem wants to make an example of a first time offending minor who Kaz wants to defend. Also stars Joseph Bernard, Warren J. Kemmerling, K Callan, Glenn Withrow, Ray Girardin and Audrey Peters.
Episode 960 min1978-12-03
A Fine Romance
Kaz gets called to duty to defend an old lady shoplifter who was a famous movie star. Also stars Pamela Susan Shoop and Sylvia Sidney.
Episode 1060 min1978-12-17
Kaz and the Kid
The daughter of a top level racetrack handicapper becomes the temporary ward of Kaz while her father puts in action a scheme to raise funds for his wife's bail. Also stars Morgan Paull, Katy Kurtzman, Marian Mercer, Suzanne Lederer and George O. Petrie.
Episode 111979-01-14
A Little Shuck and a Whole Lotta Jiva
Kaz defend a man accused of killing of a musician. Kaz is a friend of the person murdered. The musician's wife (Carol Lawrence) disclaims him as a friend.
Episode 1260 min1979-01-21
A Case of Murder
An uncooperative client and an elusive witness hinder Kaz and his associates in their detense of an accused murderer.
Episode 1360 min1979-01-31
Conspiracy in Blue
When two police officers are accused of gunning down an unarmed man, Kaz gets involved in their defense. Also stars Julie Cobb, Mario Roccuzzo, Randolph Powell, Dolph Sweet, Arthur Roberts and Robert Hogan.
Episode 1460 min1979-02-07
Kazinski vs. Bennett
Kaz's investigation of government involvement in a shady hospital-supplies deal imperils Samuel Bennett's candidacy for attorney general.
Episode 1560 min1979-02-14
The Stalking Man
Unknown, with 3 guest stars: Marilyn Chris, Stephen Powers and Art Metrano.
Episode 1660 min1979-02-21
Trouble on the South Side
A priest enlists the aid of Kaz to stand against a ruthless councilman concerning public funding that is badly needed. Also stars Bruce French, Peter Horton, James Sloyan and John Randolph.
Episode 1760 min1979-03-07
Count Your Fingers
Kaz goes up against an underhanded attorney in an effort to clear Malloy's nephew of the charge of armed robbery. Also stars Ivan Bonar, David Huddleston, Gregory Rozakis, Estelle Omens and Craig Wasson.
Episode 1860 min1979-03-14
A Piece of Cake
A prostitute gets Kaz to help her convince a jury that she only stabbed her former pimp in self-defense. Also stars Joanna Cassidy, Ric Mancini, Chuck Bergansky, Marc Alaimo and John P. Ryan.
Episode 1960 min1979-03-21
They've Taken Our Daughter
After the parents of a girl who has joined a religious cult try to capture her and have her deprogrammed, cult leaders force the girl to bring kidnapping charges against them. Also stars Granville Van Dusen, Nina Wilcox, John Crawford, Larry Margo, Ralph Meeker, Alley Mills and Doug Sheehan.
Episode 2060 min1979-04-04
A Fool for a Client
A convict's only hope of appeal is if Kaz can prove that her attorney was incompetent. Also stars Linda Dangcil, Linda Lavin, Robert Loggia, Charles Bartlett and Cynthia David.
Episode 2160 min1979-04-11
The Battered Bride
After dismissing her own case against her husband, a battered wife is pushed past endurance and kills him. Kaz agrees to defend her. Also stars John Karlen, Allan Miller and Joanna Miles.
Episode 2260 min1979-04-18
The Avenging Angel
A woman who appears to be extremely shy is accused of committing a brutal assault and is soon seen to be suffering from multiple personality syndrome. Also stars Sandy Martin, Woody Eney, Mark Giardino, Eddie Quillan, Francis Xavier McCarthy and Laurie Heineman.
Episode 2360 min1978-04-14
Kaz
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