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Is Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story coming back?

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980–1980) — drama · action · crime on NBC

The answer: Concluded November 6, 1980.
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Genre
Drama · Action · Crime
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
November 5, 1980
Ended
November 6, 1980
Runtime
~120 min per episode
1season

About Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story aired its most recent episode on 1980-11-06. The miniseries concluded on that date after its two-part run on NBC.

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story was a drama, action, and crime series that premiered in 1980. It told the story of Clarence Carnes, the youngest inmate ever at Alcatraz Prison. The series was divided into two parts, with the first focusing on Carnes's early life and imprisonment, culminating in the Battle of Alcatraz. The second part explored Carnes's later years as a veteran prisoner, his friendship with Robert Stroud, and his involvement in the escape attempt led by Frank Morris.

The cast included Michael Beck as Clarence Carnes, Art Carney as Robert Stroud, Alex Karras as E.J. "Jughead" Miller, and Telly Savalas as Joseph Paul Cretzer. The show had a runtime of approximately 120 minutes per episode. As the series has ended, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons scheduled.

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story cast

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