September 30, 1958 –
The first network series to be filmed entirely in New York City, the police drama, The Naked City debuted on ABC-TV on this date.
Each episode in Season 1 was 30 minutes long and reviews were mixed. The ratings were low enough for ABC to cancel it after just one season. However, one of the show’s main sponsors, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, along with the show’s producers, successfully lobbied the network to revive the show. Season 2 premiered in 1960 as an hour-long series to give more time to character and plot development.
The Haus of Dcaligari 