This show was obviously the idea behind the "Law & Order" Series. This 1960 TV show was way ahead of its time with shows about the responsibility of society to address the issues of alcoholism, drug abuse, and bad parenting. They are really well written with interesting directing and I highly recommend it for Law & Order fans. The Character of Jake Shakespeare is played by my "Uncle Joe" Higgins who was best known for his commercials as the "Dodge Sheriff" during the 1970's.