The Bold Ones: The Protectors
The Bold Ones: The Protectors (also known as The Protectors, Deadlock or The Law Enforcers) is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from 1969 to 1970; it lasted for seven episodes (including one pilot movie). "The Protectors" was part of "The Bold Ones", a rotating series of dramas that also included "" (with E.G. Marshall), "" (with Burl Ives) and "" (with Hal Holbrook). This was the shortest of the four series. Overview. The series stars Leslie Nielsen as Deputy Chief Sam Danforth, the deputy chief of police in a volatile California city. He is  a conservative law and order type who is brought in from Cleveland to try to keep the lid on. Nielsen often has run-ins with the city's idealistic, liberal black DA, William Washburn played by Hari Rhodes. Home media. On September 15, 2015, Timeless Media Group released "The Bold Ones: The Protectors- The Complete Series" on DVD in Region 1.