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The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers,” but the title had to be altered because of sponsorship problems.
The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers,” but the title had to be altered because of sponsorship problems.
''Straightaway'' ran at 7:30 Eastern on Fridays opposite [[CBS]]’s ''Rawhide'' western series with [[Clint Eastwood]] and Eric Fleming.<ref>1961-62_American_network_television_schedule</ref> ''Straightaway'' was moved to Wednesdays effective January 10, 1962, for the remainder of its brief run.<ref>http://ctva.biz/US/Adventure/Straightaway.htm</ref>
''Straightaway'' ran at 7:30 Eastern on Fridays opposite [[CBS]]’s ''Rawhide'' western series with [[Clint Eastwood]] and Eric Fleming.<ref>1961-62_American_network_television_schedule</ref> ''Straightaway'' was moved to Wednesdays effective January 10, 1962, for the remainder of its brief run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ctva.biz/US/Adventure/Straightaway.htm|title=Straightaway|publisher=Internet Movie Data Base|accessdate=January 24, 2020}}</ref>
==Selected episodes==
==Selected episodes==
The premiere episode, “The Leather Dollar,” aired on October 6, 1961; in the story line, Scott and Clipper agree to sponsor a young boxer, but the manager is betting against his client. New episodes ended on April 4, but ABC re-ran the program until July 4.
The premiere episode, “The Leather Dollar,” aired on October 6, 1961; in the story line, Scott and Clipper agree to sponsor a young boxer, but the manager is betting against his client. New episodes ended on April 4, but ABC re-ran the program until July 4.
“The Tin Caesar” on October 13 - Clipper picks ups a [[hitchhiker]] and drops him off at a gasoline station. The next day the [[sheriff]] ([[Neville Brand]]) arrests Clipper for the [[murder]] of the station owner who described Clipper’s car with his dying words.
“The Tin Caesar” on October 13 - Clipper picks ups a hitchhiker and drops him off at a gasoline station. The next day the [[sheriff]] [Neville Brand) arrests Clipper for the [[murder]] of the station owner who described Clipper’s car with his dying words.
“Die Laughing” on November 3 - Night-club comedian Buddy Conway (Jack Klugman) is accused by son Les (Scott Marlowe) of being responsible for the death of Les’ mother.
“Die Laughing” on November 3 - Night-club comedian Buddy Conway (Jack Klugman) is accused by son Les (Scott Marlowe) of being responsible for the death of Les’ mother.
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*Luther Adler
*Luther Adler
*Merry Anders
*Merry Anders
*Myrna Fahey
*Myrna Fahey
*William Fawcett
*William Fawcett
*Kevin Hagen
*Kevin Hagen
*Gavin MacLeod
*Gavin MacLeod