A searing indictment of the federal judicial system at its worst, “So Help Me God” (original airdate: Nov. 19, 1976) remains a stellar example of how dramatic television can inform as well as entertain. “We were very proud of that show,” said James Garner on The Ronn Owens Program in 1996. “It brought to light the inequities of the grand jury system, and they have changed those laws since then. And as I understand, our show had something to do with that.” 

“So Help Me God” also held a special place in Garner’s heart on two counts. Not only was the show among his personal favorites, it was the episode for which he won the Emmy for Best Dramatic Actor for the 1976-1977 season.

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