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Run for Your Life
1965·3 Seasons·86 Episodes·★ 7.1
Run for Your Life is an American television drama series starring Ben Gazzara as a man with only a short time to live. It ran on NBC from 1965 to 1968. The series was created by Roy Huggins, who had previously explored the "man on the move" concept with The Fugitive.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
30 episodes
1965
Season 2
30 episodes
1966
Season 3
26 episodes
1967
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