The Streets of San Francisco
Letters from the Grave
Season 3, Episode 16 · Aired 1975-01-16
Synopsis
The remains of an inmate at the Alcatraz Federal Prison was discovered between a wall during some repairs. It was thought that the inmate Lou Kovic escaped 20 years earlier, but Mike and Steve believe he was murdered.
In the series
This episode is part of The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977) on ABC.
Cable-car cop mentorship — Karl Malden grit and a young Michael Douglas.
Key cast
- Karl Malden as Det. Lt. Mike Stone
- Michael Douglas as Insp. Steve Keller
- Richard Hatch as Insp. Dan Robbins