Maximum Security (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Starring:	Robert Desiderio Geoffrey Lewis Jean Smart Robert Alan Browne Stephen Elliott
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	7
Executive Producer:	Ron Howard Tony Ganz
Producer:	Jeffrey Ganz
Runtime:	45 minutes (pilot) 30 minutes (series)
Network:	HBO

Maximum Security is an American drama television series on HBO about life in a supermax prison. The 45 minute pilot premiered July 3, 1984,^[1] and the six-part series began on March 5, 1985.^[2] Its stars included Robert Desiderio, Geoffrey Lewis, and Jean Smart. Among its directors were Sharron Miller and Gilbert Moses. The series was filmed at the Lincoln Heights jail in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Cast

• Robert Desiderio as prisoner Harry Kanschneider
• Geoffrey Lewis as prisoner Frank Murphy
• Trinidad Silva as prisoner Puck
• Jean Smart as psychologist, then deputy warden, Dr. Allison Brody
• Robert Alan Browne as the associate warden, Leonard Thigpen
• Stephen Elliott as the warden, McShane
• Stan Shaw as prisoner Papa Jack
• Art Evans as prisoner Papa Jack (pilot episode only)
• Panchito Gómez as prisoner Benny
• Tony Plana as prisoner Benny (pilot episode only)
• Gene Ross as prison guard Clarence
• J.W. Smith as prison guard
• Tyler Tyhurst as prisoner Snake

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date

Notes and References

1. News: Cable Networks Offer 2 New Series. O'Connor. John J.. July 3, 1984. The New York Times. 2009-10-28.
2. News: A Little of the Big House Over HBO. Rosenberg. Howard. February 27, 1985. Los Angeles Times. 10.