Mark VII Limited
Overview
Mark VII Limited was the production company of actor, producer, and director Jack Webb
, and was active from 1951 to 1982. Many of its series were produced in association with Universal Television; most of them aired on the NBC
television network in the U.S.
The Jack Webb estate now owns the rights to the library, with the exception of the original 1954 feature film version of Dragnet (originally released by Warner Brothers, but now owned by Universal Pictures
), and the films Pete Kelly's Blues
and The D.I.
(which are controlled by original distributor Warner Brothers).
However, Webb's three seminal series, Dragnet
(the 1967-1970 incarnation), Emergency!
, and Adam-12
, are now available on DVD from either Universal or Shout! Factory
, the first two under license from the Webb estate, the latter in-house since Universal was reassigned the Adam-12 series copyright.
Jack Webb
John Randolph "Jack" Webb , also known by the pseudonym John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in the radio and television series Dragnet...
, and was active from 1951 to 1982. Many of its series were produced in association with Universal Television; most of them aired on the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
television network in the U.S.
The Jack Webb estate now owns the rights to the library, with the exception of the original 1954 feature film version of Dragnet (originally released by Warner Brothers, but now owned by Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
), and the films Pete Kelly's Blues
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955 film)
Pete Kelly's Blues is a 1955 film based on the 1951 original radio series. It was directed by and starred Jack Webb in the title role. Janet Leigh is featured as party girl Ivy Conrad, and Peggy Lee portrays alcoholic jazz singer Rose Hopkins. Ella Fitzgerald makes a memorable cameo as singer...
and The D.I.
The D.I. (film)
The D.I. is a black-and-white military drama film starring, produced and directed by Jack Webb. The film was produced by Jack Webb's production company Mark VII Limited and distributed by Warner Brothers....
(which are controlled by original distributor Warner Brothers).
However, Webb's three seminal series, Dragnet
Dragnet (series)
Dragnet is a radio and television crime drama about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners...
(the 1967-1970 incarnation), Emergency!
Emergency!
Emergency! is an American television series that combines the medical drama and action-adventure genres. It was produced by Mark VII Limited and distributed by Universal Studios...
, and Adam-12
Adam-12
Adam-12 was a television police drama which followed two police officers of the Los Angeles Police Department, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they patrolled the streets of Los Angeles in their patrol unit, 1-Adam-12. Created by Jack Webb who is known for creating Dragnet, the series captured a...
, are now available on DVD from either Universal or Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is an entertainment company founded in 2003 that was started by Richard Foos , Bob Emmer and Garson Foos initially as a specialty music label...
, the first two under license from the Webb estate, the latter in-house since Universal was reassigned the Adam-12 series copyright.
