Raymond Burr was a very good actor, he has left behind a memorable legacy from his television work. "Ironside" isn't exactly an exciting or dynamic series. To me, it looks and feels amateurish and too talky. With the exception of Burr, who is very good in the title role, the regular cast are an incredibly dull and boring lot. There is nothing that stands out and it beggars belief that the series lasted several seasons! There are occasional moments of interest but that isn't enough for me. Another problem I found with "Ironside," is that it is studio-bound nearly all the time and that is very disappointing. The writing rarely rises above being ordinary and this reduces the pace of the series a good deal. This could have been a good show potentially but it wasn't to be.
Review of Ironside
