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The Detectives (1959)

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The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

First Air Date
October 16, 1959
Seasons
3
Episodes
97
Rating
6.3/10 (9 votes)

Cast: Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Mark Goddard, Tige Andrews, Adam West

Network: ABC
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The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired10/16/1959
Last Aired5/18/1962
Seasons3
Episodes97
LanguageEnglish
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3

Seasons

97

Episodes

30m

Per Episode

1959

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Cast

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Robert Taylor

as Captain Matt Holbrook

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Ursula Thiess

as Lisa Bonay

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Mark Goddard

as Sgt. Chris Ballard

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Tige Andrews

as Lt. Johnny Russo

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Adam West

as Sgt. Steve Nelson

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3 seasons
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Season 3

1961

29 episodes

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Season 2

1960

35 episodes

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Season 1

1959

33 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Detectives about?

The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, wa…

How many seasons does The Detectives have?

3

How many episodes does The Detectives have?

97

Is The Detectives still running?

No, it ended in 1962.

When did The Detectives first air?

October 16, 1959

Who created The Detectives?

Jules V. Levy

Who stars in The Detectives?

Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Mark Goddard

What genre is The Detectives?

Action & Adventure, Drama