The Detectives
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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About The Detectives
The Detectives is a 1959 English-language action & adventure and drama series created by Jules V. Levy. The cast is led by Robert Taylor, Ursula Thiess, Mark Goddard. It spans 3 seasons and 97 episodes and has concluded.
It was first aired on October 16, 1959.
- Created by
- Jules V. Levy
- First aired
- October 16, 1959
- Last aired
- May 18, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (97 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
The Detectives cast & crew
The Detectives was created by Jules V. Levy.
The cast features Robert Taylor as Captain Matt Holbrook, Ursula Thiess as Lisa Bonay, Mark Goddard as Sgt. Chris Ballard, Tige Andrews as Lt. Johnny Russo, and Adam West as Sgt. Steve Nelson.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jules V. Levy.
Is The Detectives worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 97 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure and drama, The Detectives is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Detectives
Robert Taylor
Captain Matt Holbrook
Ursula Thiess
Lisa Bonay
Mark Goddard
Sgt. Chris Ballard
Tige Andrews
Lt. Johnny Russo
Adam West
Sgt. Steve Nelson
The Detectives — FAQs
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▸What language is The Detectives in?
The Detectives is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Detectives are there?
The Detectives has 3 seasons with 97 episodes in total.
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