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The Detectives

1959 · 3 seasons · 97 episodes · ★ 6.7

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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Seasons
3 seasons
Episodes
97 episodes
Episode length
30m episodes
Status
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TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 (10 votes)

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Top cast

Robert TaylorRobert TaylorCaptain Matt HolbrookUrsula ThiessUrsula ThiessLisa BonayMark GoddardMark GoddardSgt. Chris BallardTige AndrewsTige AndrewsLt. Johnny RussoAdam WestAdam WestSgt. Steve Nelson

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