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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.
Episodes
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- E1 The Streger AffairNext upOct 16, 1959
Synopsis
Holbrook and his aides are assigned to investigate a murder involving a trio of safecrackers.
Guest stars: Jean Hagen (Alice Streger), Frank Gorshin, Johnny Seven
- E2 Shot in the DarkOct 23, 1959
Guest stars
Guest stars: George Dunn, John Newland, Lin McCarthy
- E3 The Hiding PlaceOct 30, 1959
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Guest stars: Virginia Gregg (Mrs. Cooper), Herb Armstrong, Jay North (Bobby Cooper)
- E4 DecoyNov 6, 1959
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Guest stars: Bruce Gordon, Jack Lambert, Gloria Blondell
- E5 Murderous DeadlineNov 13, 1959
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Guest stars: Lawrence Dobkin
- E6 The BaitNov 20, 1959
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Guest stars: Phil Arnold, Alan Napier (Bishop), Jay Adler (Chickie Meyers), George Cisar (Mac), Steve Conte (Nick)
- E7 My Name is TommyNov 27, 1959
Synopsis
A boy escapes from a house where he is held like a prisoner. The cops pick him up after he steals a toy, Capt. Holbrook tries to find out who he is and why he was confined.
Guest stars: Lorna Thayer, Jan Arvan (Store Owner), Florence MacMichael (Stella)
- E8 Back-Seat DriverDec 4, 1959
Synopsis
When Detective Russo and his son, while on vacation, are kidnapped by an escaping hoodlum, Russo's colleagues must work fast to prevent murder at the end of the trip.
Guest stars: William Boyett, Amzie Strickland, Richard Devon (Vince), Richard Evans (Phil Russo), Bill Quinn (Harris)
- E9 Two-Time LoserDec 11, 1959
Synopsis
A felon kills a gas station attendant. He is bit by a dog while getting away. Police corner him after he has taken a hostage. Upon learning the dog has rabies, he gives himself up.
Guest stars: Hank Stohl (Officer Lucas), Bruce Gordon (Kirk), C. Lindsay Workman (Doctor)
- E10 The Long DriveDec 18, 1959
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Guest stars: Virginia Vincent
- E11 MasqueradeDec 25, 1959
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Guest stars: Mary Murphy, Lawrence Tierney
- E12 Life in the BalanceJan 1, 1960
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Guest stars: Argentina Brunetti, Arlene Martel, Arthur Batanides, Tito Vuolo, John Considine (Dante Moretti), Marc Lawrence (Rocco Silvano), Naomi Stevens (Aunt Clara)
- E13 KarateJan 8, 1960
Guest stars
Guest stars: Teru Shimada, Dennis Moore, John Anderson, Nora Marlowe, Frank De Kova (Nordoff), Dale Van Sickel (Nolan), Russell Thorson (Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom), Lee Farr (Det. Lt. Jim Conway)
- E14 Blue FireJan 15, 1960
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Guest stars: Michael Pate, Lee Farr (Lt. Jim Conway), Len Lesser (Jack Hasset)
- E15 My Brother`s KeeperJan 22, 1960
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Guest stars: Olan Soule
- E16 House CallJan 29, 1960
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Guest stars: Pernell Roberts, Fay Spain
- E17 The TrapFeb 5, 1960
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Guest stars: Cathy O'Donnell, Wesley Lau
- E18 Conspiracy of SilenceFeb 12, 1960
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Guest stars: Bert Freed, Simon Oakland, Valerie Allen (Terry)
- E19 Twelve Hours to LiveFeb 19, 1960
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Guest stars: Harry Townes, Al Ruscio, Rita Lynn
- E20 Anatomy of FearFeb 26, 1960
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Guest stars: John Anderson, Arthur Batanides
- E21 Armed and DangerousMar 4, 1960
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Guest stars: William Boyett, Gene Wood, George Grizzard, Denise Alexander
- E22 The Bad Eye of Rose RosettiMar 11, 1960
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Guest stars: Frank Puglia (Guido), Naomi Stevens (Mrs. Galli), John Considine (Salvi), Michael Harris (Policeman)
- E23 Time and TideMar 18, 1960
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Guest stars: Robert Middleton ('Big Jim'), Linda Watkins, Richard Reeves (Baron), Robert Foulk (Fred)
- E24 Little Girl LostMar 25, 1960
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Guest stars: Eileen Ryan, George Mitchell, Eileen Chesis, Paul Kent (Bob), Michael Harris (Officer Brown)
- E25 The Chameleon TruckApr 1, 1960
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Guest stars: Burt Metcalfe
- E26 The Old GangApr 8, 1960
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Guest stars: Norma Crane
- E27 The BodyguardsApr 15, 1960
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Guest stars: Charles McGraw, J. Pat O'Malley (Barney Melson), Sandra Warner, Lee Farr (Det. Lt. James Conway), Paul Mazursky (Charley Grimes)
- E28 The ProwlerApr 22, 1960
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Guest stars: Marsha Hunt, John Anderson, Paul Bryar (Tom Vernon)
- E29 Face Down,FloatingApr 29, 1960
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Guest stars: Spring Byington, Harry Ellerbe
- E30 The Long JumpMay 6, 1960
Guest stars
Guest stars: Adam Williams (Eddie Furman), Raymond Bailey (Manager)
- E31 Trial by FireMay 13, 1960
Guest stars
Guest stars: Darryl Hickman (Frank Locke), Jack Weston, Joseph V. Perry (Ed)
- E32 The Retirement of Maria MuirMay 20, 1960
Guest stars
Guest stars: Eva Gabor, John van Dreelen, Robert B. Williams
- E33 Song of SongsMay 27, 1960
Guest stars
Guest stars: Henry Corden, Elizabeth Wilson
Cast & crew
Created by Jules V. Levy
Robert Taylor
Ursula Thiess
Mark Goddard
Tige Andrews
Adam West
