TV Classic Detectives Volume 1 DVD

TV Classic Detectives Volume 1 DVD

First volume in this great video anthology featuring one full episode each of four classic detective TV series from the genre’s television heyday, the 1950's-60's!! This volume features RICHARD DIAMOND: PRIVATE EYE from March 8, 1959- David Janssen stars in “Body Of The Crime”. A mobster wanted by the law fears he will be assassinated and asks Diamond to negotiate his surrender to the police. With Barbara Bain, Don Durant and Sandy Kenyon. Created by Blake Edwards. Then, it’s JOHNNY STACCATO from October 22, 1959. John Cassavetes stars in “Viva Paco”. Part time Greenwich Village jazz pianist and full-time private eye, Johnny gets involved in a crooked fight when a boxer (Jimmy Murphy) goes missing before a championship bout. Featuring Eduardo Ciannelli as Waldo. Then, TIGHTROPE; from February 23, 1960. Mike Connors stars in “The Brave Pidgeon”. Underworld gangster Max Romney (Douglas Fowler) wants witness Paul Anderson (James Lydon) dead so Tightrope undercover man joins the mob to protect him from the inside. With Denise Darcel and Paul Birch. Finally, it’s PHILIP MARLOWE from October 6, 1959. Philip Carey stars in “The Ugly Duckling”. Scheming temptress Donna Raymond (Barbara Bain) plots to knock off her lover’s wife so he’ll get the family fortune. Marlowe is hired to intervene. With James Griffith and Virginia Gregg. Premiere episode. Four full vintage TV shows in black and white. An all-ages, regions-free presentation in NTSC format with an interactive menu, offered on a single DVD-R disc that should play on any standard DVD player.