Archer is an American TV drama series that aired on NBC from January 30, 1975, to March 13, 1975. The show was based on the titular private-eye featured in the series of novels by Ross Macdonald.[1]
| Archer | |
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| Based on | the character Lew Archer by Ross Macdonald |
| Developed by | David Karp |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Composers | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | David Karp |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Paramount Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | January 30 – March 13, 1975 |
Due to low ratings, NBC announced it would cancel the show after only two episodes had aired.[2][3] The show aired 9pm–10pm Eastern Time on Thursday nights, with the show continuing to air until March 13, 1975.[1]
Premise
editLew Archer was a detective and former cop who often worked with the police but sometimes bent the law if necessary. He used his basic skills of deduction to solve his cases, rather than force, and the show portrayed him as a regular guy without any gimmicks.[1]
Cast
edit- Brian Keith as Lew Archer
- John P. Ryan as Lt. Barney Brighton
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "The Turkish Connection" | Gary Nelson | David P. Harmon | January 30, 1975 | |
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An underground newspaper editor (Marjoe Gortner) does a favor for Archer by going undercover to break up an extortion ring. | |||||
| 2 | "The Arsonist" | Paul Stanley | Jim Byrnes | February 6, 1975 | |
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Archer aids the owner of a delicatessen who accuses the county tax collector of cheating him out his land. | |||||
| 3 | "The Body Beautiful" | Edward M. Abroms | Leigh Brackett | February 13, 1975 | |
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Archer is hired to retrieve pornographic photos of a man's fiancee that are being used to embarrass her ex-husband. At first , he refuses, but a subsequent beating gets him back on the case. | |||||
| 4 | "Shades of Blue" | John Llewellyn Moxey | David Karp | February 20, 1975 | |
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While investigating a claim that a building fire was actually arson, Archer becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. | |||||
| 5 | "The Vanished Man" | Arnold Laven | Harold Livingston | March 6, 1975 | |
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Archer is hired by a wealthy businessman to find a missing body. | |||||
| 6 | "Blood Money" | Jack Arnold | Anthony Lawrence & Wallace Ware | March 13, 1975 | |
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Bitter memories are stirred up for two women when Archer is hired as a courier. | |||||
Soundtrack
editOn February 19, 2019, La-La Land Records released a limited edition soundtrack containing the one episode famous film composer Jerry Goldsmith scored (paired with a reissue of the score to the film Warning Shot, from newly discovered better elements).
References
edit- ^ a b c Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Random House Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ (13 February 1975). Week's new show gets low ratings, Greeley Daily Tribune
- ^ (12 February 1975). 'Archer' canceled; two new series set, The New York Times
External links
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