64° A Few CloudsPioneers Of Television: Crime Dramas
Pioneering television crime dramas established new rules for viewers, amping up the violence and the flash-quick dialogue; and delivering reluctant, but likeable, heroes who solve complex crimes in an hour of delicious television. "Pioneers Of Television: Crime Dramas" highlights the careers of Jack Webb ("Dragnet"), Desi Arnaz ("The Untouchables"), Bruce Geller ("Mannix" and "Mission: Impossible"), Bill Cosby, Angie Dickinson, Barbara Bain, Martin Landau and James Garner.
Jack Lord on the set of "Hawaii Five-0"
Published on January 31, 2011
Groundbreaking actor Bill Cosby (“I Spy”) reveals the methods behind his success as the first African-American lead character in a television series.
Published on January 31, 2011
Martin Landau and Barbara Bain between takes on "Mission Impossible."
Published on January 31, 2011
Martin Landau and Barbara Bain on the "Mission Impossible" set.
Published on January 31, 2011
Stefanie Powers in "The Girl From U.N.C.L.E."
Published on January 31, 2011
Angie Dickinson as Sgt. "Pepper" Anderson in the award-winning series "Police Woman."
Published on January 31, 2011
Angie Dickinson on set
Published on January 31, 2011
Before his 8-year run as Mannix, Mike Connors played the lead in another innovate crime drama "Tightrope."
Published on January 31, 2011
Mike Connors played the lead in the innovate crime drama "Mannix" for an 8-year run. Pictured here with his co-star Gail Fisher.
Published on January 31, 2011
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