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20th-century-man · 3 months

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Farrah Fawcett / 1975 publicity photo for Harry O (ABC 1973–76)

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forever70s · 11 months

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David Janssen on the Jan. 11 - 17, 1975 cover of TV Guide

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kwebtv · 2 months

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TV Guide - February 22 - 28, 1964

David Janssen (born David Harold Meyer) (March 27, 1931 – February 13, 1980) Film and television actor who is best known for his starring role as Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitive (1963–1967). Janssen also had the title roles in three other series: Richard Diamond, Private Detective; Harry O and O'Hara, U.S. Treasury. (Wikipedia)

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oldshowbiz · 1 year

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Kathrine Baumann on Harry O

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all-action-all-picture · 2 years

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Harry O starring David Janssen (1931-1980) as Harry Orwell, ex-cop turned private detective.

The first episode aired in the US on the 12 September 1974. It was a good show with its one big problem being that The Rockford Files debuted one day later. The two beach-dwelling private eye shows were similar in ways and had two perfectly cast lead actors but Rockford was the more light hearted show and he outlasted Harry by a number of years.

The main supporting cast were Anthony Zerbe (b. 1936), Henry Darrow (1933-2021) and a pre-Charlie's Angels Farrah Fawcett (1947-2009) who popped up from time to time as Harry's neighbour. She was underused in the series but was a good foil with her character being bright and breezy and Harry usually being the opposite.

Anthony Zerbe also gives a very watchable performance. I'm more used to seeing him play bad guys. He's outstanding as one of Harry's main contacts in the police and could have held down a cop show of his own. Another police contact Harry has is played by Tom Atkins (b. 1935) who also had a similar recurring role in The Rockford Files.

One of the early working titles for Charlie's Angels was Harry's Angels. Due to the similarities in name the title had to change but in any case Harry O aired its final episode on 12 August 1976 clearing the way for the Angels to debut on 22 September.

The Rockford Files is the better series overall but aside from a few average episodes Harry O stands up well.

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culturalappreciator · 2 years

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dirtyriver · 2 years

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David Janssen in Harry O

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opisthotonos · 1 month

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Title: "A Farrago of Futile Facts"

Synopsis: Private investigator Harry Orwell finds himself entangled in a perplexing case when he is hired by a renowned trivia quiz show host, Charles Everett, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his prized collection of rare and obscure trivia books. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, Harry delves into the world of game shows, where the lines between reality and illusion blur.

As Harry delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of secrets and rivalries among the contestants and crew of Everett's show, "Mindbenders." Each contestant harbors their own motives, from desperate attempts to win the grand prize to personal vendettas against Everett himself. Suspicions also arise around Everett's closest associates, including his enigmatic assistant and a former champion of the show turned bitter rival.

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the television studio, Harry uncovers a network of deception and betrayal, where seemingly trivial facts hold the key to unlocking the truth. His investigation takes him from the bright lights of the studio to the shadowy alleys of the city, where he encounters eccentric collectors, eccentric game show enthusiasts, and a sinister black market for rare trivia knowledge.

As the stakes rise and the pressure mounts, Harry must navigate a maze of lies and deceit to unravel the mystery of the missing books before it's too late. Along the way, he confronts his own demons and struggles to reconcile his past with his present, all while racing against time to solve the case and expose the truth behind "A Farrago of Futile Facts."

In the end, Harry discovers that sometimes the most seemingly insignificant details can lead to the most significant revelations, proving that in the world of crime-solving, every piece of information, no matter how trivial, has its place in the puzzle.

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margot-kidder · 10 months

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margot kidder in such dust as dreams are made on (1973)

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abriefingwithmichael · 1 year

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Craig Stevens and Broderick Crawford: 15 years earlier they were laying down the law, on Peter Gunn and Highway Patrol, but in this 2-hour story they are causing all sorts of problems for David Janssen and Joanna Pettet.

It’s a standard tale. Protagonist arrives in closed community, starts asking questions, gets in trouble for it. This Stephen Kandel script doesn’t add much you haven’t seen before. There’s a bland love story in the mix.

The cast are good, and it really feels like Harry can’t possibly win this time. Everyone is against him. Even the town sheriff. Manny pitches in, and gives a lot of help in part two. And the conclusion is suitably cynical.

Worth watching, but earlier episodes are way better.

7/10