Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
21 Beacon Street
Overview
21 Beacon Street was an American detective television series that originally aired on NBC from July 2 to September 10, 1959. Produced by Filmways, the summer replacement series consisted of 11 black-and-white 30-minute episodes starring Dennis Morgan as private investigator Dennis Chase. Other cast members included Joanna Barnes as Lola, his aide; Brian Kelly as Brian, a law school graduate; and James Maloney as Jim, a scientific and dialect specialist. The title was the Boston address of Chase, who would pass each case to the police after solving the crime. The show aired on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and was then carried by ABC-TV in reruns on Sundays at 10:30 p.m. from December 27, 1959 to March 20, 1960 as a replacement for Dick Clark's World of Talent. The producer was Al Simon.
This production, originally released in 1959, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within .
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: EN.
Starring Cast
Dennis Morgan
Dennis Chase
Joanna Barnes
Joanna
Brian Kelly
Brian
James Maloney
Jim
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1959-07-02
No season overview provided for this season.