Michael Shayne, Private Detective
1941
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- Season 1 overviewSep 30, 1960-May 19, 196132 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Dolls Are Deadly Sep 30, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 2. A Night With Nora Oct 7, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 3. Die Like a Dog Oct 14, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 4. Framed in Blood Oct 28, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 5. Call for Michael Shayne Nov 4, 1960
- Mike is hired to investigate a suspicious death that the police have already ruled as accidental. When his activities threaten the election campaign of a would-be state attorney, the career of a prominent doctor and the insurance investigator who approved the claim for payment, he is slugged, drugged and framed for murder.
- 6. Shoot the Works Nov 11, 1960
- Lucy asks Mike to investigate the murder of her friend's husband. An apparently loving spouse, he been discovered with his bags packed, two airplane tickets for Paris in his pocket and a love letter lying by his body. Mike learns that $100,000 in negotiable bonds are missing from the office safe and the dead man's partners have a motive for murder.
- 7. This is It, Michael Shayne Nov 18, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 8. The Poison Pen Club Nov 25, 1960
- Shayne regrets taking a day off to go fishing when he learns that a would-be client, a hard-charging investigative reporter, who urgently begging for his assistance, was murdered before he could contact her. Taking the case personally, he ignores proper procedure and begins his own investigation into her murder and learns that a gambling racketeer, her estranged husba... Read all
- 9. Blood on Biscayne Bay Dec 2, 1960
- Shayne is hired to sell a value pearl necklace quickly and use the proceeds to pay off a gambling debt. When Shayne opts to pressure the gambling club owner into turning the IOU over to him for free, he is surprised when his client reacts angrily. Mike learns that the gambling debt was only a ruse. His pretty client is up to her eyeballs in blackmail and murder with s... Read all
- 10. Murder Plays Charades Dec 9, 1960
- Mike is hired to investigate the murder of Voltane, a magician appearing at a charity event. He soon discovers that the magician and his lovely assistant, Kara, where married and simultaneously engaged in extra-marital affairs. His list of suspects expands to the men and women trysting with the show people, the jealous boyfriend and girlfriend of those who were running around with Voltane and his wife and a former magician who Voltane had once carried on a torrid affair.—David Bassler
- 11. Murder and the Wanton Bride Dec 16, 1960
- A man is found murdered in an alley. The only clue to his identity is a note scrawled inside a matchbook cover regarding an appointment with Mike at 9:00 a.m. on the following day. Since Mike had no such appointment, and never makes them so early in the morning, he's intensely interested in the discovering who killed his would-be client and why the dead man thought he... Read all
- 12. Death Selects the Winner Dec 23, 1960
- A publicist tries to hire Mike to serve as the bodyguard for one of the two favorites in a high stakes beauty contest, but he refuses the offer. When the other favorite is found murdered in her dressing room, Mike agrees to represent her benefactor, an ex-mobster who swears he's gone straight. Mike must sort out the clues that point to several possible suspects - incl... Read all
- 13. Murder in Wonderland Dec 30, 1960
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 14. Man with a Cane Jan 6, 1961
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 15. Spotlight on a Corpse Jan 13, 1961
- When a movie producer is found murdered on his set, Shayne is hired by the man financing the film to assist the police in the investigation. Shayne discovers that the actresses working on the film hated the dead man because of his lecherous ways and a has-been director resented the way his role in the production was reduced to that of a voice coach.—David Bassler
- 16. Murder Round My Wrist Jan 20, 1961
- While recovering from an embarrassing injury - being shot in his rear end with a spear gun - Shayne becomes involved in a wrongful death investigation when his internist is accused an incorrect diagnosis when he treated a wealthy investment broker for insulin shock when the man wasn't a diabetic. The detective discovers that many people would have reason to want the m... Read all
- 17. The Badge Jan 27, 1961
- A police sergeant who believed he was about to crack a major case was gunned down in a rundown section of Miami. Before he died, he pinned his badge on the symbol of the Ravens, one of juvenile gangs operating in the area. Will Gentry is sure that one of their members killed the police officer, but the gang members ask Mike Shayne to find the real killer before the city shuts down the rehabilitation center operating in their neighborhood—David Bassler
- 18. The Heiress Feb 3, 1961
- A pretty young woman hires Shayne look into the background of a man romancing the girl's wealthy mother. Shayne discovers that the paramour though separated, has never been legally divorced from his previous spouse. Before he can reveal this information, the golddigger is found murdered on the wealthy woman's estate and the police accuse the maid, a survivor of a German concentration camp, of the crime.—David Bassler
- 19. Final Settlement Feb 10, 1961
- When Trina DeWitt, a best-selling novelist, informs her ne'er-do-well husband she has filed for a divorce, her spouse reacts violently. In the ensuing struggle the man falls on the ice pick that he twisted from his wife's hand. When the police arrive at the scene of the accident, they find no evidence of a body, or even a struggle, and are also not inclined her story ... Read all
- 20. Four Lethal Ladies Feb 17, 1961
- Marty Maxwell, a wealthy, but unhappily single tycoon decides to marry one of his four ex-wives and invites the women to a party to get reacquainted. He also invites Mike Shayne to the party, telling him that he has evidence that one of the women wishes to kill him. When Maxwell, as a practical joke, pretends to be poisoned, Shayne storms out of his apartment, but wis... Read all
- 21. The Ancient Art of Murder Feb 24, 1961
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 22. Murder at the Convention Mar 3, 1961
- When a sleazy detective is killed at a private investigator's convention in Miami, there is little regret shown among the two hundred attendees. Nevertheless the private eyes quickly embark on their own murder investigations, much to the disgust of Lt. Will Gentry and the local police force.
- 23. Strike Out Mar 10, 1961
- An Irish private eye with a love of excitement, babes and booze is assisted in his cases by his secretary, her younger brother, a reporter friend and the Chief of Police.
- 24. Murder is a Fine Art Mar 17, 1961
- Bohemian painter Adam Quick refuses Mike and Tim's offer to pay his fine for slugging a sleazy art dealer, preferring to get his day in court. Tim uses his connections to introduce Adam's work to an influential art collector, but his efforts are again scuttled by the art dealer. When the art dealer is found murdered with Adam lying over the body unconscious, the polic... Read all
- 25. The Body Beautiful Mar 24, 1961
- Shayne is hired by a doctor who is beaten by two thugs. The victim believes he was roughed up because of his friendship with a bodybuilder, nicknamed "Hercules" who plans to bow out as the front man of a franchise of weightlifting gymnasiums. Hercules has fallen in love with the doctor's wild sister and when both the physician and bride are found murdered, the muscle ... Read all
- 26. Marriage Can Be Fatal Mar 31, 1961
- Vinnie Pico tries to hire Mike to break up his kid sister's wedding with a unscrupulous playboy, even offering him a blank check for his fee. When Shayne refuses, Vinnie knocks the private detective out. When the playboy is found murdered, Mike is hired to assist in the investigation and discovers that the glass to family's gun case was broken with a high-heeled shoe.—David Bassler
- 27. The Boat Caper Apr 7, 1961
- Arnold Wills is actually happy when his hated business partner is killed by an explosion outside a marina, so it comes as no surprise to any of his friends when the police arrest his for murder. The stubborn defendant refuses Mike's assistance, but the detective investigates anyway and discovers plenty of circumstance evidence that points to his friend's guilty and plenty of other people who had reasons for wanting the murdered man dead.—David Bassler
- 28. Date with Death Apr 14, 1961
- A wino comes to Mike Shayne with a wild story about two thugs beating an abducting a man who was standing next to him on the waterfront. Mike believe the old man's story, but the police are skeptical until attempts are made on the alcoholic's life and evidence is found that the missing man was connected to a gunrunning deal that went bad.—David Bassler
- 29. The Trouble with Ernie Apr 21, 1961
- When the wrong performer is murdered in the locker room of a swimming arena, the police attempt to learn who would want to kill the intended victim, a popular war hero turned entertainer. The hero is reluctant to go accept police protection, but agrees to hire Mike Shayne to help the police run down possible leads. Shayne discovers that the killer was a gunman hired by a unexpected source.—David Bassler
- 30. No Shroud for Shayne May 5, 1961
- Mike returns from a three-day fishing trip and discovers that he was reported to have died in a plane crash. Mike decides to remain dead so he can investigate the man who impersonated him and becomes involved with another impostor, flamenco dancers, mob hit men and an informer who wants to turn state's evidence.
Michael Shayne: With Richard Denning, Herbert Rudley, Jerry Paris, Patricia Donahue. Michael Shayne is a private detective who solves crimes in Miami, Florida.
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The 1940 film Michael Shayne, Private Detective is the first in a series of twelve movies. Lloyd Nolan starred as Shayne through 1942, until the series was dropped by Twentieth Century Fox and picked up by PRC. At that point, Hugh Beaumont took over the role in five films released in 1946.
Shayne is hired by a doctor who is beaten by two thugs. The victim believes he was roughed up because of his friendship with a bodybuilder, nicknamed "Hercules" who plans to bow out as the front man of a franchise of weightlifting gymnasiums.
Feb 25, 2007 · I loved this series and especially Glen Chandler's portrayal of Michael Shayne. It had really dramatic moments as well as some humour. If you like Private Investigators you will enjoy this.
In 1960, the 32-episode Michael Shayne television series began on NBC, with Richard Denning, formerly of the series Mr. and Mrs. North, in the title role. Patricia Donahue originated the...
1. Michael Shayne: Private Detective. 1940 1h 17m Approved. 6.6 (606) Rate. After gumshoe Mike Shayne is hired by a millionaire to keep his daughter away from gambling and gamblers, he becomes involved in the murder of a racetrack tout. Director Eugene Forde Stars Lloyd Nolan Marjorie Weaver Joan Valerie. 2. Sleepers West. 1941 1h 14m Approved.
Michael Shayne: "Four Lethal Ladies" Season 1, Episode 20. Air Date - February 17, 1961. Plot - Marty Maxwell, a wealthy, but unhappily single tycoon decides to marry one of his four ex-wives...
Michael Shayne is an American detective television series starring Richard Denning that aired on NBC from September 30, 1960 to May 19, 1961.
Mar 25, 2019 · O ne of the most popular private detectives ever, red-haired Miami P.I. MICHAEL SHAYNE has had a long, successful, multi-media career. Shayne made his debut in the 1939 novel, Dividend on Death, by Brett Halliday (a pen name of Davis Dresser).
