Archer (1975 TV series)

Archer
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 6
Release
Original network NBC
Original release January 30 – March 13, 1975 (1975-03-13)

Archer is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from January 30, 1975 to March 13, 1975. The series was based on character featured in a series of novels by Ross Macdonald.[1]

Due to low ratings, NBC announced it would be cancelling the show after two episodes had aired.[2][3] The show aired from 9pm-10pm Eastern time on Thursday nights.[3]

Cast

  • Brian Keith as Lew Archer
  • John P. Ryan as Lt. Barney Brighton

Episode list

Series # Episode title Original air date
1"The Turkish Connection"January 30, 1975 (1975-01-30)
An underground newspaper editor (Marjoe Gortner) does a favor for Archer by going undercover to break up an extortion ring.
2"The Arsonist"February 6, 1975 (1975-02-06)
Archer aids the owner of a delicatessen who accuses the county tax collector of cheating him out his land.
3"The Body Beautiful"February 13, 1975 (1975-02-13)
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"February 20, 1975 (1975-02-20)
While investigating a claim that a building fire was actually arson, Archer becomes the prime suspect in a murder case.
5"The Vanished Man"March 6, 1975 (1975-03-06)
Archer is hired by a wealthy businessman to find a missing body.
6"Blood Money"March 13, 1975 (1975-03-13)
Bitter memories are stirred up for two women when Archer is hired as a courier.

References

  1. ↑ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 64. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. ↑ (13 February 1975). Week's new show gets low ratings, Greeley Daily Tribune
  3. 1 2 (12 February 1975). 'Archer' cancelled; two new series set, The New York Times


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