The Detectives is an American crime drama series which ran on ABC during its first two seasons, and on NBC during its third and final season. The series, starring motion picture star Robert Taylor, was produced by Four Star Television. Captain Matt Holbrook (Robert Taylor) is head of the detective division of a large metropolitan police force—a man whose devotion to duty, professional brilliance, and quick judgment are reflected in his 20-year career on the force. His aides, Lt. Johnny Russo (Tige Andrews), Lt. Otto Lindstrom (Russ Thorson), and Sgt. Chris Ballard (Mark Goddard) form a team that is both proficient and warmly human. The stories stress the interrelationships between the men as well as the solutions to crimes and the apprehension of criminals, adding a dimension of human drama to the excitement, action, and suspense inherent in each story of the detectives' difficult, sometimes thankless, and frequently dangerous assignments.

Cast & crew

J

Jules V. Levy

Creator

Robert Taylor

Captain Matt Holbrook

Ursula Thiess

Lisa Bonay

Tige Andrews

Lt. Johnny Russo

Adam West

Sgt. Steve Nelson

Mark Goddard

Sgt. Chris Ballard

Joe Higgins

Rita Lynn

Johnny Seven

Arthur Batanides

Al Ruscio

Dabbs Greer

Ed Nelson

John Anderson

Sandra Warner

Adam Williams

Eddie Furman

L

Lee Farr

Det. Lt. James Conway

Joe Mantell

Stan

Michael Parks

Jimmy

Marc Lawrence

Rocco Silvano

M

Michael Harris

Policeman

Seasons

97 episodes

Season 11959 · 33 episodes

Season 21960 · 35 episodes

Season 31961 · 29 episodes