Johnny Staccato (1959-1960) series poster
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Johnny Staccato

1959-1960 1 season 27 episodes
66 Pulse
7.9 IMDb
One weekend 14 hours
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Plot

Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

Credits

Directed by: Robert B. Sinclair, John Cassavetes, Boris Sagal

Cast: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Garry Walberg, Joseph Sargent, Elisha Cook Jr., J. Pat O'Malley

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