Longstreet (1971–1972)

The cases of a blind insurance investigator.

Creator:

Stirling Silliphant

Stars:

James Franciscus, Marlyn Mason, Peter Mark Richman

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
James Franciscus	...	Mike Longstreet (24 episodes, 1971-1972)
Marlyn Mason	...	Nikki Bell (23 episodes, 1971-1972)
Peter Mark Richman	...	Duke Paige (22 episodes, 1971-1972)
Ann Doran	...	Mrs. Kingston (21 episodes, 1971-1972)

Storyline

Mike Longstreet was an insurance investigator who was blinded in an explosion. His wife was killed by the same blast. With the aid of braille teacher Nikki and guide dog Pax, Longstreet tracked down the jewel thieves who murdered his wife, and continued his career as a detective.

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Plot Keywords:

insurance | dog | detective | blind detective | private detective | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1971 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edling Productions, Corsican Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (23 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Longstreet's address in New Orleans was 835 Charters Street.

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Quotes

Duke: For this job you need eyes in the BACK of your head.
Mike: What use are eyes in the back of your head if you intend to go forward?

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Horror of Party Beach (1997)

User Reviews

Very underrated and inappropriately forgotten series

A series that truly had depth and got you into the character more then any series today. Brilliantly scripted, directed and acted. Anyone having issues coping with life on any level will find the show inspiring. Yes the mystery aspect was well done, but more well done is the portrayal of a man overcoming impossible odds to strive and persevere. Add to this some bonus episodes of the incomparable Bruce Lee and you have a winner of a series. It's a true crime that the series did not continue, because it had a depth rarely found in series of the time, or in fact on TV today. Longstreet is one of those rare treasures waiting to be found by those who wish to dig.