Longstreet (1971–1972)The cases of a blind insurance investigator. Creator:Stirling Silliphant |
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Longstreet (1971–1972)The cases of a blind insurance investigator. Creator:Stirling Silliphant |
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| James Franciscus | ... |
Mike Longstreet
(24 episodes, 1971-1972)
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| Marlyn Mason | ... |
Nikki Bell
(23 episodes, 1971-1972)
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Duke Paige
(22 episodes, 1971-1972)
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| Ann Doran | ... |
Mrs. Kingston
(21 episodes, 1971-1972)
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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. Written by Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>
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.