The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)

A pair of police detectives investigate cases in San Francisco.

Stars:

Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Reuben Collins

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins & 21 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Karl Malden	...	Detective Lt. Mike Stone (120 episodes, 1972-1977)
Michael Douglas	...	Inspector Steve Keller (98 episodes, 1972-1976)

Storyline

A pair of plainclothes homicide detectives, Lt. Mike Stone and Inspector Steve Keller, cruise the streets of San Francisco solving a variety of crimes, usually involving murder. Stone is the street-smart 20-year veteran cop, and Keller is the college-educated rookie. Much of the series' success was due to the friendly by-play and relationship between the two leads.

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Plot Keywords:

police detective | homicide | police | father son relationship | automobile | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Las calles de San Francisco

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quinn Martin Productions (QM), Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (119 episodes) 120 min (pilot)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Following the success of producing One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Michael Douglas left the series at the beginning of the 1976-77 season. His character's absence was explained by having him take a teaching position. Inspector Keller taking a teaching position is similar to a scene in Dirty Harry where an SFPD Inspector injured in the line of duty stated that he had a teaching credential and later became a college professor (which was stated in the sequel, Magnum Force.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Final Justice (1999)

User Reviews

Is that really him?

Yes, it's Michael Douglas. He played a role in this TV show from 1972 - 1976, and he was also joined by James Woods in one episode that was just on TV today! This show wouldn't so good if it didn't star an early Michael Douglas--it is what makes it interesting.