The New Mike Hammer (1984–1989)
"Mike Hammer" (original title)

The cases of Mickey Spillane's classic private eye character.

Creator:

Larry Brody

Stars:

Stacy Keach, Lindsay Bloom, Don Stroud

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Stacy Keach	...	Mike Hammer (46 episodes, 1984-1987)
Lindsay Bloom	...	Velda (46 episodes, 1984-1987)
Don Stroud	...	Captain Pat Chambers (46 episodes, 1984-1987)
Kent Williams	...	Special Prosecutor Lawrence D. Barrington (46 episodes, 1984-1987)
Donna Denton	...	The Face (39 episodes, 1984-1987)
Lee Benton	...	Jenny (24 episodes, 1984-1987)

Storyline

Mike Hammer is a two-fisted private eye. He's tough, he's honest, and the girls love him. The series follows his exploits as he solves a variety of crimes, most of which involve a murder somewhere along the way...

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Plot Keywords:

mike hammer | private detective | detective | based on novel | character name in title

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 January 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (46 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

The jazz classic "Harlem Nocturne" was used as the show's theme song.

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Connections

Version of Mike Hammer (1956)

User Reviews

Hammerin 'em all !!!

One could only dream to be a P.I. like the Mikey himself. Semi-Classic noir-style work. One could hate watching this series first time around. But surely, after some viewing you'll back for more. Okey, the dialog are Z-class, the acting are so-so and women might felt male chauvinism is on the prowl. Heck, where can you find a guy who's seems could dodge bullet when he's slower than a jumping hare? How about those one-liners reply when bashing up the bad guys or flirting up a chick? Speaking of chicks, Mikey does his best to have the right enjoyment with different lady (or sometimes ladies) every different week. And yet he's fantasizing about the Face. Sigh, he could even live another day without getting paid at the end of the story. Yeah, I might be freaking weirdo who like this series. Just like the other 80's stuff being replayed on TV like The A-Team, MacGyver & Santa Barbara (duh). Then again, I always wait for the appearance of Velda on the show. (p.s. anybody knows her whereabouts nowadays?)