Probe (1988– )

An eccentric scientific prodigy and his secretary investigate mysteries.

Creators:

Isaac Asimov, William Link, Michael I. Wagner

Stars:

Parker Stevenson, Ashley Crow, Jon Cypher

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Parker Stevenson	...	Austin James (7 episodes, 1988)
Ashley Crow	...	Michelle Castle (7 episodes, 1988)
Jon Cypher	...	Howard Millhouse (7 episodes, 1988)
Clive Revill	...	Graham McKinley (5 episodes, 1988)

Storyline

Austin James was a brilliant yet erratic scientist who owned a thinktank known as Serendip, and who solved mysteries in his spare time using his amazing powers of deduction. Mickey was his cute secretary and sidekick.

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Plot Keywords:

secretary | eccentric | scientist | short lived | crime solving | 

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Genres:

Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 1988 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

MCA Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (7 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Michelle: I'm sorry, Mr. James, but you're weird.
Austin: Don't say weird. Say maladjusted.
Michelle: Why?
Austin: I prefer it.

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Connections

Follows Probe: Computer Logic (1988)

User Reviews

Again they cancel my favorite show?

This was one of an annoying number of shows I liked as a kid that were each run for a season and then promptly cancelled. I liked shows that varied from the norm, especially ones about eccentric geniuses. But I guess it was just too smart (or weird) to be popular. People prefer shows about inept housewives, bigots, idiots stranded on islands, barrooms, rotten families, and just about anybody who makes everyone else look smarter by comparison.