Mannix worked originally for Wickersham at Intertect and then struck out on his own, assisted by Peggy Fair (whose cop-husband had been killed) and Police Department contact Tobias.Mannix worked originally for Wickersham at Intertect and then struck out on his own, assisted by Peggy Fair (whose cop-husband had been killed) and Police Department contact Tobias.Mannix worked originally for Wickersham at Intertect and then struck out on his own, assisted by Peggy Fair (whose cop-husband had been killed) and Police Department contact Tobias.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 6 wins & 30 nominations total
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Considered one of the most violent television series of its era, this show followed the adventures of Los Angeles, California private investigator Joe Mannix, who first worked for a detective agency known as Intertect, which relied heavily on computers and a large network of operatives. In the second season, Mannix opened his own agency, with police widow Peggy Fair working for him as his secretary. Each episode featured plenty of fistfights, car chases, and shoot-outs. —Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>
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- New adventure. Mike Connors stars as Mannix, a super-sleuth for an ultra-modern computerized crime-fighting organization. Joe Campanella co-stars. In color. (season 1)
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- TV-PG
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- TriviaCBS was going to cancel the series after the first season. Lucille Ball used her power and influence to convince them to renew it for another season with the assurance that changes would be made. In the second season, Mannix was changed into a more hard-boiled independent private detective. The changes worked, and the series became a big hit running for eight seasons.
- GoofsIn many episodes, 'night' is clearly shot during daytime using a technique called "day for night", with night simulated by filters and night effects such as crickets and houselights and headlights turned on. This is because the film used in the cameras of the time wasn't sufficiently "fast" enough. Later developments in film and its chemical composition gave the industry a finer grain and improved sensitivity in the 1980s.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971)
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mannix stands the test of time
As a fan of mannix when it ran originally and now that it is in reruns I can say I think its the best detective series ever created. the plot ,action ,music,camerawork,guest stars and especially the stars made the show great.My favorite seasons are the first and fifth.I would love to see the last season again .There were actually 194 episodes made. If you get the chance to watch this classic show then you will be hooked.
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- elouise
- Aug 6, 2001
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