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Shaft

  • TV Series
  • 1973–19741973–1974
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
383
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Richard Roundtree in Shaft (1973)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
Based on the movies of the same name, John Shaft is a two-fisted black private eye along the lines of Mike Hammer and Phillip Marlowe. Each week presents a different case and a different cri... Read allBased on the movies of the same name, John Shaft is a two-fisted black private eye along the lines of Mike Hammer and Phillip Marlowe. Each week presents a different case and a different crime to solve.Based on the movies of the same name, John Shaft is a two-fisted black private eye along the lines of Mike Hammer and Phillip Marlowe. Each week presents a different case and a different crime to solve.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
383
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Richard Roundtree
    • Eddie Barth
    • Judie Stein
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  • Stars
    • Richard Roundtree
    • Eddie Barth
    • Judie Stein
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    • 2User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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  • Episodes7

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    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • John Shaftas John Shaft
    7 episodes7 eps • 1973–1974
    Eddie Barth
    Eddie Barth
    • Lt. Al Rossias Lt. Al Rossi
    7 episodes7 eps • 1973–1974
    Judie Stein
    • Laura Parksas Laura Parks
    2 episodes2 eps • 1973–1974
    Paul Burke
    Paul Burke
    • Elliot Williamsonas Elliot Williamson
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Robert Culp
    Robert Culp
    • Marshall Cunninghamas Marshall Cunningham
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Diana Richieas Diana Richie
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Howard Duff
    Howard Duff
    • Tom Oliveras Tom Oliver
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Clu Gulager
    Clu Gulager
    • Richard Quayleas Richard Quayle
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Don Knight
    Don Knight
    • J.L. Teagueas J.L. Teague
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    George Maharis
    George Maharis
    • Wally Doyleas Wally Doyle
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Karen Carlson
    Karen Carlson
    • Nancy Williamsonas Nancy Williamson
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Leonard Frey
    Leonard Frey
    • Kyle Bruckneras Kyle Bruckner
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Richard Jaeckel
    Richard Jaeckel
    • Det. Sgt. Lew Turneras Det. Sgt. Lew Turner
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Percy Rodrigues
    Percy Rodrigues
    • Marcus Lowellas Marcus Lowell
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Louise Quayleas Louise Quayle
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    David Hedison
    David Hedison
    • Gil Kirkwoodas Gil Kirkwood
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    James A. Watson Jr.
    James A. Watson Jr.
    • Off. Charles Tyleras Off. Charles Tyler
    1 episode1 ep • 1974
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Sergeant Duffas Sergeant Duff
    1 episode1 ep • 1973
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    • Trivia
      This series alternated on Tuesday evenings with Hawkins (1973) which may have led to the early demise of both series. Contemporary analysts suggested that since the two shows appealed to vastly different audience bases, alternating them only served to confuse fans of both series, giving neither one the time to build up a large viewership.
    • Goofs
      Shaft's personal car for the series is a 1973 or 1974 Dodge Charger; Silver with blue interior. However, it is easy to distinguish between the 1st Unit and 2nd unit cars. The 1st Unit (or Hero Car) that is used in the scenes with Richard Roundtree has Rallye Wheels and White-lettered tires while the 2nd unit car has Magnum 500 wheels (sans trim ring) and black-walled tires. Both cars feature vinyl top trim, but no actual vinyl top. But, the 1st unit car appears to have a sunroof while the 2nd unit car does not. Lastly, the 1st unit car has functional exterior lights while the second unit car only has functional headlamps.
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    10/10
    This Sooooo Needs to be on DVD
    I caught two of these episodes on TNT in the mid 90's.

    Hit and Run with Anthony Geary and another, maybe Cop Killer. They were both very cool. I was quite impressed. As accessible as Shaft's Big Score.

    I have no idea why it was cancelled after only 7 episodes, or why Warner Bros has not found a reason to put these episodes on 2 discs, and charge $29.99 for them. If they double side one of the discs there will be plenty of room for a interview with Richard Roundtree. With only seven episodes, they can probably interview most of the guest cast too.
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    • mickdansforth
    • Aug 8, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 黒いジャガー(テレビドラマ)
    • Production companies
      • CBS Studios
      • CBS Television Studios
      • CBS
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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