Martin Kane Private Eye - Vol. 4 (1949)

Synopsis: The world's first television detective, MARTIN KANE PRIVATE EYE gradually became a big hit as America tuned in to watch the affable yet streetsmart detective take on the crooks of New York City.... The world's first television detective, MARTIN KANE PRIVATE EYE gradually became a big hit as America tuned in to watch the affable yet streetsmart detective take on the crooks of New York City. The show ran for five seasons with several different actors playing the role of Kane. Each manifestation of the gumshoe had a different style and attitude, but all, invariably, spent a lot of time in Happy McMann's Tobacco Shop (the show was sponsored by U.S. Tobacco). Like much of early television, the sets, props, plots, and extras left much to be desired, but Kane's wisecracking mix of cynicism and sentimentality, as well as the juicy nature of the crimes, kept people coming back for more. This collection presents four episodes: "Shoeshine Murder," "The Milk Bottle Burglar," "The Fortune Teller," and "Murder On Ice." [More]

Starring: Mark Stevens, William Gargan

Starring: Mark Stevens, William Gargan