Johnny Staccato

"TELEVISION'S JAZZ DETECTIVE"

Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

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Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Johnny Staccato

First Air Date

September 10, 1959

Last Air Date

March 24, 1960

Seasons

1

Episodes

27

Language

English

Production Companies

Revue Studios

Networks

NBC

The Wild Reed
S01E12

The Wild Reed

When Frankie Aspen's saxophone-playing takes a sudden turn for the worse, Johnny determines to find out what is bothering him.

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