The adventures of proud Polish-American freelance insurance investigator Thomas Banacek.
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- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
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Series Cast Summary
George Peppard | ... |
Thomas Banacek
(17 episodes, 1972-1974)
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Ralph Manza | ... |
Jay Drury
(17 episodes, 1972-1974)
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Murray Matheson | ... |
Felix Mulholland
(16 episodes, 1972-1974)
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Christine Belford | ... |
Carlie Kirkland
(6 episodes, 1972-1974)
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George Murdock | ... |
Cavanaugh
(5 episodes, 1972-1974)
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Linden Chiles | ... |
Henry DeWitt
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(4 episodes, 1973-1974)
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Gene Dynarski | ... |
Leo
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(3 episodes, 1972-1974)
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David Spielberg | ... |
Church
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(2 episodes, 1972-1973)
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Alan Fudge | ... |
Father Cass
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(2 episodes, 1972-1973)
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Peggy Walton-Walker | ... |
Dr. Judy Forrest
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(2 episodes, 1972-1973)
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John Finnegan | ... |
Lt. Hallohan
(2 episodes, 1972)
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Byron Morrow | ... |
Commisioner Grant
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(2 episodes, 1972-1973)
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Rudy Challenger | ... |
Lt. Trask
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(2 episodes, 1972-1973)
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Margot Kidder | ... |
Linda Carsini
(1 episode, 1972)
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Stefanie Powers | ... |
Angie Ives
(1 episode, 1972)
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Joanna Pettet | ... |
Christine Verdon
(1 episode, 1972)
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Brenda Vaccaro | ... |
Sharon Clark
(1 episode, 1972)
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Broderick Crawford | ... |
Gilbert Deretzo
(1 episode, 1972)
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Jessica Walter | ... |
Erica Osburn
(1 episode, 1973)
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Stella Stevens | ... |
Jill Hammond
(1 episode, 1973)
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Penny Fuller | ... |
Gloria Hamilton
(1 episode, 1973)
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Anne Francis | ... |
Katherine Wells
(1 episode, 1974)
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Sterling Hayden | ... |
Tony Fowler
(1 episode, 1974)
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Nancy Olson | ... |
Louise Merrick
(1 episode, 1974)
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William Windom | ... |
Harry Wexler
(1 episode, 1972)
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Kevin McCarthy | ... |
Allen Markham
(1 episode, 1972)
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Madlyn Rhue | ... |
Holly Allencamp
(1 episode, 1972)
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Louise Sorel | ... |
Alicia Danato
(1 episode, 1972)
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Don Dubbins | ... |
Sheriff Jessup
(1 episode, 1972)
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Don Porter | ... |
Arnold Leeland
(1 episode, 1972)
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Anne Baxter | ... |
Leslie Lyle
(1 episode, 1973)
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Mike Farrell | ... |
Jason Trotter
(1 episode, 1973)
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Gary Lockwood | ... |
Owen Russell
(1 episode, 1973)
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Andrew Duggan | ... |
Cap'n Jack Osburn
(1 episode, 1973)
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Joel Fabiani | ... |
Art Woodward
(1 episode, 1973)
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Linda Evans | ... |
Cherry Saint-Saëns
(1 episode, 1974)
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Victoria Principal | ... |
Brooke Collins
(1 episode, 1974)
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Gretchen Corbett | ... |
Vicki Merrick
(1 episode, 1974)
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Cesar Romero | ... |
Marius Avantalu
(1 episode, 1974)
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Tim O'Connor | ... |
Howard James
(1 episode, 1974)
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Pernell Roberts | ... |
Matthew Donniger
(1 episode, 1972)
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Robert Webber | ... |
Jerry Brinkman
(1 episode, 1972)
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Herb Edelman | ... |
Joe Taddenhurst
(1 episode, 1972)
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Gordon Pinsent | ... |
John Weymouth
(1 episode, 1972)
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Richard Jordan | ... |
Chris Bailey
(1 episode, 1973)
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Don Stroud | ... |
Vince O'Hara
(1 episode, 1973)
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David Doyle | ... |
Elliot
(1 episode, 1973)
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Don Knight | ... |
Isaac Porter
(1 episode, 1973)
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Eric Braeden | ... |
Paul Bolitho
(1 episode, 1974)
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Lane Bradbury | ... |
Sally James
(1 episode, 1974)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1974) (United States) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (DVD)
- Studios USA Television
- Série Club (1997) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
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Storyline
Plot Summary |
Thomas Banacek is a clever and well-to-do freelance insurance investigator living in Boston. He makes good money by solving the most intricate and unusual mysteries, and is very proud of his Polish heritage. His contacts include his street-smart chauffeur Jay and British bookstore owner Felix.
Written by Marty McKee |
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Taglines | High class and mystery is his platform for investigation See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The show had good ratings and was set to go for a third season until George Peppard pulled out. He was going through a divorce at the time, and he quit to prevent ex-wife Elizabeth Ashley from receiving a larger share of his earnings. Sadly, this permanently ended the show's run. See more » |
Movie Connections | Edited into The NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie (1971). See more » |
Quotes |
Thomas Banacek:
When your sleigh is being chased by wolves, throw them a raisin cookie, but don't stop to bake a cake. See more » |