Series synopsis
Sherlock Holmes is an American mystery drama television series that premiered on Syndication on October 18, 1954. It ended on October 17, 1955. It stars Howard Marion-Crawford, Ronald Howard, Richard Larke and Archie Duncan.
The first American television series of Sherlock Holmes adventures aired in syndication in the fall of 1954. The 39 half-hour mostly original stories were produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France by Guild Films, starring Ronald Howard as Holmes and Howard Marion Crawford as Watson. Archie Duncan appeared in many episodes as Inspector Lestrade. Richard Larke, billed as Kenneth Richards, played Sgt. Wilkins in about fifteen episodes. The series' associate producer, Nicole Milinaire, was o ...
Premise
The first American television series of Sherlock Holmes adventures aired in syndication in the fall of 1954. The 39 half-hour mostly original stories were produced by Sheldon Reynolds and filmed in France by Guild Films, starring Ronald Howard as Holmes and Howard Marion Crawford as Watson. Archie Duncan appeared in many episodes as Inspector Lestrade. Richard Larke, billed as Kenneth Richards, played Sgt. Wilkins in about fifteen episodes. The series' associate producer, Nicole Milinaire, was one of the first women to attain a senior production role in a television series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson
- Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes
- Richard Larke as Sgt. Wilkins
- Archie Duncan as Inspektor Lestrade
- Alexander Gauge
- Barry MacKay
- Rolly Bester
- Billy Beck
Supporting cast
- Delphine Seyrig as Betty Durham
- Natalie Schafer
- Gertrude Flynn
- Dawn Addams as Doreen Meredith
- Basil Dignam
- Russell Waters
- Harry Towb
- Grégoire Aslan
- Ursula Howells
- Peter Copley
- Tony Wright
- Eugene Deckers
Guest cast
- Archie Duncan as Inspektor Lestrade
- Alexander Gauge
- Barry MacKay
- Rolly Bester
- Billy Beck
- Delphine Seyrig as Betty Durham
- Natalie Schafer
- Gertrude Flynn
- Dawn Addams as Doreen Meredith
- Basil Dignam
- Russell Waters
- Harry Towb
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 39 | October 18, 1954 | October 17, 1955 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Case of the Cunningham Heritage Dr. John Watson meets private detective Sherlock Holmes, and assists him in solving a case that has confused Inspector Lestrade. |
October 18, 1954 |
| 2 |
The Case of Lady Beryl Lady Beryl confesses to a murder that was committed at her home, but Sherlock Holmes is convinced that she is innocent. |
October 25, 1954 |
| 3 |
The Case of the Pennsylvania Gun Holmes and Watson travel to Sussex to investigate the murder of Squire Douglas, who was shot to death in a sealed-up castle, with only two apparent suspects. |
November 1, 1954 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 1954 |
| Last aired | October 17, 1955 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |