Series synopsis
I Spy is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on NBC on September 15, 1965. It ended on April 15, 1968. It was created by Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin. It stars Robert Culp, Bill Cosby, Antoinette Bower and Helen Funai.
A pair of intelligence agents posing as a tennis pro and his coach go on secret missions around the world.
Premise
A pair of intelligence agents posing as a tennis pro and his coach go on secret missions around the world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Culp as Kelly Robinson
- Bill Cosby as Alexander Scott
- Antoinette Bower as Shelby
- Helen Funai as Kako
- Howard Duff as Sean
- Frank Silvera as Munoz
- Gene Lyons as Tom Keith
- Wesley Addy as Hubbard
Supporting cast
- Chuck Wassil as Elliot (as Chuck Winters)
- Diahn Williams as Nora
- Anthony Larry Paul as Leon
- Wally Cox as Herbie
- Letícia Román as Consuela
- Will Kuluva as Smerlov
- Joan Marshall as Ellie
- Sandy Kenyon as Barnes
- Thordis Brandt as Valentina
- Gordon Mitchell
- Bruno Ukmar
- Vito Fasano
Guest cast
- Helen Funai as Kako
- Howard Duff as Sean
- Frank Silvera as Munoz
- Gene Lyons as Tom Keith
- Wesley Addy as Hubbard
- Chuck Wassil as Elliot (as Chuck Winters)
- Diahn Williams as Nora
- Anthony Larry Paul as Leon
- Wally Cox as Herbie
- Letícia Román as Consuela
- Will Kuluva as Smerlov
- Joan Marshall as Ellie
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 82 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 28 | September 15, 1965 | April 27, 1966 |
| Season 2 | 28 | September 14, 1966 | April 12, 1967 |
| Season 3 | 26 | September 11, 1967 | April 15, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
So Long, Patrick Henry A defector in old Hong Kong claims the attention of Robinson & Scott. |
September 15, 1965 |
| 2 |
A Cup of Kindness One of their own has joined the adverse party, so Scott & Robinson are sent to Hong Kong after him. |
September 22, 1965 |
| 3 |
Carry Me Back to Old Tsing-Tao A businessman in Hong Kong owes the IRS; Robinson & Scott carry the loot. |
September 29, 1965 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
So Coldly Sweet The phonybaloney defector is a real target when the game turns serious. |
September 14, 1966 |
| 2 |
Lori Six demolitions experts down, one to go, and his sister the only lead. |
September 21, 1966 |
| 3 |
Sophia Scott's foster daughter in Rome is about to be married, and he's in a great deal of trouble. |
September 28, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let's Kill Karlovassi Assassinating a double agent on the beach in the Aegean just doesn't sound like fun. |
September 11, 1967 |
| 2 |
The Beautiful Children Deep cover agent is blown, won't leave sideline. |
September 18, 1967 |
| 3 |
Laya A very small person on the Embassy staff becomes a very large factor in espionage plans. |
September 25, 1967 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 15, 1965 |
| Last aired | April 15, 1968 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |