Series synopsis
Harry O is an American drama action & adventure television series that premiered on ABC on September 12, 1974. It ended on April 29, 1976. It was created by Howard Rodman. It stars David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Henry Darrow and Paul Tulley.
After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.
Premise
After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.
Premise: A part-time investigator and a full-time human being.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Janssen as Harry Orwell
- Anthony Zerbe as Lt. K.C. Trench
- Henry Darrow as Lt. Manuel 'Manny' Quinlan
- Paul Tulley as Sgt. Roberts
- Lani O'Grady
- William Sylvester
- Clifford David
- Ned Romero as Deputy Pete Gutierrez
Supporting cast
- Jester Hairston
- Susan Strasberg
- Leif Erickson
- Laurence Luckinbill
- Karen Lynn Gorney
- Mike Farrell
- Diane Shalet
- Rosalind Cash
- Barry Sullivan
- Eric Server
- Jack Mullaney
- Benson Fong
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 46 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | November 3, 1973 | February 3, 1974 |
| Season 1 | 22 | September 12, 1974 | March 2, 1975 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 11, 1975 | April 29, 1976 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On Harry Orwell is a LA cop who is retired due to a bullet in his back. Now a Private Detective, Harry O. is hired by the man who shot him to find the other man who was involved in the shooting. Scheerer is trying to kill Garrison and also keep his heroin business alive. Harry O. wants to bring both to justice. First Pilot movie. |
November 3, 1973 |
| 2 |
Smile Jenny, You're Dead 2nd pilot movie. A private detective begins investigating the death of his police lieutenant friend's son-in-law and becomes involved with the prime suspect, the lieutenant's daughter |
February 3, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gertrude Harry tries to find out what happened to an AWOL sailor, his only clue being a single shoe mailed to the man's sister, who sells her furniture in order to hire him. |
September 12, 1974 |
| 2 |
The Admiral's Lady A retired admiral asks Harry to find his missing young wife, but did she drown in a boating accident or did she just decide to leave him? |
September 19, 1974 |
| 3 |
Guardian at the Gates Harry tries to protect an abrasive architect who refuses to believe that someone is trying to kill him after he witnessed a murder. |
September 26, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anatomy of a Frame When Lt. Trench is framed for the murder of an informant, Harry tries to help him by masquerading as a drug pusher. |
September 11, 1975 |
| 2 |
One for the Road An alcoholic attorney, unable to recall the events following a party the night before, hires Harry to ascertain whether she was the driver in a fatal hit-and-run accident. |
September 18, 1975 |
| 3 |
Lester Two Student criminologist Lester Hodges returns to bedevil Harry when diamond smugglers kidnap Harry's stewardess friend Sue, and force him to make an unexpected trip to Paris. |
September 25, 1975 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 1974 |
| Last aired | April 29, 1976 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |