Sherlock Holmes 1954
What is Sherlock Holmes?
The television series Sherlock Holmes was the first American television series of Sherlock Holmes adventures and it aired in syndication in the fall of 1954. The series consisted of 39 half-hour episodes, with mostly original stories.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 18, 1954
- Last aired
- Oct 17, 1955
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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The television series Sherlock Holmes was the first American television series of Sherlock Holmes adventures and it aired in syndication in the fall of 1954. The series consisted of 39 half-hour episodes, with mostly original stories. Sheldon Reynolds was the producer of the series, which was filmed in France by Guild Films. Ronald Howard played the role of Holmes, while Howard Marion Crawford portrayed Watson. Archie Duncan appeared in many episodes as Inspector Lestrade and Richard Larke, also known as Kenneth Richards, played Sgt. Wilkins in several episodes. The series had an associate producer, Nicole Milinaire, who was one of the first women to attain a senior production role in a television series. The series brought the classic Sherlock Holmes stories to life in a new format for American audiences. The production team worked together to create the episodes, with filming taking place in France.
Should you watch it?
“Ronald Howard stars as the legendary detective in this 1954 collection of original mystery adventures.”
- original storylines
- historical significance
- classic detective format
- limited episode run
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic television mysteries featuring iconic literary characters.
The series is rated TV-PG.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
- E1 The Case of the Cunningham Heritage Oct 18, 1954
- E2 The Case of Lady Beryl Oct 25, 1954
- E3 The Case of the Pennsylvania Gun Nov 1, 1954
- E4 The Case of the Texas Cowgirl Nov 8, 1954
- E5 The Case of the Belligerent Ghost Nov 15, 1954
- E6 The Case of the Shy Ballerina Nov 22, 1954
- E7 The Case of the Winthrop Legend Nov 29, 1954
- E8 The Case of the Blind Man's Bluff Dec 6, 1954
- E9 The Case of Harry Crocker Dec 6, 1954
- E10 The Mother Hubbard Case Dec 20, 1954
- E11 The Case of the Red Headed League Dec 27, 1954
- E12 The Case of the Shoeless Engineer Jan 3, 1955
- E13 The Case of the Split Ticket Jan 10, 1955
- E14 The Case of the French Interpreter Jan 17, 1955
- E15 The Case of the Singing Violin Jan 24, 1955
- E16 The Case of the Greystone Inscription Jan 31, 1955
- E17 The Case of the Laughing Mummy Feb 7, 1955
- E18 The Case of the Thistle Killer Feb 14, 1955
- E19 The Case of the Vanished Detective Feb 21, 1955
- E20 The Case of the Careless Suffragette Feb 28, 1955
- E21 The Case of the Reluctant Carpenter Mar 7, 1955
- E22 The Case of the Deadly Prophecy Mar 14, 1955
- E23 The Case of the Christmas Pudding Apr 4, 1955
- E24 The Case of the Night Train Riddle Apr 11, 1955
- E25 The Case of the Violent Suitor Apr 18, 1955
- E26 The Case of the Baker Street Nursemaids Apr 25, 1955
- E27 The Case of the Perfect Husband Mar 2, 1955
- E28 The Case of the Jolly Hangman May 9, 1955
- E29 The Case of the Impostor Mystery May 16, 1955
- E30 The Case of the Eiffel Tower May 23, 1955
- E31 The Case of the Exhumed Client May 30, 1955
- E32 The Case of the Impromtu Performance Jun 6, 1955
- E33 The Case of the Baker Street Bachelors Jun 20, 1955
- E34 The Case of the Royal Murder Jun 27, 1955
- E35 The Case of the Haunted Gainsborough Jul 4, 1955
- E36 The Case of the Neurotic Detective Jul 11, 1955
- E37 The Case of the Unlucky Gambler Jul 18, 1955
- E38 The Case of the Diamond Tooth Sep 19, 1955
- E39 The Case of the Tyrant's Daughter Oct 17, 1955
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The series aired in syndication in the fall of 1954.
Who plays Sherlock Holmes?
Ronald Howard portrays Sherlock Holmes.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of 39 half-hour episodes.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed in France.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Sheldon Reynolds.