---
title: "The Partners"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-partners-1971"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10121
imdb_id: "tt0066697"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 20
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Partners (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-partners-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Partners is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 20 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Don Adams stars as a detective in this 1971 American television sitcom that aired on NBC."

### Why Watch
- features Don Adams
- short-lived series

### Caveats & Content Note
- only one season produced
- Tone & Suitability: This is a standard American television sitcom from the early 1970s.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sitcom, comedy, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-partners-1971#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 17 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Don Adams
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Don Adams** as *Det. Lennie Crooke*
- **Rupert Crosse** as *Det. George Robinson*
- **John Doucette** as *Capt. Aaron William Andrews*
- **Dick Van Patten** as *Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom*
- **Robert Karvelas**
- **Yvonne Craig**
- **Ronald Long**
- **Joey Forman**
- **Mark Roberts**
- **Rick Jason**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did The Partners air?
The series aired from September 18, 1971, through September 8, 1972.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The series stars Don Adams.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
The Partners is an American sitcom.

### Q: Which network broadcast the show?
The series was broadcast on NBC.

### Q: How many seasons were produced?
The show consisted of one season.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Partners — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10121)
- [The Partners (TV Series 1971-1972) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066697/fullcredits/)
- [The Partners - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Partners)
- [The Partners (TV Series 1971-1972) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10121-the-partners/cast)
- [The Partners - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-partners/cast/1000238977/)
- [The Partners (1971-1972) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-partners/cnsCH8G1qO8RAqdXjky935/credits/)

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