The Thin Man 1957
“Amateur detectives Nick and Nora Charles investigate various crimes.”
What is The Thin Man?
The Thin Man is a television series that aired on NBC for two seasons between 1957 and 1959. The program is based on the popular series of MGM motion pictures released during the 1930s that originally starred William Powell and Myrna Loy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1957
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Thin Man is a television series that aired on NBC for two seasons between 1957 and 1959. The program is based on the popular series of MGM motion pictures released during the 1930s that originally starred William Powell and Myrna Loy. In this television adaptation, Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk portray the lead characters, Nick and Nora Charles. The premise follows Nick Charles, a former private detective who marries the wealthy Nora and attempts to settle down into a quiet life. Despite his intentions to leave his previous career behind, Nick finds that his past frequently catches up with him. Consequently, the couple becomes involved in a series of mysteries that disrupt their domestic life. The show focuses on how these recurring professional entanglements pull the pair into various investigations throughout the duration of the series. By adapting the established characters for a new medium, the production brought the classic mystery dynamic to a television audience during its two-year run on the network.
Should you watch it?
“Former private detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora investigate various crimes together.”
- based on popular MGM movies
- features amateur detective investigations
- past ties frequently pull the couple into mystery
Watch it if you enjoy classic television mysteries based on popular film series.
The series is rated TV-PG and features amateur investigations into various crimes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who starred in the television series?
Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk starred as television versions of Nick and Nora.
When did the series run?
The series ran on NBC for two seasons from 1957 to 1959.
What is the series based on?
The series was based on the popular MGM series of movies from the 1930s.
Who produced the show?
The seventy-two episodes were produced by MGM Television.
What are the main characters' names?
The main characters are private detective Nick Charles and his wealthy wife Nora.