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Lime Street

Series Overview

Lime Street is an American action/drama series that aired on the ABC television network during the 1985 television season. The series was created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who also served as executive producer alongside husband Harry Thomason and series star Robert Wagner. Robert Wagner is half of a crackerjack team of insurance investigators. A colorful British bachelor (John Standing) is the other half, and he resides in a castle outside London. This Lloyd's of London-type duo travel all over the world to crack some of the toughest insurance cases ever devised by a scriptwriter. Lew Ayres is Wagner's dapper Virginia countrygentleman father and the grandfather to Bob's motherless children.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

CanceledScripted
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1985 – 1985

Premiered: Sat, Sep 21, 1985

Created By
Linda Bloodworth-ThomasonLinda Bloodworth-Thomason

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Oct 26, 1985

Season 1, Episode 5: “Old Pilots Never Die”

Legendary fighter pilot Woody Harrell is testing a new jet prototype when it suddenly vanishes from radar screens leaving Lime Street on the hook for a $200 million insurance payout. Grey and Eddie join the FAA in it's investigation and begin to suspect foul play when no wreckage can be found.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

Producers

Robert Wagner, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Harry Thomason

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Producer

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

Producer

Harry Thomason

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lime Street.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lime Street

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What is Lime Street about?

Lime Street is an American action/drama series that aired on the ABC television network during the 1985 television season. The series was created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who also served as executive producer alongside husband Harry Thomason and series star Robert Wagner. Robert Wagner is half of a crackerjack team of insurance investigators. A colorful British bachelor (John Standing) is the other half, and he resides in a castle outside London. This Lloyd's of London-type duo travel all over the world to crack some of the toughest insurance cases ever devised by a scriptwriter. Lew Ayres is Wagner's dapper Virginia countrygentleman father and the grandfather to Bob's motherless children.

How many seasons does Lime Street have?

Lime Street comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Lime Street?

Key cast members in Lime Street include Robert Wagner, Lew Ayres, Samantha Reed Smith, Maia Brewton, Julie Fulton.

Who created or directed Lime Street?

Lime Street was developed and directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason.