Front Page Detective
Series Overview
Front Page Detective is an American crime drama series which aired on the DuMont Television Network on Fridays at 9:30pm ET from July 6, 1951 to September 19, 1952, with a few more episodes shown in 1953. The program was then in broadcast syndication for several years thereafter. It chronicles the stories of David Chase a newspaper columnist who helps police solve especially difficult mysteries. The title derived from a popular mystery magazine of the same name.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 36 Episodes
24–30 min per episode
1951 – 1952
Premiered: Fri, Jul 6, 1951
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 37: “Troubles with Doubles”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Levitt, Robert Mitcher
Jerry Fairbanks
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Fairbanks
Producer
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What is Front Page Detective about?
Front Page Detective is an American crime drama series which aired on the DuMont Television Network on Fridays at 9:30pm ET from July 6, 1951 to September 19, 1952, with a few more episodes shown in 1953. The program was then in broadcast syndication for several years thereafter. It chronicles the stories of David Chase a newspaper columnist who helps police solve especially difficult mysteries. The title derived from a popular mystery magazine of the same name.
How many seasons does Front Page Detective have?
Front Page Detective comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Front Page Detective?
Key cast members in Front Page Detective include Edmund Lowe.
Who created or directed Front Page Detective?
Front Page Detective was developed and directed by Gene Levitt, Robert Mitcher.