The Outsider
Series Overview
The Outsider was the story of David Ross, a go-it-alone private investigator who's always where the action is. Darren McGavin played Ross, a man living in an off-beat, always-dangerous world. The series aired for one season on NBC and was a precursor of sorts to The Rockford Files in that it featured a loner private detective who had previously done time in prison for a crime he didn't commit and who never quite fit into a rapidly changing environment.
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1 Season • 26 Episodes
60 min per episode
1968 – 1969
Premiered: Wed, Sep 18, 1968
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Through a Stained Glass Window”
Ross is hired to serve a subpoena on a Howard Hughes like millionaire who has never been photographed and uncovers a curious love affair along with a murder plot.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Huggins
Roy Huggins, Paul Freeman
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Huggins
Producer
Paul Freeman
Producer
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What is The Outsider about?
The Outsider was the story of David Ross, a go-it-alone private investigator who's always where the action is. Darren McGavin played Ross, a man living in an off-beat, always-dangerous world. The series aired for one season on NBC and was a precursor of sorts to The Rockford Files in that it featured a loner private detective who had previously done time in prison for a crime he didn't commit and who never quite fit into a rapidly changing environment.
How many seasons does The Outsider have?
The Outsider comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Outsider?
Key cast members in The Outsider include Darren McGavin.
Who created or directed The Outsider?
The Outsider was developed and directed by Roy Huggins.