Johnny Staccato
“TELEVISION'S JAZZ DETECTIVE”
Series Overview
Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 27 Episodes
30 min per episode
1959 – 1960
Premiered: Thu, Sep 10, 1959
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Wild Reed”
When Frankie Aspen's saxophone-playing takes a sudden turn for the worse, Johnny determines to find out what is bothering him.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Johnny Staccato Theme (Intro & Outro)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2015-09-27
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Johnny Staccato about?
Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
How many seasons does Johnny Staccato have?
Johnny Staccato comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Johnny Staccato?
Key cast members in Johnny Staccato include John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli.
Who created or directed Johnny Staccato?
Johnny Staccato was developed and directed by Not specified.