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Dan Raven

Series Overview

Dan Raven is an American crime drama starring Skip Homeier which aired on NBC between January 23, 1960, and January 6, 1961. The setting of the series is the famous Sunset Strip of West Hollywood, California. The series focuses on activities of the sheriff's department, including those of the fictitious Lieutenant Dan Raven and his assistant, Sergeant Burke, played by Dan Barton. Quinn K. Redeker appeared as photographer Perry Levitt. The program aired for a half-hour from January 1960 until September 23, when it expanded for thirteen hour-long segments. Dan Raven featured contemporary celebrities appearing as themselves, including Buddy Hackett, Paul Anka, Marty Ingels, Bob Crewe, and Bobby Darin. Darin appeared in the first of the hour-long episodes, "The High Cost of Fame". The long-running 77 Sunset Strip ran on ABC at 9 p.m. Eastern on the same Friday evenings as Dan Raven, which started at 7:30. Dan Raven, in the hour format, faced difficult opposition from the second season of CBS Western series Rawhide starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. Its competition on ABC was the sitcom Harrigan and Son, starring Pat O'Brien and Roger Perry. Other selected episodes include: ⁕"The Mechanic" with Buddy Hackett on September 30

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1960 – 1961

Premiered: Fri, Sep 23, 1960

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jan 6, 1961

Season 1, Episode 13: “Buy a Nightmare”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dan Raven

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What is Dan Raven about?

Dan Raven is an American crime drama starring Skip Homeier which aired on NBC between January 23, 1960, and January 6, 1961. The setting of the series is the famous Sunset Strip of West Hollywood, California. The series focuses on activities of the sheriff's department, including those of the fictitious Lieutenant Dan Raven and his assistant, Sergeant Burke, played by Dan Barton. Quinn K. Redeker appeared as photographer Perry Levitt. The program aired for a half-hour from January 1960 until September 23, when it expanded for thirteen hour-long segments. Dan Raven featured contemporary celebrities appearing as themselves, including Buddy Hackett, Paul Anka, Marty Ingels, Bob Crewe, and Bobby Darin. Darin appeared in the first of the hour-long episodes, "The High Cost of Fame". The long-running 77 Sunset Strip ran on ABC at 9 p.m. Eastern on the same Friday evenings as Dan Raven, which started at 7:30. Dan Raven, in the hour format, faced difficult opposition from the second season of CBS Western series Rawhide starring Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. Its competition on ABC was the sitcom Harrigan and Son, starring Pat O'Brien and Roger Perry. Other selected episodes include: ⁕"The Mechanic" with Buddy Hackett on September 30

How many seasons does Dan Raven have?

Dan Raven comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Dan Raven?

Key cast members in Dan Raven include Skip Homeier, Quinn K. Redeker, Dan Barton.

Who created or directed Dan Raven?

Dan Raven was developed and directed by Not specified.