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Is Martin Kane, Private Eye coming back?

Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949–1954) — drama · action · crime on NBC

The answer: Concluded April 8, 1954.
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Genre
Drama · Action · Crime
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
September 1, 1949
Ended
April 8, 1954
Runtime
~30 min per episode
5seasons
14episodes

About Martin Kane, Private Eye

Martin Kane, Private Eye, ended on April 8, 1954. The series concluded its run on NBC after five seasons of crime drama. It was a notable early television detective series that captivated audiences during its time, spanning from its debut in 1949 through its final episode in 1954.

The show was centered around the character of Martin Kane, a private detective working in New York City. Throughout its run, the series depicted Kane solving various crimes, with his personality and relationships evolving over the years. The series was known for its portrayal of Kane's interactions with the police and the consistent presence of Happy McMann's tobacco shop, a familiar hangout spot.

The cast featured actors such as Mark Stevens, Lloyd Nolan, William Gargan, and Lee Tracy, each portraying Martin Kane at different times. The show had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode. Since the series has ended, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons to anticipate.

Martin Kane, Private Eye episode schedule

14 aired

Aired · 14

DateEp.Title
May 20, 1954 S5·E4 The Milk Bottle Murder
April 8, 1954 S5·E29 The Shoeshine Murder
August 27, 1953 S5·E1 Episode5-1
June 25, 1953 S4·E33 Trip To Bermuda
June 11, 1953 S4·E31 Subway Switch
April 23, 1953 S4·E25 The Comic Strip Killer
May 29, 1952 S4·E1 Episode 1
March 27, 1952 S3·E27 The Black Pearls
January 31, 1952 S3·E19 A Crooner is Murdered
January 3, 1952 S3·E11 Rest Home Murder
August 30, 1951 S3·E1 Episode 3-1
March 1, 1951 S2·E20 The District Attorney Killer
August 31, 1950 S2·E1 Episode 2-1
September 1, 1949 S1·E1 Episode1-1

Martin Kane, Private Eye cast

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