Michael Shayne

Broadcast History: 16 October 1944 to 10 July 1953

Based on the book Dividend on Death by Brett Halliday, the series features a red-headed, tough-talking Miami detective. The lead role was first played by Wally Maher and later by Jeff Chandler, with Robert Stirling and Donald Curtis also taking the part for a short while. This show is somewhat violent, with Shayne being perpetually “slammed” or “slugging” someone else. This P.I.’s approach to tackling crime is most definitely a physical one.