

TV series
Bourbon Street Beat
1959–1960, English, on ABC. Created by Charles Hoffman.
"Bourbon Street Beat" is a private detective series produced by Warner Brothers Television which aired on the ABC network from October 5, 1959, to July 4, 1960. It featured Richard Long as Rex Randolph, Andrew Duggan as Cal Calhoun, Van Williams as Kenny Madison, and Arlene Howell as Melody Lee Mercer, the secretary at the New Orleans detective agency in which they worked. The show is set in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and revolves around the lives of Rex Randolph (Long) and Cal Calhoun (Duggan), who run a detective agency called Randolph and Calhoun — Special Services. The agency is based in the Absinthe House, a French Quarter nightclub on Bourbon Street.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1960
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S1 E39: Teresa
Aired 4 July 1960
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Charles HoffmanCreator
- Andrew DugganCal Calhoun · 39 ep
- Van WilliamsKenny Madison · 39 ep
- Richard LongRex Randolph · 39 ep
- Arlene HowellMelody Lee Mercer · 39 ep
- Eddie ColeThe Baron · 5 ep
- Nita TalbotCast · 4 ep
- Robert ColbertCast · 3 ep
- Diane McBainChristina · 3 ep
- Tommy FarrellJay O'Hanlon · 3 ep
- Richard RustCast · 2 ep
- Marie WindsorCast · 2 ep
- Walter BurkeCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 October 1959
- Last aired
- 4 July 1960
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Bourbon Street Beat: quick answers
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How many seasons of Bourbon Street Beat are there?
Bourbon Street Beat has 1 season and 39 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Bourbon Street Beat finished?
Yes. Bourbon Street Beat ended in 1960, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Bourbon Street Beat suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Bourbon Street Beat?
If you liked Bourbon Street Beat, try FX: The Series, Hill Street Blues, L.A.'s Finest.
Who created Bourbon Street Beat?
Bourbon Street Beat was created by Charles Hoffman and stars Andrew Duggan, Van Williams, Richard Long.
