TV series
The Man Who Never Was
1966–1967, English, on ABC. Created by John Newland.
After millionaire playboy Mark Wainwright is mistaken for American spy Peter Murphy and killed by the KGB, Murphy assumes his identity and lifestyle, which makes a perfect cover for his covert activities.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1967
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Latest episode
S1 E18: I Take This Woman
Aired 4 January 1967
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 September 1966
- Last aired
- 4 January 1967
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Man Who Never Was: quick answers
Is The Man Who Never Was worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Man Who Never Was are there?
The Man Who Never Was has 1 season and 18 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Man Who Never Was finished?
Yes. The Man Who Never Was ended in 1967, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Never Was on?
The Man Who Never Was isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Man Who Never Was parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Man Who Never Was?
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Who created The Man Who Never Was?
The Man Who Never Was was created by John Newland and stars Robert Lansing, Dana Wynter, Murray Hamilton.