Mr. Garlund
| Mr. Garlund | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Garlund Touch |
| Theme music composer | Nathan Lang Van Cleave |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 episodes |
| Production | |
| Production locations | CBS Studios, New York City, NY |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | October 7 – December 23, 1960 |
Mr. Garlund, also known as The Garlund Touch, is a television drama broadcast on the CBS network in the United States that aired for just six episodes in 1960.
Production
[edit]The show premiered on October 7, 1960. The six episodes of the show were broadcast on the CBS network Fridays 9–9:30 PM (EST). The series was suspended for five weeks after its fifth episode, returning on December 23 with a new name, The Garlund Touch. two of the episodes were repeated, in early January 1961, then pulled from the airwaves.
Summary
[edit]The show presented the adventures of Frank Garlund (played by veteran TV character actor Charles Quinlivan), a mysterious young financial wizard, whose only confidants were his Asian half-brother Kam Chang, and his foster-father Po Chang.[1][2] Stories revolved around "Garlund's rise in the world of international business and intrigue", and the profound effect Garlund had on people's lives.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Charles Quinlivan as Frank Garlund
- Philip Ahn (whose later credits would include Master Kan in the TV series Kung Fu) as Po Chang
- Kam Tong (temporarily away from his recurring role as Kim Chan/Hey Boy on the concurrent TV series Have Gun, Will Travel) as Kam Chang
Episode list
[edit]- Episode 1 (Pilot) Original Air Date: October 7, 1960
- Frank testifies against a racketeer.
- Episode 2: The Towers Original Air Date: October 14, 1960
- Frank becomes the owner of two worthless towers due to a settlement in a will.
- Episode 3: ? Original Air Date: October 21, 1960
- Frank is accused of ordering the murder of a newspaper publisher.
- Episode 4: The X-27 Original Air Date: October 28, 1960
- The relationship between Frank and a test pilot's widow (Lisa Gaye) may have caused the release of an unstable aircraft.
- Episode 5: ? Original Air Date: November 4, 1960
- Not shown in New York City - instead, "Presidential Countdown" is listed in the New York Times at 9:30 for channel 2 between Route 66 and Twilight Zone
- Episode 6: To Double, Double Vamp Original Air Date: December 23, 1960
- William Campbell guest-starred.
Reception
[edit]"This quirky light-hearted series from Paramount TV failed to catch on."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Moore, Barbara; Bensman, Marvin R.' Van Dyke, Jim (2006) "Prime-Time Television: A Concise History" Greenwood Publishing Group, ISBN 0-275-98142-8, page 137
- ^ Hamamoto, Darrell Y. (1994) "Monitored Peril: Asian Americans and the Politics of TV Representation", University of Minnesota Press, ISBN 0-8166-2368-6, page 8
- ^ Brooks, Tim and March, Earl (2007) "The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946–Present", Random House, ISBN 0-345-45542-8, page 786
- ^ Mr. Garlund webpage on the Classic TV Themes
External links
[edit]- Mr. Garlund at IMDb