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Johnny Staccato( 1959)

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TELEVISION'S JAZZ DETECTIVE

Overview

Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

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    Status

    Ended

    Status

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    Type

    Scripted

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

    • new york city
    • jazz
    • private investigator