Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends and simply as Gunn to his enemies, he did his job in a calm cool way.
Cast: Craig Stevens, Lola Albright, Herschel Bernardi
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38 episodes
1. The KillWhen Mother is approached by gangsters to pay protection money, she asks Peter Gunn to intervene. When she refuses to pay, a bomb is set off in her night club.TV-PGCCSep 22, 1958
2. Streetcar JonesA jazz musician is killed and another musician is accused. Pete is called in to the case. This episode features the jazz music of Henry Mancini.TV-PGCCSep 29, 1958
3. The Vicious DogA newspaper reporter writing an expose of a crime boss is attacked by a dog. Pete is called in to investigate.TV-PGCCOct 6, 1958
4. The Blind PianistA "blind" pianist witnesses a murder and, to protect his secret, hires Pete to find the killer.TV-PGCCOct 13, 1958
5. The FrogPete is called by a gangster's leg man who is then murdered. Pete becomes involved in a search for incriminating evidence.TV-PGCC30minOct 20, 1958
6. The Chinese HangmanPete is asked by a religious cult leader to find a missing girl and the money she had access to.TV-PGCCOct 27, 1958
7. Lynn's BluesSinger Lynn Martel has lost all hope after her boyfriend has been killed. The killing was arranged by Nat Kreuger, Martel's obsessed boss. When Peter Gunn tries to help her, his life also becomes endangered.TV-PGCCNov 3, 1958
8. Rough BuckA famous boxer is murdered. Pete is hired by the dead fighter's brother to find the killer. Peter Gunn's investigation leads him to a shady fight manager and a nightclub stripper.TV-PGCCNov 10, 1958
9. Image of SallyNightclub singer Sally Hall is caught between two crime bosses who intend to have her at all costs.TV-PGCCNov 17, 1958
10. The Man with the ScarRoy Davidson the D.A.'s son is being framed for a crime he did not commit, Gunn investigates and is surprised by what he undercovers.TV-PGCCNov 24, 1958
11. Death House TestamentTen minutes before his execution a convicted murder hires Peter Gunn to find the $700,000 he stole, hand it over to the bond company, collect the 10% reward and give it to his daughter.TV-PGCCDec 1, 1958
12. The TorchA man is burnt to death. His widow hires Peter Gunn to find out who killed him.TV-PGCCDec 8, 1958
13. The JockeyBilly Arnet's girlfriend falls through a skylight, to her death. Peter Gunn is hired prove it was not an accident but murder.TV-PGCCDec 15, 1958
14. Sisters Of The FriendlessA young man is accused of murder, and the only witnesses for the defense are two nuns who are unable to leave their convent.TV-PGCCDec 22, 1958
15. The LeaperAn elderly circus performer is shot by a man using a high-powered rifle while standing on the ledge of an apartment building. The man's wife asks Peter Gunn to investigate the death of her husband.TV-PGCCDec 29, 1958
16. The FuseA union boss's birthday starts off with a bang, and the crime boss who is the chief suspect wants Pete to clear his name before the situation gets even more explosive.TV-PGCCJan 5, 1959
17. Let's Kill TimothyA couple of safe-crackers realize too late that the lookout on their jewel store burglary is no longer looking out, he's absconded with the most valuable jewels. The double-crosser bursts into Mother's nightclub to beg Peter Gunn to protect a mysterious 4th conspirator, Timothy, who turns out to be a trained seal. Why would anyone want to kill Timothy?TV-PGCCJan 19, 1959
18. The Missing Night WatchmanA body gets dumped off the pier, and Peter is hired by the proprietor of an antiquities shop to locate a stash of diamonds owned by an eccentric collector. Be prepared for some great dialogue.TV-PGCCJan 26, 1959
19. Murder On The MidwayPeter Gunn is hired by a man known as the Baron to protect Rowena, the roommate of a murdered carnival dancer. Rowena is the Baron's girlfriend, and when she becomes infatuated with Gunn, the Baron threatens the private investgator.TV-PGCCFeb 2, 1959
20. Pecos PeteThere's trouble in Texas when a cowboy gets clobbered, and his brother, a cattle baron, hires Pete to find his killer. The welcome is none too warm, even when Pete goes native and dons the local attire. Mancini's score takes on a western swang. Marks the introduction of the new series logo design.TV-PGCCFeb 9, 1959
21. ScubaA series of unsolved robberies have an insurance company looking to Pete to find the culprits. The investigation begins where a partner in a diving company was found murdered, and Pete hooks up with a Don Ho fan who is into water sports.TV-PGCCFeb 16, 1959
22. Edie Finds a CorpseEdie is having her apartment renovated and during the renovations she uncovers a body.TV-PGCCFeb 23, 1959
23. The Dirty WordAfter her husband is murdered, Louise Sinclair hits the bottle and her husbands lawyer consoles her.TV-PGCCMar 2, 1959
24. The Ugly FrameLt. Jacoby tries to nail Quoit on a murder charge but is foiled by misinformation.TV-PGCCMar 9, 1959
25. The Lederer StoryMr. Lederer falls overboard on his yacht at night, and soon after his wife is poisoned, Gunn investigates.TV-PGCCMar 16, 1959
26. Keep SmilingPeter Gunn poses as a professional bowler to investigate a case of blackmail and murder.TV-PGCCMar 23, 1959
27. BreakoutAn escaped gangster lives in a rundown apartment undetected, wearing bandages. He hires Gunn to locate his brother and finds out that the man was involved in a payroll robbery.TV-PGCCMar 30, 1959
28. Pay Now, Kill LaterAfter serving 14 years for a crime he did not commit, Spain decides to commit the crime he was sentenced and already served time for.TV-PGCCApr 6, 1959
29. Skin DeepWealthy Helena Mears hires Peter Gunn to investigate the disappearance of her young sister Katie. Pete learns that Helena, lonely and jealous of Katie's popularity, has met an amorous but unscrupulous Latin who has been secretly seeing Katie.TV-PGCCApr 13, 1959
30. February GirlModel June Holton witnesses the murder of a photographer, only problem is she wasn't wearing her glasses and can't identify him.TV-PGCCApr 20, 1959
31. Love Me to DeathThree lonely rich sisters and one of them finds a boyfriend, but is he really interested in her or her money. Five dead wives tell a different story.TV-PGCCApr 27, 1959
32. The Family AffairB.E. Raleigh's only relative, a nephew named Martin, was imprisoned for stealing from his uncle's company. Now that the Uncle is dying there are many attempts on the rich uncle's life to make his demise quicker.TV-PGCCMay 4, 1959
33. Lady Wind, Bells FanFan Dancer, Darling Lillian of The Green Dragon is given a special fan one that holds the key to the past.TV-PGCCMay 11, 1959
34. Bullet for a BadgeAn attempt on Lt. Jacoby is made when he receives a mysterious phone call and set up for a bullet.TV-PGCCMay 18, 1959
35. Kill from NowhereWealthy invalid Louise Reardon has an attempt made on her life and Gunn is hired to find her Aide, Scully.TV-PGCCMay 25, 1959
36. VendettaSomebody shoots Edie in an attempt to get to Gunn. Jacoby still in the hospital gives Pete a clue as to who is seeking revenge.TV-PGCCJun 1, 1959
37. The CoffinGunn is hired to accompany a coffin to Mexico City, the hitch is that there is no body in the coffin only money stolen during a robbery.TV-PGCCJun 8, 1959
38. The PortraitAn unfaithful wife is dismayed that after her lovers death a portrait of her goes missing, she hires Gunn to retrieve the painting.TV-PGCCJun 15, 1959
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Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends and simply as Gunn to his enemies, he did his job in a calm cool way.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Blake Edwards
- Studio
- Spartan Productions (III)
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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