This is simply too cool. Cassavetes was always interesting to watch. Great jazz music...great little group; that looks like Red Norvo on vibes. And in the corner, the club owner, character actor Eduardo Ciannelli.. (4:09) Michael Landon..Post script: Ruta Lee as the secretary. And that short, muscular thug - Nick Cravat, Burt Lancaster's longtime circus pal..(hey, guys I'm cheating - I used to be an actor's agent years ago, so I know faces) BTW When Ciannelli wasn't menacing people in those old gangster pics, he had already sung at La Scala. Fascinating guy..His face was truly his fortune. But his music chops were serious...
This was my favorite show when I was a teenager. I had a huge crush on Cassavetes and was thrilled years later when I met him in person while he was filming Rosemary's Baby in NYC. He was as handsome and cool as ever.
Lucky you! Cassavettes was absolutely unique! You'll never hear someone called "the next Nick Cassavettes." One of a kind - the phrase was invented just so they could use it on him! 😸
This is feature film quality. The dialogue is wonderful, the use of narration rather than boring/stilted scenes is terrific. The continual use of outside scenes makes this come alive. The director's choice to just zero in on a man's feet, etc., so interesting. This is one of the best TV shows I've ever seen, how it lasted only months is just...bizarre.
Thank you soooo much, one of my favorite shows as a kid - That's my NYC, back in the day!!! This was such a cool show, and the night clubs were exactly like this. Love love
I watch these again and again. Love the club, love the jazz, the black and white, the street scenes, the actors, the dialogue, the clothes, the intro including graphics, the way the music is synchronised with the dramatic flow, etc etc
Long time fan of this... Found the location of Waldo's at 13:28 - Wilf Hall on MacDougal St, the trimmings on the Provincetown Playhuose next door are still intact.
Michael Landon as a pop idol. This is the same year Bonanza premiered. This must have been shot before, since Little Joe had a very short haircut in early seasons.
This was a great show. I only knew, unfortunately, of John Cassevettes from “The Dirty Dozen” but have heard of his other movies. The big three networks have had a bad habit of canceling good shows.
The theme composed by Elmer Bernstein for this short lived TV series sounds a lot like the opening theme he composed for the 1957 feature film "Sweet Smell of Success". Thanks for uploading the whole episode for us to enjoy ! TV was filled with private eye shows back then but at least this one had the jazz music background to set it apart from the others. Plus, the intensity of a strong actor like John Cassavetes. Nice mixture of outdoor scenes filmed in NYC and indoor scenes filmed on Hollywood sound stations. So many familiar faces in this one episode: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Robert J Harris , Ruta Lee, Stacy Harris, Michael Landon, etc !
@@actionsub The drummer Shelly Manne was the drummer in most of the jazz club scenes. Shelly owned a jazz club in Hollywood called "Shelley's Manne Hole" which opened in 1960 that I would go to whenever I was in the Los Angeles area. I even participated in a jazz jam session or two there as a vocalist. Shelley and his group performed the now well known title music for TV's "Peter Gunn" and "Mr. Lucky" both written by Henry Mancini.
Shelly Manne and Pete Candoli also appeared in 1955s The Man with the Golden Arm, directed by Preminger, starred Sinatra who was Oscar nominated for Best Actor (he lost to Ernest Borgnine in Marty) Red Norvo (on vibes) appeared in Sinatra's 1957 Kings Go Forth
@@Leonard00000000 I think he is don't quote me on this lol!!!! Do you think this could be put on a movie screen to be seen today.Sometime ago another person noticed that was Willians.
Good show..but couldn't compete with Peter Gunn..enjoyed seeing Ruta Lee, Michael Landon, and Red Norvo. Red was also in Oceans Eleven later that year.
I can see why this show didn't make it. The star wasn't heroic; he panicked under pressure. He was clever in a pinch, but showed nothing distinctive in his personality that would grab the audience. The jazz club as headquarters idea worked much better for T.H.E. Cat, which should definitely have been a hit.
that's sad about what some audiences need to see in a hero. The show didn't make it cuz Cassavettes would argue with writers/directors that he wanted the character to be realistic. To be what a real detective is
This is simply too cool. Cassavetes was always interesting to watch. Great jazz music...great little group; that looks like Red Norvo on vibes. And in the corner, the club owner, character actor Eduardo Ciannelli.. (4:09) Michael Landon..Post script: Ruta Lee as the secretary. And that short, muscular thug - Nick Cravat, Burt Lancaster's longtime circus pal..(hey, guys I'm cheating - I used to be an actor's agent years ago, so I know faces) BTW When Ciannelli wasn't menacing people in those old gangster pics, he had already sung at La Scala. Fascinating guy..His face was truly his fortune. But his music chops were serious...
Thanks for the low down cynthia interesting times
Say more hep kitten ?
. . . and Shelley Manne on drums, Conte Candoli on trumpet -- clearly all recruited around Los Angeles!
I just started watching this and I thought 'Is that a baby-faced Michael Landon?' Thanks for the info.
@@jenniferpierno6108 it is
This was my favorite show when I was a teenager. I had a huge crush on Cassavetes and was thrilled years later when I met him in person while he was filming Rosemary's Baby in NYC. He was as handsome and cool as ever.
Lucky you! Cassavettes was absolutely unique! You'll never hear someone called "the next Nick Cassavettes." One of a kind - the phrase was invented just so they could use it on him! 😸
Spoly! how exciting! How exciting was our city!? Gena Rowlands is awesome too
A jazz musician AND a private eye? Reminds me of "It's a floor wax AND it's a dessert topping."
😂
This is feature film quality. The dialogue is wonderful, the use of narration rather than boring/stilted scenes is terrific. The continual use of outside scenes makes this come alive. The director's choice to just zero in on a man's feet, etc., so interesting. This is one of the best TV shows I've ever seen, how it lasted only months is just...bizarre.
Thank you soooo much, one of my favorite shows as a kid - That's my NYC, back in the day!!! This was such a cool show, and the night clubs were exactly like this. Love love
This series was way ahead of it's time. It should have had a longer run.
It shoulda been on for years, this episode was as good as a movie.
j'adore cette série avec du jazz en toile de fond .
Nobody, but nobody can take off a pair of glasses like Ruta Lee.
Boy howdy 😍!
Love those exterior shots.
I watch these again and again. Love the club, love the jazz, the black and white, the street scenes, the actors, the dialogue, the clothes, the intro including graphics, the way the music is synchronised with the dramatic flow, etc etc
Long time fan of this... Found the location of Waldo's at 13:28 - Wilf Hall on MacDougal St, the trimmings on the Provincetown Playhuose next door are still intact.
Much appreciated.
Luv this show, back when folks wore suits, and women were glamorous.
Wonderful! Too bad we don't have this today.
Who could put this on a movie screen right now???
Michael Landon as a pop idol. This is the same year Bonanza premiered.
This must have been shot before, since Little Joe had a very short haircut in early seasons.
This was a great show.
I only knew, unfortunately, of John Cassevettes from “The Dirty Dozen” but have heard of his other movies.
The big three networks have had a bad habit of canceling good shows.
First episode opening with cool jazz in a nightclub, we knew Cassevetes was going to be very good maybe great. Thank you.
LOVE this show; great actors and great Jazz.Thank you!
The theme composed by Elmer Bernstein for this short lived TV series sounds a lot like the opening theme he composed for the 1957 feature film "Sweet Smell of Success". Thanks for uploading the whole episode for us to enjoy ! TV was filled with private eye shows back then but at least this one had the jazz music background to set it apart from the others. Plus, the intensity of a strong actor like John Cassavetes. Nice mixture of outdoor scenes filmed in NYC and indoor scenes filmed on Hollywood sound stations. So many familiar faces in this one episode: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Robert J Harris , Ruta Lee, Stacy Harris, Michael Landon, etc !
What was the Title of this song???
This show is beyond niche, but damn do I love it so.
Lol I found this while doing a research project on John Williams bc this was his first break - very interesting
When Cassavetes is faking playing the piano, the piano music you actually hear was John Williams' playing.
@@richardwhite3924 IIRC, in the opening scene, it's Williams himself who takes over on the piano while Staccato answers the phone.
@@actionsub The drummer Shelly Manne was the drummer in most of the jazz club scenes. Shelly owned a jazz club in Hollywood called "Shelley's Manne Hole" which opened in 1960 that I would go to whenever I was in the Los Angeles area. I even participated in a jazz jam session or two there as a vocalist. Shelley and his group performed the now well known title music for TV's "Peter Gunn" and "Mr. Lucky" both written by Henry Mancini.
Shelly Manne and Pete Candoli also appeared in 1955s The Man with the Golden Arm, directed by Preminger, starred Sinatra who was Oscar nominated for Best Actor (he lost to Ernest Borgnine in Marty)
Red Norvo (on vibes) appeared in Sinatra's 1957 Kings Go Forth
This is every cliche in the book. I love it.
Baltimore P.D. Detective John (Richard Belzer) Munch's favorite show as a kid.
Omg you're right!
Young joe Cartwright. Good
I dig it
Cassavetes was handsome but he hated entertainment so we couldn't see him sharp like this too much.
Starting at 16:58, who is that woman? Did she wander on the set from another movie?
Original airdate September 10, 1959
Yes, Red Norvo. They name the musicians at the end of the credits.
so hip......too hip for the room !
Joe Cartwright!
You mean Li'l Joe
He also played the lead in 1957 's "I Was A Teenage Werewolf" !
I thought of Charles Ingalls first lol
John Williams from Superman Fame taking over as a piano player
Wow, you sure? That's awesome
@@Leonard00000000 I think he is don't quote me on this lol!!!! Do you think this could be put on a movie screen to be seen today.Sometime ago another person noticed that was Willians.
@@Leonard00000000 Do you know the name of this song????
Excellent episode. Much better than "Peter Gunn," which I find to be too stiff.
Good show..but couldn't compete with Peter Gunn..enjoyed seeing Ruta Lee, Michael Landon, and Red Norvo. Red was also in Oceans Eleven later that year.
Hepcats in comments naming the band personnel on sight
Little Joe in this TV series.....
3:47 Michael Landon out of key? :D :D :D
23:44 to piano maybe John Williams (to credits like Johnny Williams)
Too hip for the room !!!
What is the name of this song????
Odd-meter motif at 10:30?
||: 123 123 123 123 12 12 :||
Proper!
Always thought Vic Arpeggio was better...
Ha!
A bit dated, perhaps korny by today's standards, but interesting & different take on old tried & true P.I. formula.
The girl dancing by herself....weird.....
She digs the jazz
Lovely
She looks like she is gonna hit a joint at one point
I can see why this show didn't make it. The star wasn't heroic; he panicked under pressure. He was clever in a pinch, but showed nothing distinctive in his personality that would grab the audience. The jazz club as headquarters idea worked much better for T.H.E. Cat, which should definitely have been a hit.
that's sad about what some audiences need to see in a hero. The show didn't make it cuz Cassavettes would argue with writers/directors that he wanted the character to be realistic. To be what a real detective is