Dante

Dante (1960-1961)

EndedScripted showDrama, Adventure, Crime

Dante was an adventure/drama series that aired on NBC from 1960-1961.

Willie Dante, a former gambler. runs Dante's Inferno, a nightclub in San Francisco.

Dante is a former underworld character trying to go straight running the nightclub, but the police don't believe he's completely legitimate and some of his former underworld pals keep trying to lure him back into his former illicit activities.

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Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Around a Dark Corneravr. 10, 1961
S01E25The Sesame Keyavr. 3, 1961
S01E24Friendly Assassinmars 27, 1961
S01E23Hunter With a Badgemars 20, 1961
S01E22Dante in the Darkmars 13, 1961
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who were the main cast members of 'Dante'?

The main cast members of 'Dante' included Howard Duff as Willie Dante, Alan Mowbray as Howard, and Tom D'Andrea as Biff.

What genre does 'Dante' belong to?

'Dante' belonged to the crime drama genre.

Where was 'Dante' set?

'Dante' was primarily set in a fictional San Francisco nightclub called "Dante's Inferno".

Who created 'Dante'?

'Dante' was created by Mort Briskin.

What was the premise of 'Dante'?

'Dante' followed the story of Willie Dante, the owner of a nightclub who frequently found himself involved in helping people in need and solving crimes.

Who was the target audience for 'Dante'?

'Dante' targeted a general audience, particularly fans of crime drama and mystery.

Did 'Dante' receive any awards or nominations?

Unfortunately, 'Dante' did not receive any notable awards or nominations during its run.

What was the runtime of each episode of 'Dante'?

Each episode of 'Dante' had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.

Did 'Dante' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'Dante' featured various notable guest stars throughout its run, including actors like Peter Lorre and Vincent Price.

What was the airtime of 'Dante'?

'Dante' aired on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM.

How many episodes were produced for 'Dante'?

'Dante' had a total of 26 episodes produced.

Did 'Dante' have a memorable theme song?

Yes, 'Dante' had a catchy and memorable theme song that added to the show's ambiance.

Was 'Dante' critically acclaimed?

'Dante' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its premise and characters, while others found it formulaic.

Did 'Dante' have any notable spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'Dante' did not have any notable spin-offs or related shows.

What was the overall reception of 'Dante' by the audience?

'Dante' had a dedicated fan base who enjoyed its crime-solving adventures and the charismatic lead character, Willie Dante.

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