Mann's Best Friends

Mann's Best Friends (1985)

EndedScripted showComedy

Mann's Best Friends was a Channel 4 comedy about the misfit residents of a lodging house, their landlord, and the ex-water board official who moves in to try to bring some order.

Henry Mann (Barry Stanton) is the owner of The Laurels, a rundown guest house populated by a motley crew of odd characters.

Hamish Ordway (Fulton Mackay), who has recently retired from his job at the water board, moves into The Laurels. He's a pompous, fussy, nosy little man who loves interfering in everyone else's business.

Other residents include an alcoholic named Duncan (Bernard Bresslaw) and a blonde "drama tutor" named Dolly Delights (Patricia Burke), who likes to entertain lots of "gentlemen callers" in her room.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode Sixmai 20, 1985
S01E05Episode Fivemai 13, 1985
S01E04Episode Fourmai 6, 1985
S01E03Episode Threeavr. 29, 1985
S01E02Episode Twoavr. 22, 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Mann's Best Friends premiere?

Mann's Best Friends premiered on September 14, 1985.

Who were the main cast members of Mann's Best Friends?

The main cast members of Mann's Best Friends were Ernie Hudson, Linda Thorson, and Allan Royal.

What was the plot of Mann's Best Friends?

Mann's Best Friends was about a group of dogs who help their owner, a private investigator, solve crimes.

What was the name of the private investigator in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the private investigator in Mann's Best Friends was Tom Mann.

What was the breed of the dog named Duke in Mann's Best Friends?

The breed of the dog named Duke in Mann's Best Friends was a Doberman Pinscher.

Who played the role of Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends?

Ernie Hudson played the role of Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends.

What was the name of the dog who helped solve crimes alongside Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the dog who helped solve crimes alongside Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends was King.

What was the name of the secretary who worked for Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the secretary who worked for Tom Mann in Mann's Best Friends was Caryn.

What was the name of the actress who played the role of Caryn in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the actress who played the role of Caryn in Mann's Best Friends was Linda Thorson.

What was the name of the actor who played the role of Frank in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the actor who played the role of Frank in Mann's Best Friends was Allan Royal.

In which city was Mann's Best Friends set?

Mann's Best Friends was set in Los Angeles.

What was the name of the main villain in Mann's Best Friends?

The name of the main villain in Mann's Best Friends was Victor Gunderson.

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