SurfSide 6

SurfSide 6 (1960-1962)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Crime

Surfside 6 is an ABC television series which aired from 1960 to 1962. The show centered on a Miami Beach detective agency set on a houseboat and featured Troy Donahue as Sandy Winfield II; Van Williams as Kenny Madison (a character recycled from Bourbon Street Beat); and Lee Patterson as Dave Thorne. Diane McBain co-starred as socialite Daphne Dutton, whose yacht was berthed next to their houseboat. Margarita Sierra also had a supporting role as Cha Cha O'Brien, an entertainer who worked at The Boom Boom Room, a popular Miami Beach hangout at the Fontainebleau Hotel, directly across the street from Surfside 6. Surfside 6 was in fact a real address in Miami Beach, where an unrelated houseboat was moored at the time; it can also be seen in the sweeping aerial establishing shot of the Fontainebleu in 1964's Goldfinger.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E40Midnight for Prince Charmingjuin 25, 1962
S02E39House on Boca Keyjuin 18, 1962
S02E38The Neutral Cornerjuin 11, 1962
S02E37Pawn's Gambitjuin 4, 1962
S02E36Masquerademai 28, 1962
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did SurfSide 6 premiere?

SurfSide 6 premiered in 1960.

Who starred in the TV show SurfSide 6?

Lee Patterson, Van Williams, and Margarita Sierra starred in SurfSide 6.

What is SurfSide 6 about?

SurfSide 6 is about two detectives, Dave Thorne and Ken Madison, who run a detective agency in Miami Beach, along with their friend and landlord, Sandy Winfield II.

What was the time slot for the first season of SurfSide 6?

The first season of SurfSide 6 aired on Mondays from 10:00pm-11:00pm.

How many episodes were in the first season of SurfSide 6?

There were 30 episodes in the first season of SurfSide 6.

Who played the character of Sandy Winfield II?

Character actor, Troy Donahue, played Sandy Winfield II in SurfSide 6.

What was the theme song for SurfSide 6?

"SurfSide 6" was the theme song for SurfSide 6.

Who was the creator of SurfSide 6?

William T. Orr created SurfSide 6.

What was SurfSide 6's target audience?

SurfSide 6 targeted a male audience.

How many seasons did SurfSide 6 last?

SurfSide 6 lasted two seasons.

What was the exterior shot used for the SurfSide 6 building?

The exterior shot used for the SurfSide 6 building was actually the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.

Who directed the majority of SurfSide 6 episodes?

Richard Whorf directed the majority of SurfSide 6 episodes.

What was the name of the detective agency in SurfSide 6?

The detective agency in SurfSide 6 was called SurfSide 6.

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Also known as

  • Surfside Six (United States)
  • Сёрфсайд 6 (Russian Federation)
  • Rompeolas 6 (Spain)

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