The Thin Man

The Thin Man (1957-1959)

EndedScripted showComedy, Action, Mystery

Nick Charles is a private detective who marries rich Nora and decides to settle down. Unfortunately, Nicks past frequently catches up with him involving the couple in a mystery. The Tv series stars Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk in the roles of the popluar 1930's MGM movie series starring William Powell as Nick Charles and Mirna Loy as Nora Charles.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E35Paradise DiscoveredJun 26, 1959
S02E34Cherchez La SexpotJun 19, 1959
S02E33Bat McKidderickJun 12, 1959
S02E32Cold CargoJun 5, 1959
S02E31Dear Dead DaysMay 29, 1959
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Thin Man' premiere?

'The Thin Man' premiered on September 20, 1957.

Who were the main characters in 'The Thin Man'?

The main characters in 'The Thin Man' were Nick and Nora Charles.

What was the occupation of Nick Charles in 'The Thin Man'?

Nick Charles was a former detective in 'The Thin Man'.

What was the occupation of Nora Charles in 'The Thin Man'?

Nora Charles was the wealthy socialite wife of Nick Charles in 'The Thin Man'.

In what city did 'The Thin Man' take place?

'The Thin Man' took place in New York City.

Who were the creators of 'The Thin Man'?

'The Thin Man' was created by Rex Stout and Stanley Roberts.

What was the genre of 'The Thin Man'?

'The Thin Man' was a crime drama series.

How many episodes were there in 'The Thin Man'?

'The Thin Man' had a total of 72 episodes.

Did 'The Thin Man' win any awards?

'The Thin Man' did not win any major awards.

Did 'The Thin Man' have a laugh track?

No, 'The Thin Man' did not have a laugh track.

Did 'The Thin Man' have a recurring theme or catchphrase?

Yes, 'The Thin Man' had a recurring theme called "Sleigh Ride in July".

Who composed the theme song for 'The Thin Man'?

The theme song for 'The Thin Man' was composed by David Raksin.

Was 'The Thin Man' based on a book or a movie?

Yes, 'The Thin Man' was based on a series of detective novels by Dashiell Hammett, and also inspired several movies.

Did 'The Thin Man' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'The Thin Man' featured guest stars such as Barbara Eden, Lee Marvin, and Burt Reynolds.

What was the time slot for 'The Thin Man'?

'The Thin Man' aired on Fridays at 8:30 PM.

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Also known as

  • Las Aventuras de Nick Charles (Chile)

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