Brothers Brannagan, The

1 9 6 0 – 1 9 6 1 (USA)
39 x 30 minute episodes

Sibling private detectives Mike and Bob Brannagan solved cases around Phoenix, Arizona, in this cheapie syndicated mystery series.

Bob (Mark Roberts) was a serious, down-to-earth professional, while Mike (Steve Dunne) was more of a free spirit, always getting in trouble with women. He had a little black book filled with pick-up lines and sweet snatches of poetry rather than addresses.

Bob was the more intellectual of the two. He set the pace for each case. He scrutinised the clues before acting and hoped the impetuous Mike would follow his game plan.

If plans were followed, Mike usually stayed behind as the backup while Bob probed the situation.

Although Bob and Mike tried to do things in a non-violent way, the situations in which they became involved often called for fists or gunplay.

The brothers’ detective agency was located at 72 Kato Avenue, Phoenix. The series was filmed on location in Arizona.

The black and white series gave Marion Ross – the future Mrs Cunningham of Happy Days – some early work in two episodes.

Mike Brannagan
Steve Dunne
Bob Brannagan
Mark Roberts
Lieutenant Avery
Barney Phillips