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Writer:
Philip Wylie (writer) (episode)
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Seasons:
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Release Date:
20 September 1968 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure
Plot:
This odd series had three rotating stars, who were featured in independent episodes tied together by a loose common theme... more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 9 nominations more
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Cast

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Gene Barry ... Glenn Howard (44 episodes, 1968-1971)

Robert Stack ... Dan Farrell (24 episodes, 1968-1971)
Susan Saint James ... Peggy Maxwell (21 episodes, 1968-1971)

Anthony Franciosa ... Jeff Dillon (17 episodes, 1968-1970)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
90 min (76 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Universal TV more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The pilot for this episode was a two-hour TV-movie produced by Universal for N.B.C. called Fame Is the Name of the Game (1966) (TV). Universal and N.B.C. were the same entities that pioneered the made-for-TV movie (with 1964's See How They Run (1964) (TV), the first full-length film produced especially for home television). "Fame is the Name of the Game", aired in 1966, was the first tele-film produced as a pilot that was picked up for a regular TV series. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Spielberg on Spielberg (2007) (TV) more

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Memorable Series, 14 March 2006
Author: jukesgrrl from Tucson, Arizona

After more than 35 years, I still remember The Name of the Game as one of my all-time favorites. The format was original and the overall vibe cool and classy. The stories were well-written with interesting plot twists. Back then, I had no idea who the writers were but now, of course, Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues) is a TV icon and I'm not surprised to learn his superb career had its genesis here. The actors were on a par above other shows of the day -- movie stars doing a TV turn. not the norm at that time. Susan Saint James made her career on this show. Her character was vivid and sexy and it was obvious she was destined for bigger parts.

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