Spy Television
Titles mentioned in the book Spy Television (Wesley Britton, Praeger Television Collection, 2004).
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- StarsGrant RichardsMel RuickWestbrook Van VoorhisForeign and domestic enemies of the United States are dealt with under the direction of John Randolph, primarily by agent Carter in the first and third seasons, by many different agents the middle year.
- StarsBrian DonlevyHerb ButterfieldLyle Talbot"The Commissioner" sends US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales where he encounters adventure and international intrigue, all played out using extreme violence.
- StarsJerome ThorGerald MohrJames DalyThe experiences of Robert Cannon and Helen Davis, foreign correspondents for "Consolidated News". Stories relate to their attempts to infiltrate and expose espionage rings.
- CreatorJay Richard KennedyStarsBarry SullivanByron KeithDon C. HarveyThe Man Called X was Agent Ken Thurston who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. He was sent all around the world by the Intelligence Bureau to gather information and protect U.S interests. His code name is simply X.
- StarsRichard CarlsonJohn ZarembaVirginia StefanHerbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends.
- StarsRobert AldaHenk RigtersLous HensenWilliam Thompson, an American intelligence agent, goes on missions deep behind enemy lines to gather information about threats to American security and protect American diplomats abroad.
- StarsRon RandellLionel MurtonRobert GallicoFrank Hawthorne is an agent in World War II's Office of Strategic Services (O. S. S.), the U. S.'s spy agency. He operates behind German lines in France with the assistance of the French Resistance and his assistant, Sergeant O'Brien.
- StarsBrian KeithEdwin ReimersArthur SpaceIn revenge for the Communist government in Poland having sent his mother to a concentration camp where she died, Matt Anders devotes himself to freeing others from totalitarian countries.
- StarsBruce GordonEllis M. ZachariasJohn SuttonThe files of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias were the basis of this series based on American counterespionage from 25 years in naval intelligence. The stories were connected with the Cold War which required frequent updates supplied by Admiral Zacharias, who served as technical consultant for the series. Bruce Gordon, played Commander Matson who hosted the program and was occasionally featured in several episodes.
- CreatorMichael ArlenStarsCharles McGrawJames FlavinG. Pat CollinsStories of an Espionage Agent.
- StarsDavid HedisonLuciana PaluzziPaul BurkeVictor Sebastian is a successful undercover agent based in Europe. Victor's cover is as a talent agent for singer Simone Genet, who is later a romantic interest. Victor is often aided by his contact, Robertson.
- CreatorRobert BucknerStarsRod TaylorLloyd BochnerJack KruschenGlenn Evans, a two-fisted journalist in Hong Kong, follows up stories involving smugglers, spies, murderers, and beautiful women in distress, with the help of his friend Chief Inspector Neil Campbell.
- StarsRichard StapleyJohn LongdenJohn SerretThe series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe to justice.
- CreatorPhilip H. Reisman Jr.Edward MontagneEdward J. MontagneStarsRaymond MasseyLouis EdmondsMarcel HillaireRaymond Massey is host and narrator for this anthology series featuring tales of espionage.
- StarsRichard WebbSid MeltonOlan SouleIn 40 episodes, Captain Midnight, of the Secret Squadron, flew around the globe in his personal jet the Silver Dart. He fought various criminals and spies with his comical sidekick Ichabod Mudd aided by a scientist, Dr. Aristotle Jones.
- StarsHarrison SheppardRobert CourtleighBob HastingsThe Atom Squad is a top-secret planetary defense organization faced with challenges from evildoers and malfunctioning machines alike.
- CreatorBill ScottJay WardStarsBill ScottJune ForayPaul FreesRocky, a plucky flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures.
- StarsKeith LarsenBarry NelsonBlair DaviesA Spy series where character Bart Adams is a master of disguise. He uses the cover of being an international businessman to fight Communism abroad.
- StarsAlan Hale Jr.Randy StuartJay NovelloA husband-and-wife spy team poses as American importers behind the Iron Curtain.
- CreatorRobert C. DennisStarsCesar RomeroCharles HorvathVictor RomitoThe adventures of a U.S. diplomatic courier, as he travels to distant countries with important communiques to America's allies and dodges enemy agents.
- StarsRussell HaydenJackie CooganPhil ArnoldPat Gallagher and his sidekick Stoney Crockett are Secret Service agents in the Old West, dispatched by the government to investigate crimes threatening the young nation.
- StarsJohn RussellChick ChandlerJohn DaheimTwo soldiers take on jobs to fight injustice.
- StarsDennis MorganJoanna BarnesBrian KellyPrivate investigator Dennis Chase operates with a staff made up of the stunning Lola, new attorney Brian, and talented linguist Jim. Using specific methods they determine the guilty party and leave the rest to the police of an unnamed city.
- DirectorWilliam H. Brown Jr.StarsBarry NelsonPeter LorreLinda ChristianAmerican spy James Bond must outsmart card wiz and crime boss Le Chiffre while monitoring his actions.