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The six episodes of the show were broadcast on the CBS network Fridays 9–9:30 PM (EST). The name of the show was changed to "The Garlund Touch" on November 11, 1960, after the premiere of the fifth episode and before the premiere of the sixth episode in December. Repeats continued until January 13, 1961. |
The six episodes of the show were broadcast on the CBS network Fridays 9–9:30 PM (EST). The name of the show was changed to "The Garlund Touch" on November 11, 1960, after the premiere of the fifth episode and before the premiere of the sixth episode in December. Repeats continued until January 13, 1961. |
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== Summary == |
== Summary == |
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The show presented the adventures of a young financial wizard |
The show presented the adventures of a mysterious young financial wizard, whose only confidant was his Asian half-brother. Stories revolved around "Garlund's rise in the world of international business and intrigue", and the profund effect Garlund had on people's lives.<ref name="MB">March page 786</ref> |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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* Charles Quinlivan as Frank Garlund |
* Charles Quinlivan as Frank Garlund |
Revision as of 20:22, 5 April 2010
Mr. Garlund | |
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No. of seasons | One |
No. of episodes | 6 episodes |
Production | |
Production locations | CBS's xxx Studio , NY, NY |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Original release | |
Release | October 7 – December 23, 1960 |
Mr. Garlund, also known as "The Garlund Touch", was a television drama broadcast in the United States in the 1960-61 television season.
Production
The six episodes of the show were broadcast on the CBS network Fridays 9–9:30 PM (EST). The name of the show was changed to "The Garlund Touch" on November 11, 1960, after the premiere of the fifth episode and before the premiere of the sixth episode in December. Repeats continued until January 13, 1961.
Summary
The show presented the adventures of a mysterious young financial wizard, whose only confidant was his Asian half-brother. Stories revolved around "Garlund's rise in the world of international business and intrigue", and the profund effect Garlund had on people's lives.[1]
Cast
- Charles Quinlivan as Frank Garlund
- Philip Ahn as Po Chang
- Kam Tong as Kam Chang
Episode List
- Episode 1 (Pilot) Original Air Date: October 7, 1960
- Frank testifies against a racketeer.
- Episode 2: "The Towers" Original Air Date: October 14, 1960
- Frank becomes the owner of two worthless towers due to a settlement in a will.
- Episode 3: "?" Original Air Date: October 21, 1960
- Frank is accused of ordering the murder of a newspaper publisher.
- Episode 4: "The X-27" Original Air Date: October 28, 1960
- The relationship between Frank and a test pilot's widow (Lisa Gaye) may have caused the release of an unstable aircraft.
- Episode 5: "?" Original Air Date: November 4, 1960
- ?
- Episode 6: "To Double, Double Vamp" Original Air Date: December 23, 1960
- ?
Reception
This quirky light-hearted series from Paramount TV failed to catch on.[2]
References
External Links
- [2] Mr. Garlund entry in the IMDB website