Bourbon Street Beat
Star Actors: Richard Long, Andrew Duggan, Arlene Howell, Van Williams
Released: October 05, 1959
Total Seasons: 1
Production Cost: Unknown
When it comes to moody private-eye dramas, viewers had a heightened excitement to watch. Take, for instance, Murder, She Wrote, and Columbo. But, like many other shows that started well, Bourbon Street Beat did its best but was not enough to last more than a single season on the air.
Bourbon Street Beat
The show’s plot saw characters like Rex Randolph (Played by Long) and Cal Calhoun (Played by Duggan) solving cases across 39 episodes before the show came to an end. Randolph was transferred to 77 Sunset Strip and was played like a new man being introduced in town. Cal showed up for one episode in the new show but before long hung up his badge.
Tales of Tomorrow
Star Actors: Lon Chaney, Jr., Thomas Mitchell
Released: August 3, 1951
Total Seasons: 2
Production Cost: $40,000 Average Per Episode (Depending on Inflation)
The anthology genre may have been on the low for a while but would have been brought back to the scene by films such as American Horror Story. But, if you look back through the years, one may agree that Twilight Zone was the talk of the town. However, none of these would have been the great hit they were without the likes of decades-old films like Tales of Tomorrow. The series featured stars like Lon Chaney, Jr., and Thomas Mitchell amidst many other stars.
Tales Of Tomorrow
Every episode came with a different story and was broadcasted live on ABC. During the various episodes, many actors guest-starred, such as Leslie Nielson and Boris Karloff. Even though Tales of Tomorrow only lasted for two seasons, it carried a total of 85 episodes – that’s a good stretch for the film. Even though it didn’t last long on the air, it sure paved the way for many others in the same genre.
