The Investigators

James Philbrook

Steve Banks

Alan Austin

Bill Davis

Mary Murphy

Maggie Peters

Asher Dann

Danny Clayton

June Kenney

Polly Walters

Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Premiered Oct 5, 1961

Episodes

1–6 of 13

Ep 1

Murder on Order

Oct 5, 1961

Six dance lessons from Madame Lucia Varrancourt may be dangerous; at least, that is how it seems when suspicions about supposed accidental deaths lead to a dance studio.

Ep 2

The Oracle

Oct 12, 1961

An insurance investigator named Russ Andrews and his colleague Steve Banks are examining a religious tabernacle and its enigmatic prophet, Nostradamus, known as The Oracle. They become concerned when members of Nostradamus's fervent following start cashing in their endowment and annuity policies to donate the funds to the Nostradamus Foundation.

Ep 3

New Sound for the Blues

Oct 19, 1961

Following the tragedy, which took place in the darkened lobby of an office building, Andrews (James Franciscus) faces the unpleasant task of revealing Ted Harper's (Joel Crothers) death to his mother, a nightclub pianist. Kitty bitterly accuses Andrews of killing her son and won't listen to his theory that Ted may have been involved in criminal activity, since he was carrying a gun when he died. Widespread suspicion arises that Andrews may have been responsible for an innocent boy's death, and the investigator faces an uphill fight to clear himself and to unravel the truth about Ted.

Ep 4

I Thee Kill

Oct 26, 1961

In the episode titled "I Thee Kill" from *The Investigators*, Mickey Rooney guest stars as a key character. The story revolves around a struggling artist who is jilted by his wealthy fiancée, making him the prime suspect when a sniper kills her groom on their wedding day. The artist insists on joining the crowd outside the church to catch a glimpse of his former girlfriend and her new husband. Shortly after he arrives, the groom is shot, and all evidence points to the ex-boyfriend as the main suspect.

Ep 5

Quite a Woman

Nov 2, 1961

The story revolves around an aging actress who seeks compensation for the loss of her valuable art collection. Minna Carter, portrayed by Miriam Hopkins, was a renowned actress during the silent film era. She becomes indignant when investigator Russ Andrews suggests that her insurance claim may not be valid. However, as the investigating firm meets the eccentric characters working in her household, the intrigue surrounding the case deepens.

Ep 6

Style of Living

Nov 9, 1961