Television
There have been several television shows based on the exploits of Mike Hammer.
- A 1954 television pilot was developed starring Brian Keith that was written and directed by Blake Edwards, it was not picked up.
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958–1960 ; starring Darren McGavin)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (Jan. 1984 - Jan. 1985 ; starring Stacy Keach)
- The New Mike Hammer (Sept. 1986 - May 1987 ; starring Stacy Keach)
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (Sept. 1997 - June 1998 ; starring Stacy Keach)
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Famous quotes containing the word television:
“Television is an excellent system when one has nothing to lose, as is the case with a nomadic and rootless country like the United States, but in Europe the affect of television is that of a bulldozer which reduces culture to the lowest possible denominator.”
—Marc Fumaroli (b. 1932)
“They [parents] can help the children work out schedules for homework, play, and television that minimize the conflicts involved in what to do first. They can offer moral support and encouragement to persist, to try again, to struggle for understanding and mastery. And they can share a child’s pleasure in mastery and accomplishment. But they must not do the job for the children.”
—Dorothy H. Cohen (20th century)
“Laughter on American television has taken the place of the chorus in Greek tragedy.... In other countries, the business of laughing is left to the viewers. Here, their laughter is put on the screen, integrated into the show. It is the screen that is laughing and having a good time. You are simply left alone with your consternation.”
—Jean Baudrillard (b. 1929)