Ryan (Channel 7 1973-1974 with Rod Mullinar and Pamela Stephenson)

Australia / 7 Network-Crawford / 39×60 minute episodes / Broadcast 27 May 1973 – 19 April 1974

Creators: Terry Stapleton, Mort Fine / Music: Garry Hardman / Producer: Terry Stapleton

Crime drama series about a take no nonsense birding, boozing private detective (the Ryan of the title). During office hours, which tended to be very flexible, Ryan was assisted by his Girl Friday, Julie King.

Mort Fine who helped create the show was an American responsible for shows like I-Spy. Rowena Wallace was amongst the guest stars.

cast
ROD MULLINAR as Ryan
PAMELA STEPHENSON as Julie King
LUIGI VILLANI as Tony Angelini
COLIN McEWAN as Detective Cullen

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