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Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

Pete to his friends, Gunn to his enemies.

19586.53 Seasons114 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends and simply as Gunn to his enemies, he did his job in a calm cool way.

Created by Blake Edwards
Written by Blake Edwards
Produced by Blake Edwards
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Peter Gunn

Lola Albright

Lola Albright

Edie Hart

Herschel Bernardi

Herschel Bernardi

Lieutenant Jacoby

Minerva Urecal

Minerva Urecal

Mother

Themes & Keywords

private investigatorprivate detective

About Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn is a crime, drama series that first aired in 1958 exploring themes of private investigator, private detective. Created by Blake Edwards, it stars Craig Stevens, Lola Albright, Herschel Bernardi. Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends and simply as Gunn to his enemies, he did his job in a calm cool way.

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