Created by John Flagg Pseudonym of John Rex Gearon (1911-93) A former op for the O.S.S. (the early version of the C.I.A.) during World War II , HART MULDOON decides to hang around the French Riviera and Monaco after the war, setting himself up as a sort of spy-for-hire. He often claims all he's really … Continue reading Hart Muldoon
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Ken Franklin (International Detective)
(Possibly) created by Edward J. Mason or Guy Morgan The short-lived television show, International Detective (1959-60), followed the thrilling adventures of private detective KEN FRANKLIN, who was played by blandly handsome, future quiz show host Art Fleming (billed as “Arthur” Fleming). Whether it was planned this way or not, his character seemed to combine elements from … Continue reading Ken Franklin (International Detective)
Count Heinrich von Alternberg/Henry Altern
Created by Brian Clemens Now here's a name you don't hear everyday: COUNT HEINRICH von ALTERNBERG. No wonder he changed it. It seems Heinrich was the prodigal son, returned home to England to discover that the vast wealth and estate his German father had left him was toast, and that he was virtually penniless. A … Continue reading Count Heinrich von Alternberg/Henry Altern
McGill (Man in a Suitcase)
Created by Richard Harris and Dennis Spooner Distraught woman: "Ah! You're a detective! A cheap, prying flat-footed peephole specialist!" McGill: "I'm not cheap." Imagine Richard Kimball of The Fugitive with a P.I. ticket. Or maybe Burn Notice (the first few seasons, anyway) set in the swinging sixties. Or maybe even Jack Reacher, but with luggage... McGILL (aka … Continue reading McGill (Man in a Suitcase)