Nick Carter, Master Detective

(1943-1955)

Detective

Cast: Lon Clark, Helen Choate, Patsy Bowen, Charlotte Manson, Ed Latimer and John Kane

Based on the character from Street & Smith's pulp adventure series, Nick Carter.  Nick relied on brains more than brawn, but he could use both if needed.  He also had Patsy Bowen in his corner, as well as his good friend, ace reporter Scubby Wilson.  This show also produced a spinoff, Chick Carter, Boy Detective, with Nick's adopted son as the lead character.