The Fat Man

(1946-1951)

Detective

Cast: J. Scott Smart, Ed Begley, Betty Garde, Paul Stewart, Linda Watkins, Mary Patton, Amzie Strickland, Nell Harrison, Dan Ocko, Rolly Bester and Robert Dryden

Based on the character created by Dashiell Hammett, the Fat Man was a detective drama that followed the cases and adventures of Brad Runyon.  Played with a touch of comedy, this program was so successful that it spawned a feature film.