Archer (1975 TV series)

Archer
Based onthe character Lew Archer by Ross Macdonald
Developed byDavid Karp
Starring
Theme music composerJerry Goldsmith
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerDavid Karp
Running time60 minutes
Production companyParamount Television
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseJanuary 30 (1975-01-30) –
March 13, 1975 (1975-03-13)
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Archer is an American TV drama series that aired on NBC from January 30, 1975, to March 13, 1975. The show was based on the titular private-eye featured in the series of novels by Ross Macdonald.[1]

Due to low ratings, NBC announced it would cancel the show after only two episodes had aired.[2][3] The show aired 9pm–10pm Eastern Time on Thursday nights, with the show continuing to air until March 13, 1975.[1]

  1. ^ a b Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Random House Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  2. ^ (13 February 1975). Week's new show gets low ratings, Greeley Daily Tribune
  3. ^ (12 February 1975). 'Archer' canceled; two new series set, The New York Times