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21 Beacon Street

1959·Show
13Episodes in1Season
74
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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

21 Beacon Street was an American detective television series that originally aired on NBC from July 2 to September 10, 1959. Produced by Filmways, the summer replacement series consisted of 11 black-and-white 30-minute episodes starring Dennis Morgan as private investigator Dennis Chase. Other cast members included Joanna Barnes as Lola, his aide; Brian Kelly as Brian, a law school graduate; and James Maloney as Jim, a scientific and dialect specialist. The title was the Boston address of Chase, who would pass each case to the police after solving the crime. The show aired on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and was then carried by ABC-TV in reruns on Sundays at 10:30 p.m. from December 27, 1959 to March 20, 1960 as a replacement for Dick Clark's World of Talent. The producer was Al Simon.
Classic DetectiveEpisodic MysteryCrime InvestigationMid-Century TVProblem-SolvingTeam DynamicsBlack-and-White AestheticProcedural DramaNostalgic Viewing

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Where can I stream 21 Beacon Street legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 21 Beacon Street worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does 21 Beacon Street have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did 21 Beacon Street air?

It ran from 1959 to 1959 and has ended.

What language is 21 Beacon Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 21 Beacon Street?

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