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Johnny Staccato

IMDb 5.0 1959 • 30 min • CrimeDramaMystery

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Plot Summary

Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

Top Cast

John Cassavetes
John Cassavetes Johnny Staccato
Eduardo Ciannelli
Eduardo Ciannelli Waldo