The Brothers Brannagan

Starring: Stephen Dunne, Mark Roberts, Barney Phillips
First Aired: September 24, 1960
Number of Seasons: 1
Estimated Production Cost: Unknown

In terms of production value, The Brothers Brannagan fared quite well, especially considering how low-budget the show was. The plot revolved around two brothers, Mike and Bob, who used their detective skills to investigate crimes that came their way. Mike and Bob were the protagonists. It was by no means a novel premise, which ultimately contributed to the show’s brief lifespan. However, despite the fact that The Brothers Brannagan did not have the same budget as big CBS or NBC sitcoms at the time, the cast was nonetheless enthusiastic. Several well-known actors and actresses appeared on the show, including Ann McCrea, Christopher Dark, Sterling Holloway, Flip Mark, Ron Hagerthy, and Burt Reynolds, to name just a few. Stephen Dunne and Mark Roberts starred in the show, which was shown over the course of a few months in the early 1960s. Stephen Dunne and Mark Roberts shot 39 episodes of the show. Despite the fact that it did not garner widespread attention, it was a conventional piece of television drama that might have easily survived for a few more episodes if the production costs had been stretched even further.

The Brothers Brannagan

Coronado 9

Starring: Rod Cameron
First Aired: September 6, 1960
Number of Seasons: 1
Estimated Production Cost: $60,000* per episode with inflation

Considering Rod Cameron was a well-known figure in the 1950s and 1960s, it was hoped that his casting in Coronado 9 would help the series get off to a strong start in its early seasons. The series followed Dan Adams (Cameron), a private investigator who used his US Navy background to solve cases while working as a private detective. Several clips from the show, which was created by Revue Studios, are available for free viewing on YouTube. Despite the fact that the show only lasted one season and thirty-nine episodes, it featured guest appearances by celebrities such as Beverly Garland and Doug McClure. In December of 2010, Timeless Media released a DVD of the entire series. Despite a great deal of excitement around its premiere, the show was a failure, and production was suspended after 39 episodes.

Coronado 9