Fresh off his successful run as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies actor Buddy Ebsen tackled a completely different kind of role. That of private detective Barnaby Jones.
The story evolves around Barnaby. When his son is murdered while on assignment Barnaby takes it upon himself to solve the case. Recently retired he once again resumes his practice with the aid of his son’s widow played by Lee Meriweather.
Buddy Ebsen proved he still had the acting chops to pull off the lead in a TV series despite his age.
In this First Season collection the pilot as well as the 60-second promos are included.
Quinn martin produced the show that showcased Buddy as the milk drinking, slow to the draw, bulldog determined and craft old fox Barnaby Jones.
The show lasted a respectable number of years. Buddy was well into his 70s when the show ended.
Fellow actors were amazed at his capacity for a hard day's work, his kindness and professionalism.
After the show ended Buddy kept active and lived to be a ripe old age of 95.
Luke 11:9-10 (NIV) “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
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