Philip Marlowe

Philip Marlowe was a short-lived crime drama series starring Philip Carey (as Marlowe) the fictional detective created by Raymond Chandler.

Description
The private detective Marlowe (as portrayed by Carey) departed very much from the original character. NBC-TV financed the original pilot for a Marlowe series starring Carey, but sold the program and Carey to ABC which revamp it.

The show debuted on October 6, 1959 with the episode "The Ugly Duckling" with Virginia Gregg and Rhys Williams.

The program's lack of success was attributed to its similarity to other contemporary detective series.

Sponsors were Brown & Williamson and American Home Products (now simply GSK Consumer Healthcare).

Episodes
Main Article: Philip Marlowe/Episode Guide

Merchandise
Main Article: Philip Marlowe/Merchandise

Photos
Main Article: Philip Marlowe/Photos

Inventor
Based on a series of novels by Raymond Chandler.