Banacek
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Banacek |
| Original title | Banacek |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 1972-1974 |
| Production company |
Universal Television |
| length | 90 minutes |
| Episodes | 17 in 2 seasons |
| genre | Crime series |
| idea | Anthony Wilson |
| music | Billy Goldenberg |
| First broadcast | March 20, 1972 (USA) on NBC |
| German-language first broadcast |
March 31, 1973 on ARD |
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Banacek is a full-length American crime series starring George Peppard in the title role as a private detective in Boston . The total of seventeen episodes were broadcast from 1972 to 1974 as part of the NBC Mystery Movie, initially alternating with the early-canceled series Cool Million and Madigan .
action
Thomas Banacek, an American of Polish descent, works as an independent private investigator for the Boston insurance company Casualty Company , for which he handles art theft cases . His success and the associated premium of 10% of the insured value not allow him only a life of luxury in the exclusive district of Beacon Hill , but also the maintenance of the 1941 Packard Clipper - Oldtimers , he by his chauffeur can be controlled Jay Drury. In addition to Drury, he receives help from his friend Felix Mulholland, a bookseller. Occasionally, Carlie Kirkland, a rival of Banaceks in the insurance business, is also seen.
In each episode, a seemingly impossible robbery is carried out under the eyes of the guards. No one other than Banacek is able to solve the crime. In addition, the main character's Polish origins are underlined by alleged old Polish proverbs that have become a trademark of the series.
background
Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski , Richard T. Heffron , Jack Smight and Andrew V. McLaglen among others . Guest roles included Cesar Romero , Robert Webber , John Saxon , Kevin McCarthy , Richard Jordan and Sterling Hayden ; as well as Margot Kidder , Stefanie Powers , Anne Francis , Anne Baxter , Linda Evans and Victoria Principal .
The 630th episode of the animated series The Simpsons with the title Manacek (original title: Homer Is Where The Art Isn't ) parodies the series Banacek . The series opening credits by Banacek , based on the original, replace the actual intro of the Simpsons, including their title melody. The figure of Manacek corresponds in appearance and appearance to that of the insurance detective portrayed by George Peppard.
synchronization
The German dubbing was based on a dubbing book by Peter Wesp and directed by Dietmar Behnke on behalf of Berliner Synchron .
| role | actor | Voice actor |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Banacek | George Peppard | Rolf Schult |
| Jay Drury | Ralph Manza | Friedrich Georg Beckhaus |
| Carlie Kirkland | Christine Belford | Gisela Fritsch |
| Cavanaugh | George Murdock | Heinz Theo branding |
DVD release
The series was released on DVD in the United States in 2008, but the box did not contain the pilot.
Awards
- 1973: Nomination in the camera work category for Sam Leavitt
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b A Slick Sleuth From the '70s Is Back, on a Budget in The New York Times (English)
- ↑ Banacek. In: synchronkartei.de. German dubbing index , accessed on December 3, 2019 .
Web links
- Banacek in the Internet Movie Database (English)