"Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" (1969) TV series 1969-1971

Creator:

Dennis Spooner
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Seasons:

1

Release Date:

1973 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery

Plot:

Jeff Randall and Marty Hopkirk are private detectives who specialize in divorce cases. Their long-running...

Plot Keywords:

Ghost | Detective | Supernatural

Cast

Mike Pratt	...	Jeff Randall (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Kenneth Cope	...	Marty Hopkirk (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Annette Andre	...	Jeannie Hopkirk (25 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Directed by
Jeremy Summers		(7 episodes, 1969-1970)
Ray Austin		(6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Cyril Frankel		(6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Leslie Norman		(3 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Writing credits
Donald James		(11 episodes, 1969-1970)
Tony Williamson		(8 episodes, 1969-1970)
Dennis Spooner		(5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Ralph Smart		(2 episodes, 1969)
Gerald Kelsey		(2 episodes, 1970)

Series Produced by
Monty Berman	....	producer (6 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Original Music by
Edwin Astley		(3 episodes, 1969)

Series Cinematography by
Brian Elvin		(14 episodes, 1969-1970)
Gerald Moss		(7 episodes, 1969-1970)
Frank Watts		(4 episodes, 1969-1970)
Eric Coop		(2 episodes, 1969)

Series Film Editing by
Jack T. Knight		(6 episodes, 1969-1970)
John Ireland		(5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Harry Ledger		(5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Lee Doig		(3 episodes, 1969-1970)
Rod Nelson-Keys		(3 episodes, 1969)
Stephen Cross		(2 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Casting by
John Owen		(25 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Art Direction by
Charles Bishop		(26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Robert Cartwright		(5 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Makeup Department
Elizabeth Romanoff	....	makeup artist (19 episodes, 1969-1970)
Jeanette Freeman	....	hairdresser (10 episodes, 1969-1970)
Gerry Fletcher	....	makeup supervisor (7 episodes, 1969-1970)
Janet Wadeson	....	hairdresser (6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Henry Montsash	....	hairdresser (3 episodes, 1969)
Ramon Gow	....	hairdresser (2 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Production Management
Ronald Liles	....	production supervisor (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Malcolm Christopher	....	production manager (15 episodes, 1969-1970)
Jack Morrison	....	production manager (6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Ernest Morris	....	production manager (5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Philip Aizlewood	....	post-production supervisor (2 episodes, 1969)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jack Lowin	....	second unit director (22 episodes, 1969-1970)
Michael Meighan	....	assistant director (14 episodes, 1969-1970)
Ken Baker	....	assistant director (6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Gino Marotta	....	assistant director (2 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Art Department
A.J. Van Montagu	....	scenic artist (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Peter Dunlop	....	production buyer (25 episodes, 1969-1970)
Bill Greene	....	construction manager (25 episodes, 1969-1970)
Sue Long	....	set dresser (15 episodes, 1969-1970)
Roger Christian	....	set dresser (8 episodes, 1969-1970)
Cliff Robinson	....	set dresser (2 episodes, 1969)

Series Sound Department
Denis Porter	....	sound recordist (26 episodes, 1969-1970)
Guy Ambler	....	sound editor (18 episodes, 1969-1970)
Bill Rowe	....	sound recordist (10 episodes, 1969-1970)
Dennis Whitlock	....	sound recordist (8 episodes, 1969-1970)
Len Abbott	....	sound recordist (5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Peter Lennard	....	sound editor (3 episodes, 1969-1970)
Len Shilton	....	sound recordist (3 episodes, 1969-1970)
Rydal Love	....	sound editor (3 episodes, 1969)

Series Stunts
Frank Maher	....	stunt coordinator (6 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Gerald Moss	....	photography: second unit (18 episodes, 1969-1970)
Val Stewart	....	camera operator (18 episodes, 1969-1970)
Brian Elvin	....	photography: second unit (5 episodes, 1969-1970)
David Harcourt	....	camera operator (3 episodes, 1969-1970)
Stephen Dade	....	photography: second unit (2 episodes, 1969)
Harry Gillam	....	camera operator (2 episodes, 1969)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Laura Nightingale	....	costume supervisor (26 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Editorial Department
Philip Aizlewood	....	post-production (3 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Music Department
Alan Willis	....	music editor (22 episodes, 1969-1970)
Edwin Astley	....	musical director (5 episodes, 1969-1970)
Deveril Goodman	....	music editor (4 episodes, 1969-1970)

Series Other crew
Sally Ball	....	continuity (21 episodes, 1969-1970)
Cyril Frankel	....	creative consultant (6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Dennis Spooner	....	executive story consultant (6 episodes, 1969-1970)
Elizabeth Wilcox	....	continuity (3 episodes, 1969-1970)

Production Companies

• Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Distributors

• Eesti Televisioon (ETV) (1998) (Estonia) (TV)
• Independent Television (ITV)
• Umbrella Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Chambers & Partners  titles (as Chambers + Partners)
• Cinesound Effects Library Ltd.  sound effects (as Cinesound)

Also Known As:

My Partner the Ghost (USA)

Runtime:

60 min (26 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Elstree Film and TV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Trivia:

The series was not a hit on its first transmission in Britain. It had no network slot and was moved to different times and days at will by the TV companies. Some regions had it competing against the BBC's highly successful "Paul Temple" (1969), and actually dropped R & H mid season due to the subsequent poor ratings.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: In most of the shows with stunt and fight scenes, the stunt doubles are obvious to spot and never resemble the people they're doubling.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Shameless: (#1.7)" (2004)

Extremely Funny

The last time I've seen this show was on re-runs in the 70's, approximately 1977. Hard to forget the show. Great theme song, beautiful girl, fabulous 60's, and a unique situation. To others who couldn't see Marty, Jeff was often seen talking to himself, making for some hilarious moments. I would love to see, or own, the series again.