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

Creator:

Dennis Spooner

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

 (Series Cast Summary - 3 of 8)

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

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 Vauxhall Victor 2000 driven by Jeff Randall was registered RXD 996F, while the Vauxhall Ventora seen chiefly in Department S was registered RXD 997F. Both cars came from Vauxhall Motors Ltd's publicity fleet and the Ventora actually appears in one or two episodes of R&H as well. More than one car was used as Jeff Randall's Victor during the filming of R&H - you can spot the differences by the colour of the interior - some scenes depict a black cabin, others a burgundy one. Fans wanting to track down the Victor may be saddened to note that it was last seen in a scrapyard in 1976.

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)

t.v. series "My Partner, The Ghost".. . . .

I would like to first say that as a child, I really liked this series. It was unique that way, with the living and the deceased working together. Sounds a little morbid yes, but since it was a comedy, it worked well for me. It's been a long time since I've seen it but I can still remember it in few details. One thing that strikes me odd, as an adult looking back, is Martin Hopkirk was married. P.I.s usually didn't marry. It's, at times, an extremely dangerous job. Nevertheless, He married. But the relationship between the three was wonderfully warm. More than a partnership, it was a friendship. I detected a light-hearted sweetness about this comedy. I think if it were more serious,it still would have been adored just the same. Other British tele shows come to mind as I think of this one, The Saint and The Avengers. And I loved those shows as well. But this one truly delved into the extremes of life and relationships. I dig British T.V.!!!