Archer (1975 TV series)

Archer is an American TV drama series that aired on NBC from January 30, 1975, to March 13, 1975. The show was based on the titular private-eye featured in the series of novels by Ross Macdonald.

Due to low ratings, NBC announced it would cancel the show after only two episodes had aired. The show aired 9pm–10pm Eastern Time on Thursday nights, with the show continuing to air until March 13, 1975.

Premise
Lew Archer was a detective and former cop who often worked with the police but sometimes bent the law if necessary. He used his basic skills of deduction to solve his cases, rather than force, and the show portrayed him as a regular guy without any gimmicks.

Cast

 * Brian Keith as Lew Archer
 * John P. Ryan as Lt. Barney Brighton

Soundtrack
On February 19, 2019, La-La Land Records released a limited edition soundtrack containing the one episode famous film composer Jerry Goldsmith scored (paired with a reissue of the score to the film Warning Shot, from newly discovered better elements).