The Detectives The Short Way Home (Season 2, Episode 31)
TV Episode | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Detectives

The Short Way Home (Season 2, Episode 31)

TV Episode | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Capt. Holbrook helps the widow of his old partner with her kids. A mobster recruits them to help in the robbery of a bank. The plot is foiled when the girl gives Capt. Holbrook some vital information.

Director

Roger Kay

Writer

David P. Harmon

Producers

Arthur Gardner | Arnold Laven | Jules V. Levy (as Jules Levy)

Cinematographer

George E. Diskant

Editor

Thomas Scott

Casting Directors

James Lister | Lynn Stalmaster

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Updated Apr 21, 1961

Release date

Apr 21, 1961 (United States)

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Robert Taylor Det. Capt. Matt Holbrook Det. Capt. Matt Holbrook See fewer	The Bribe (1949)
Tige Andrews Det. Lt. John Russo Det. Lt. John Russo See fewer	Mod Squad (1968)
Russell Thorson Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom See fewer	Hang 'Em High (1968)
Mark Goddard Det. Sgt. Chris Ballard Det. Sgt. Chris Ballard See fewer	Lost in Space (1998)
Johnny Seven Eddie Benson Eddie Benson See fewer	The Apartment (1960)
Enid Jaynes Niki Williams (as Enid Janes) Niki Williams (as Enid Janes) See fewer	The Rifleman (1958)
Frank Gerstle Jojo Jojo See fewer	D.O.A. (1949)
Don Quine Frankie Williams (as Donald Quine) Frankie Williams (as Donald Quine) See fewer	The Virginian (1962)
Doreen Lang Dora Dora See fewer	The Birds (1963)
Barbara Pepper Theresa Theresa See fewer	Foreign Correspondent (1940)
Ursula Thiess Lisa Bonay Lisa Bonay See fewer	Bengal Brigade (1954)