Johnny Staccato — Season 1, Episode 21: The List Of Death
Crime, Drama, Mystery • 30 min • 1 season, 27 episodes • ★ 5.3/10
Episode synopsis
A hunted criminal hires Staccato as a bodyguard and promises to turn himself over to police in exchange for letting him visit family members.
About Johnny Staccato
Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.