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January 28, 1984 - Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Premiered on CBS

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On this day, January 28, 1984, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer premiered on CBS. Starring Stacy Keach as the hard-boiled private detective Mike Hammer, the series brought Spillane's classic pulp novels to life with a gritty, action-packed style.

The show followed Mike Hammer as he navigated the dark underbelly of New York City, solving cases and dishing out his unique brand of justice. Stacy Keach’s portrayal of the no-nonsense detective captured the essence of Spillane's character and earned him widespread acclaim.

The show ran for two seasons, but its legacy continued with later adaptations and TV movies, cementing Mike Hammer as one of television’s most memorable detectives.

Fun Fact: The series was based on Mickey Spillane’s popular detective novels, and Stacy Keach reprised his role as Mike Hammer in several TV movies throughout the late 80s and early 90s.

Trivia Question: What was the title of Mickey Spillane’s first Mike Hammer novel, published in 1947, that introduced the iconic detective?


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