1968
TV-PG
1h 30m

Summary Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation. View more details

1968
TV-PG
1h 30m

The Name of the Game

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Gene Barry Robert Stack Anthony Franciosa Susan Saint James

All cast & crew

7.6

Details

Genres : Adventure Mystery Drama

Release date : Sep 19, 1968

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Television

Details

Genres : Adventure Mystery Drama

Release date : Sep 19, 1968

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Television

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Senta Berger in The Name of the Game (1968)

Robert Stack in The Name of the Game (1968)

Nancy Kovack in The Name of the Game (1968)

Jack Klugman and Ahna Capri in The Name of the Game (1968)

Robert Lansing in The Name of the Game (1968)

Ann Blyth in The Name of the Game (1968)

Jack Klugman in The Name of the Game (1968)

Paul Stewart in The Name of the Game (1968)

David Carradine and Gene Barry in The Name of the Game (1968)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 19, 1968

Fear of High Places

The mysterious death of a woman who claimed to be the mistress of a married public figure sends Jeff Dillon investigating.

Episode 2 • Sep 26, 1968

Witness

Jean Thorndyke is the woman who knows too much - and Dan Farrell must find her before her murderous husband can silence her.

Episode 3 • Oct 03, 1968

The Taker

Glenn Howard must cope with a hostile takeover bid by the unscrupulous Arthur Jellicoe.

Episode 4 • Oct 10, 1968

Collectors' Edition

Dillon's life was saved in Vietnam by photographer Peter Max; now, Max is in big trouble and Dillon must help.

Episode 5 • Oct 17, 1968

Nightmare

Five years after his wife was shot dead in front of him, Dan Farrell has a chance to bring her killers to justice.

Episode 6 • Oct 24, 1968

Incident in Berlin

When a Howard Publications employee's jailed in East Germany - charged as being a spy, Glenn Howard yours to negotiate his release.

Episode 7 • Oct 31, 1968

Shine On, Shine On, Jesse Gil

Wealthy farmer Jesse Gil Macrae is a respected, popular figure in his community - but is he also a murderer? Jeff Dillon investigates.

Episode 8 • Nov 07, 1968

Lola in Lipstick

In Rome, Glenn Howard investigates the doings of the Jet Set - and also the mysterious death of a gangster's girlfriend.

Episode 9 • Nov 14, 1968

The Protector

Glenn Howard takes on a right-wing multi-millionaire who may be planning some sort of coup with a private army.

Episode 10 • Nov 21, 1968

Ordeal

Linda Ramsey will be executed in just a few hours - unless Dan Farrell can save her.

Episode 11 • Nov 28, 1968

The White Birch

August, 1968: as Russian tanks roll into Czechoslovakia, to crush the Prague Spring, Glenn Howard has a chance to have the manuscript is a new book smuggled out - a book he says is "political dynamite'.

Episode 12 • Dec 05, 1968

High on a Rainbow

Children in schools are getting access to dangerous drugs. Dan Farrell goes undercover to find the supplier.

Episode 13 • Dec 12, 1968

The Black Answer

When an African-American newspaper editor, a strong advocate of non-violence, is brutally murdered, a controversial militant is suspected. Jeff Dillon discovers the killing is more involved that first appears.

Episode 14 • Dec 19, 1968

Pineapple Rose

Peggy is kidnapped - she's been mistaken for the sister of pop idol Lincoln Bridges. Howard's executive assistant Andy Hill leads the hunt for Peggy.

Episode 15 • Dec 26, 1968

The Revolutionary

In a Latin American country, Glenn Howard becomes involved in a counter-revolution.

Episode 16 • Jan 09, 1969

Swingers Only

Kay Martin's husband has been mixing with some very dubious people - can the marriage be saved? Dan Farrell discovers a sinister secret behind the crowd of swingers Martin was mixing with following a girl's death.

Episode 17 • Jan 16, 1969

The Inquiry

When Howard is accused of stealing money during a combined OSS and resistance mission during WWII by an inimical senator at an appointment hearing, he proceeds to contact those involved in the mission to determine who took the money.

Episode 18 • Jan 23, 1969

The Incomparable Connie Walker

Mayor Conway Walker is the victim of a smear campaign - or is he really corrupt? Jeff Dillon finds himself questioning his own loyalty.

Episode 19 • Jan 30, 1969

Love-In at Ground Zero

Can Glenn Howard prevent a protest group from committing mass suicide?

Episode 20 • Feb 06, 1969

The Suntan Mob

American gangsters seem close to taking over a British island in the West Indies. Dan Farrell sets out to expose the gang.

Episode 21 • Feb 13, 1969

Keep the Doctor Away

Could the charming Dr. Evenhauer be a killer? Jeff Dillon overhears a nurse claim a patient friend should not have died and takes a closer interest in the physician.

Episode 22 • Feb 20, 1969

The Bobby Currier Story

Bobby Currier was always trouble just waiting to happen. Now he seems to have gone on a killing spree. Dan Farrell, taken prisoner by Currier, discovers an unexpected 'accomplice' has influenced his actions.

Episode 23 • Feb 27, 1969

A Wrath of Angels

An idealistic priest takes on a ruthless wealthy slum landlord, alerting Dan Farrell to the plight of poor tenants.

Episode 24 • Mar 06, 1969

The Third Choice

What is the link between the kidnapping of one of Glenn Howard's editors and an attempt to overthrow an African government?

Episode 25 • Mar 13, 1969

Breakout to a Fast Buck

Crime Magazine's Dan Farrell is alerted to a prison break, and discovers it directly relates to a major crime, which had been planned months in advance.

Episode 26 • Mar 19, 1969

An Agent of the Plaintiff

Whilst visiting London, Glenn Howard finds himself being sued for libel.

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