Mike Hammer

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  • TV-14
  • 1997
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (667)

Mike Hammer is a TV show produced by Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG) that aired from 1997 to 1998. The show is based on the novels written by Mickey Spillane featuring the titular character, Mike Hammer, a hardboiled private investigator who operates in New York City.

The series stars Stacy Keach as Mike Hammer, a former NYPD detective who is now a private investigator. Keach delivers a convincing portrayal of the tough-talking, no-nonsense detective, who is always ready to take on the bad guys in his quest for justice. Shane Conrad plays the role of Velda, Hammer's secretary and confidante, while Shannon Whirry plays the role of a recurring character named Lily Carver, a lounge singer who often gets mixed up in Hammer's cases.

The show follows Hammer as he investigates a series of crimes in and around New York City. Each episode features a different case for Hammer to solve, which usually involves a combination of action, suspense, drama, and humor. Hammer's cases range from simple burglary investigations to complex murder mysteries, all of which he approaches with the same relentless tenacity.

Throughout the show, Hammer's past as a detective with the NYPD often comes back to haunt him. He has a rough relationship with his former partner, Pat Chambers (played by James Whitmore Jr.), and he frequently clashes with other law enforcement officials who are less than enthusiastic about Hammer's unorthodox methods.

Despite his gruff exterior, Hammer has a heart of gold, and he often risks his own safety to help those in need. He shows compassion for the vulnerable, such as abused women or homeless children, and he takes a keen interest in the well-being of his clients. However, he never lets his compassion get in the way of his resolve to solve the case.

The show has a distinct 90s feel to it, from the clothing and hairstyles to the use of technology. Hammer and his team use computer databases and pagers to communicate, and they rely on payphones and old-fashioned detective work to gather information. This nostalgic feel adds to the show's charm and helps to transport viewers back in time.

One of the strengths of the show is its writing. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and Hammer's one-liners are legendary. The stories are well-crafted and keep viewers engaged from start to finish, with plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way. The show also explores darker themes, such as corruption, greed, and betrayal, which add depth to the characters and the world they inhabit.

Another strength of the show is its ensemble cast, which works together seamlessly to bring the stories to life. Stacy Keach's portrayal of Hammer is both convincing and charismatic, and Shane Conrad's Velda brings a sense of warmth and humanity to the show. Shannon Whirry's Lily Carver is a standout character, with her sultry voice and flirtatious nature adding a touch of romance to the show.

In conclusion, Mike Hammer is a classic detective show that delivers all the elements fans of the genre have come to expect: action, suspense, drama, and humor. Stacy Keach's performance as the titular character is outstanding, and the writing and ensemble cast all come together to create a memorable viewing experience. If you're a fan of hardboiled detective shows or are just looking for a good mystery series to sink your teeth into, Mike Hammer is definitely worth checking out.

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Seasons
A New Leaf - Part 2
26. A New Leaf - Part 2
June 14, 1998
After solving who killed the scientist, Mike investigates who killed a member of a wealthy family that owns a tobacco company.
A New Leaf - Part 1
25. A New Leaf - Part 1
June 7, 1998
Mike investigates the death of a tobacco company scientist who was about to testify.
Dead Men Talk
24. Dead Men Talk
May 31, 1998
A friend of Mike's who is believed dead turns up and asks Mike to find out who was behind the attempt on his life and the deaths of two others, who were less lucky.
Gone Fishing
23. Gone Fishing
May 24, 1998
Mike and Skip are trapped in a bar by bank robbers. And they left their guns at home because they were going fishing.
Songbird - Part 2
22. Songbird - Part 2
May 17, 1998
Mike tries to extricate Lila B. from her troubles.
Songbird - Part 1
21. Songbird - Part 1
May 10, 1998
Lila B is a singer who is romantically involved with a mobster, Johnny Dive. When she becomes a murder suspect, Mike tries to help.
Lucky in Love
20. Lucky in Love
May 3, 1998
When a gambling buddy of Mike's is murdered, he is asked to help out with the buddy's race horse.
The Maya Connection
19. The Maya Connection
April 26, 1998
When Maya Ricci's paramour comes to town, he draws Maya and Mike into a web of espionage and assassination.
Chop Shop
18. Chop Shop
April 19, 1998
Mike goes to Texas to attend a friend's wedding but organ thieves have kidnapped his fiancĀ©.
Dump the Creep
17. Dump the Creep
April 12, 1998
After Hammer berates a radio host on the air for telling Mike's girlfriend to dump him, he becomes a suspect when the host is murdered.
A Candidate for Murder
16. A Candidate for Murder
March 1, 1998
Barry Lawrence is running for district attorney and he becomes Hammer's main suspect when his mistress is murdered.
Big Brother's Secret
15. Big Brother's Secret
February 22, 1998
The murder of an investigative reporter was a friend of Mike's leads the private eye to stolen satellite photos.
The Cutting Edge
14. The Cutting Edge
February 15, 1998
Mike is a two time convict's alibi when a cutting edge computer chip stolen by a masked murderer with the same modus operandi and even the same limp.
Countdown to Murder
13. Countdown to Murder
February 8, 1998
When Mike's former flame is accused of murdering her former husband and co-star right before their broadway play opens, Mike tries to clear her. Is the killer the producer / director, the business manager, her understudy, the victim's understudy or the stagehand who seems to be stalking her?
The Art of Murder
12. The Art of Murder
February 1, 1998
When the artist Velda is seeing is murdered, Mike looks into it. Was the killer the assistant artist who may have been painting forgeries, the gallery owner, the jealous ex-girlfriend who gets into a catfight with Velda, the rich collector whose daughter he was romancing or the art reviewer dabbling in blackmail?
The Long Road to Nowhere
11. The Long Road to Nowhere
January 25, 1998
After a hard boiled mystery writer hires Mike to help him with an ending to his latest book, he is murdered. Mike, Velda and Nick realize the book was based upon an actual disappearance or murder and try to solve it in order to find out who murdered the writer.
The Life You Save
10. The Life You Save
January 18, 1998
After witnessing suspicious behavior between a cop and a mobster, Mike saves the cop's life and the mobster is arrested. Then on his birthday, Mike gets a call saying he has 24 hours to live.
A Penny Saved
9. A Penny Saved
November 23, 1997
When a simple minded janitor all but frames himself for the murder of a stockbroker, he asks Mike Hammer to prove his innocence.
Sins of the Father
8. Sins of the Father
November 16, 1997
The murder of a priest puts Hammer on the trail of a serial killer murdering prostitutes.
Body Odor
7. Body Odor
November 9, 1997
A surgery patient's body emits noxious gasses, killing him and three members of a surgical team. His daughter hires Mike.
Halloween
6. Halloween
November 2, 1997
Someone seems to be targeting Hammer's friends in the style of a cultist killer whom Mike put in jail.
False Truths
5. False Truths
October 26, 1997
Mike flies to tinseltown to help an actress accused of murdering her lover and producer.
Hoop Nightmares
4. Hoop Nightmares
October 19, 1997
When a basketball player's sports agent is murdered just before he becomes the number one pick in the draft, he turns to Mike to prove his innocence. Was it the player, Mayron Hughes; his father Norton ""Norrie"" Hughes; his childhood friend who was injured and now has a licensing business, Desmond Ishmael; his new sports agent, Susan Wake; or his teammate and competitor, Elvin Grace?
Murder
3. Murder
October 12, 1997
Hammer is hired to look into the disappearance of a girl who may have been killed in a ""snuff film"" shown on the internet.
Beat Street
2. Beat Street
October 5, 1997
An accused polluter hires Mike but then the reporter who did an expose on the him is found dead making him a murder suspect.
Prodigal Son
1. Prodigal Son
September 23, 1997
After a friend is killed investigating the death of his son, Mike keeps following the trail, leading to Russian mobsters.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    September 23, 1997
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (667)