TV Historian David Hofstede Revisits 1973 NBC Series Tenafly
David Hofstede's new blog post examines the short-lived NBC detective drama Tenafly, which starred James McEachin and ran for five episodes.
TV historian David Hofstede recently published a blog post rediscovering and examining the history of the 1973 NBC detective series Tenafly, according to Screen Rant. The post looks back at the show's origins and its brief run on the network.
Tenafly premiered on NBC in 1973 and starred James McEachin as private investigator Harry Tenafly. The series was part of NBC's Wednesday Mystery Movie lineup, a rotating slot that featured made-for-television mystery films.
The show ran for only one season and consisted of five episodes. Its short run has left it as a lesser-known entry in the network's 1970s drama output.
Context of 1970s Television
At the time Tenafly aired, Shaft was one of the only other TV shows featuring a Black lead and was a spinoff of the film series. In the latter half of the 1970s, more diverse shows like The Jeffersons premiered. The rediscovery of Tenafly is prompting a reappraisal of 1970s television drama.
Quick answers
What was Tenafly?
Tenafly was a 1973 NBC detective series starring James McEachin as private investigator Harry Tenafly. It was part of NBC's Wednesday Mystery Movie lineup.
How many episodes of Tenafly were there?
Tenafly ran for only one season and consisted of five episodes.
Who wrote about Tenafly recently?
TV historian David Hofstede recently published a blog post examining the history of Tenafly.