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The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.
Episodes
Season 1
Fear of High Places
Jeff Dillon investigates the death of a beautiful model, which involves an industrialist who is about to assume an important government post.
The Witness
When a Mafia informant is assassinated, Dan Farrell, senior editor of Crime Magazine, looks for the only other witness to a major mob crime. She allegedly committed suicide eight years earlier.
The Taker
Crime Magazine publisher Glenn Howard refuses to support a powerful businessman who backs a crooked political candidate and finds himself in a battle of wits over the takeover of his publishing empire.
Collector's Edition
Photographer Peter Max had once saved Jeff Dillon's life when the two were on assignment in Vietnam. Now Max is accused of murder, and he's counting on Dillon's help in clearing his name.
Nightmare
Dan Farrell patiently prepares to exact his revenge upon the robbers that murdered his wife.
Incident in Berlin
Glenn Howard goes to Berlin to arrange the release of one of his top editors, who has been arrested in East Germany as a spy.
Shine On, Shine On, Jesse Gil
A woman accuses a shrewd financial manipulator of being responsible for her brother's death.
Lola in Lipstick
While in Rome, publisher Glenn Howard finds corruption, illicit romance and narcotics at every turn.
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