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Barnaby Jones centers around a retired investigator and his daughter-in-law operating a private detective agency in Los Angeles. The show began airing on CBS in 1973 and continued for seventeen years with an additional cast member joining mid-series. It concluded its run in 1980.
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Who is Barnaby Jones in the TV series?
Barnaby Jones is a retired investigator played by Buddy Ebsen. After his son's murder, he returns to detective work and runs a private agency with his widowed daughter-in-law Betty, played by Lee Meriwether.
When did Barnaby Jones air on CBS?
The series premiered on CBS in 1973 and ended in 1980. It ran for 8 seasons and is associated with the era's hour-long American private-eye dramas.
Who joins Barnaby Jones's detective agency later in the series?
Barnaby's young cousin J.R. Jones, whose name is short for Jedidiah, joins the operation as a more active field investigator. His arrival gives the later episodes a younger recurring investigator alongside Ebsen.
Is Barnaby Jones connected to another CBS detective show?
Yes, the character first appeared in a crossover with Cannon, another CBS detective series starring William Conrad. The crossover helped establish Barnaby's return to private investigation after retirement.
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