Banacek (1972)

Dwelling in the heart of Boston, Thomas Banacek is a suave and sophisticated freelance insurance investigator. His unique knack for unraveling the most perplexing mysteries allows him to maintain a high-society lifestyle, earning a handsome paycheck by recovering stolen items of extraordinary nature for insurance companies. These items, often missing under the most peculiar circumstances, fetch Banacek a cool 10% of their insured value as his finder's fee. Banacek navigates the murky waters of crime with the aid of his loyal allies. Felix, a British bookstore owner and Jay, a street-smart chauffeur, provide him with the insights needed to crack his complex cases. But Banacek's success earns him adversaries as well as allies. His prowess irks Henry DeWitt, a representative of the insurance company who detests being indebted to the wily investigator. The plot thickens in the second season when Carlie Kirkland, an astute insurance investigator working for DeWitt, enters the scene. Blurring the lines between rivalry and romantic interest, she adds an intriguing twist to Banacek's adventures. Proud of his Polish heritage and the wealth he's amassed through his cerebral prowess, Banacek's tale is one of mystery, intelligence, and subtle charm. This series offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a man who has turned insurance investigation into an art form, solving the unsolvable while staying one step ahead of friends and foes alike.

Banacek is a crime show featuring George Peppard and created by Anthony Wilson.

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