Dan August

Dan August is a detective in the fictional metropolitan city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each episode follows August and his team as they investigate various crimes, from murder and robbery to more complex cases. The series blends crime-solving with the personal lives of the detectives, offering a glimpse into the challenges and ethics of police work.

Dan August was a moderately successful crime drama that benefited from the star power of Burt Reynolds. It received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its procedural elements and Reynolds' performance, while others found it to be a fairly standard entry in the genre. Audience reception was generally positive, contributing to its run.

• Burt Reynolds' charisma was a key draw for the series.
• The show offered typical police procedural storylines that appealed to viewers of the genre.
• Some critics found the writing to be formulaic, lacking originality.
• Its episodic nature made it easy for viewers to tune in.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Dan August' is not readily available as the show predates widespread online review platforms. General audience reception at the time was likely favorable due to its popularity.

The theme song for 'Dan August' was composed by Frank De Vol, who also scored many of the other popular Quinn Martin Productions shows, including 'The Fugitive' and 'My Three Sons'.