

Lime Street
Lime Street is an American action/drama series that aired on the ABC television network during the 1985 television season. The series was created by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, who also served as executive producer alongside husband Harry Thomason and series star Robert Wagner. Robert Wagner is half of a crackerjack team of insurance investigators. A colorful British bachelor (John Standing) is the other half, and he resides in a castle outside London. This Lloyd's of London-type duo travel all over the world to crack some of the toughest insurance cases ever devised by a scriptwriter. Lew Ayres is Wagner's dapper Virginia countrygentleman father and the grandfather to Bob's motherless children.
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Plot Summary
Lime Street was a short-lived ABC drama series that followed the exploits of Michael Kennedy, a wealthy and charming private investigator operating out of Boston. Alongside his sophisticated business partner, Elizabeth St. Clair, Kennedy tackled a variety of cases involving the city's elite, often finding himself entangled in complex mysteries and dangerous situations. The series aimed for a stylish, glamorous portrayal of detective work, set against the backdrop of affluent society.
Critical Reception
Lime Street received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the premise derivative and the execution lacking. While Robert Wagner brought his signature charisma to the lead role, the series struggled to find an audience and was canceled after only a few episodes due to low ratings. It is generally remembered as a failed attempt to recapture the success of similar detective dramas of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for being a pale imitation of more successful detective shows.
- Robert Wagner's presence was noted, but not enough to save the series.
- The plots were deemed predictable and the overall tone uninspired.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Lime Street is not readily available due to its short run and limited audience engagement.
Fun Fact
The series was intended as a vehicle for Robert Wagner to return to weekly television detective work, following his success in the popular series 'Hart to Hart'.
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