Harry O, sometimes spelled Harry-O, is an American private detective series that aired for two seasons on ABC from 1974 to 1976. The series starred David Janssen, and Jerry Thorpe was executive producer.

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his spine. He lives on the beach, and when he's not working on cases he spends his time fixing up his boat, "The Answer."

The TV Series Harry O, from the 1970's - plus two pilot episodes - one being film length

Harry O (TV Series 1973–1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Harry Orwell is a LA cop who is retired due to a bullet in his back. Now a Private Detective, Harry O. is hired by the man who shot him to find the other man who was involved in the shooting. Scheerer is trying to kill Garrison and also keep his heroin business alive.

On Friday, September 13, NBC-TV’s The Rockford Files premiered, featuring James Garner. That was just one night after competitor ABC launched another Southern California-set gumshoe drama with a well-known lead and lofty ambitions: David Janssen’s Harry O.

To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house. "Harry O commits himself to and becomes trapped in a mental institution when he struggles to rescue a strange young woman from a murderous plot to steal her inheritance."

Harry O - Complete First Season (David Janssen) After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house. Harry O - David Janssen. Lt. K.C. Trench - Anthony Zerbe. Sgt. Roberts - Paul Tulley.

Harry Orwell is a world-weary private investigator who was forced to leave the San Diego Police Department after a bullet became lodged near his...