1977 Nancy Drew Mysteries
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In 1977, the Nancy Drew franchise expanded significantly with the debut of a popular television series and the release of new mystery novels.
The Television Series
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries premiered on ABC on January 30, 1977.
Format: Produced by Glen A. Larson, the show initially alternated weekly between Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.
Cast: Pamela Sue Martin starred as Nancy Drew, portraying her as an "amateur sleuth" who preferred the term "part-time investigator". William Schallert played her father, Carson Drew, and George O’Hanlon Jr. appeared as Ned Nickerson.
Key Episodes: The series featured original mysteries such as "The Mystery of Pirate’s Cove" and "The Secret of the Whispering Walls".
Historical Moment: In September 1977, the two franchises crossed over for the first time in history in the two-part episode "The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula".
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1978 Nancy Drew Mysteries Thursday at Ten ABC TV
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThis is the last episode that Pamela Sue Martin starred as Nancy Drew.26 views -
1977 Nancy Drew Mystery of the Fallen Angels ABC TV
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsPamela Sue Martin, Beverly Garland, Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert Englund, A Martinez, Directed by Joseph Pevney.28 views -
The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsIn 1977 I was 13 years old. I loved reading Hardy Boy Mysteries when I was a kid. I was excited that they got their own TV show with Nancy Drew. Here are parts one and two of The Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom. S2.E4 Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom, Part I Episode aired Oct 2, 1977 Pamela Sue Martin in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Frank, Joe, and Nancy are at a detectives' convention when they discover a mysterious phantom who snatches one detective after another. Director: Steven Hilliard Stern Writers: Edward Stratemeyer, Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin S2.E5 Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom, Part II Episode aired Oct 9, 1977 Pamela Sue Martin in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Frank, Joe, and Nancy are at a detective's convention when they discover a mysterious phantom who snatches one detective after another. Director : Steven Hilliard Stern Writers: Edward Stratemeyer, Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin102 views -
1977 Nancy Drew Mysteries: The Mystery of the Diamond Triangle
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsThe Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries S01.E04 The Mystery of the Diamond Triangle Episode aired Feb 20, 1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) While flying, Nancy sees a car go off the road, and reports it. The bridge is out to that section of road, however, and the police don't believe her. Searching for the car leads her to a young mechanic, and a stolen car ring. Director: Noel Black Writers: Mildred Wirt Benson, Glen A. Larson, Robert Pirosh Stars: Pamela Sue Martin, William Schallert, Jean Rasey, George O'Hanlan, Jr.26 views -
1977 Nancy Drew Meets Santa Claus
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsNancy Drew Mysteries S2.E12 Will the Real Santa Claus...? Episode aired Dec 18, 1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) A burglar dressed as Santa. A drifter in a stable next door, gets accused for burgling. Nancy don't believe that this gentle man is guilty, so she starts looking for clues. A mysterious car around. Who and what is going on? Director: Michael Pataki Writer: Michael Sloan Stars: Pamela Sue Martin, William Schallert, Dan O'Herlihy84 views -
1977 The Hardy Boys & Nancy Drew Meet DRACULA
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsIn 1977 I was 13 years old and one of my favorite TV show was The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries. This is a great two part episode that I rolled all into one to make a made for Rumble Movie. S2.E1 Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Part I Episode aired Sep 11, 1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) While in Europe searching for their missing father, the Hardy Boys meet Nancy Drew and team up on a case that takes them to a rock festival in Transylvania held at Dracula's castle. Director: Joseph Pevney Writers: Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin, Lorne Greene, Ed Gilbert, Bernie Taupin, Paul Williams S2.E2 Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Part II Episode aired Sep 18, 1977 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew meet a group of musicians and Joe talks them into playing a gig at the Dracula's Castle festival, with Joe as one of the singers, so they can get in to search for their father. Director: Joseph Pevney Writers: Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin80 views -
1977 Nancy Drew Mysteries Episode 1 Mystery of Pirate's Cove
MemoryCryptofCastleHillsIn 1977 I was 13 years old and one of my favorite TV shows was The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries which aired on ABC. I loved reading The Hardy Boys books and was excited that there was a TV show. And, I developed a big crush on Pamela Sue Martin. Now...for your viewing pleasure...here is the first episode of the Nancy Drew Mysteries: Original Airdate: February 6, 1977. The Mystery of Pirate's Cove. Written by: E.W. Swackhaker; Directed by: Glen A. Larson. Nancy Drew and her friends see a beam of light coming from a supposedly abandoned lighthouse, and a professor tries to convince her that it is haunted. The local sheriff thinks they're imagining things, so it's up to Nancy to solve the mystery. First appearance of Pamela Sue Martin as Nancy Drew.116 views