On this day March 15 1983 the comedy series Ace Crawford Private Eye premiered on CBS. Starring Tim Conway the show was a parody of classic detective stories featuring a bumbling private investigator who somehow always managed to solve cases despite his clumsiness.
Ace Crawford Private Eye only lasted one season with five episodes due to low ratings but it remains a hidden gem for fans of Tim Conway’s physical comedy and quick wit. The show played on classic noir tropes while delivering slapstick humor making it a unique entry in 80s television.
80s insight: Tim Conway was already well known for his comedic roles on The Carol Burnett Show before leading his own detective spoof series.