| Run, Buddy, Run | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Leonard B. Stern |
| Starring | Jack Sheldon Bruce Gordon |
| Composer | Jerry Fielding |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Leonard B. Stern |
| Running time | 30 minutes per episode |
| Production company | Talent Associates |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 12, 1966 – January 2, 1967 |
Run, Buddy, Run is an American comedy TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 16 episodes in 1966-1967. The series was created by Leonard B. Stern, and starred jazz trumpeter, singer, and actor Jack Sheldon.[1]
At a steambath, accountant Buddy Overstreet (Sheldon) overhears gangster “Mr. D” (Bruce Gordon) plotting a murder. Mr. D and his mob realize that Buddy is a potential witness, and pursue him across the country.
The series was essentially a comedic version of The Fugitive. It was cancelled by CBS after airing 16 episodes.[2]
The TV series was adapted into a comic book distributed by Gold Key Comics. Only one issue was published.[3]
