CBS Summer Playhouse

CBS Summer Playhouse· Season 1 · Episode 1

The Saint in Manhattan

S01E01·June 12, 1987·CBS

Simon Templar returns to New York via Concorde and is feeling restless, until a note from an old flame surfaces.

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Andrew ClarkeAndrew Clarkeas Simon TemplarGeorge RoseGeorge Roseas WoodsChristopher Marcantelas JoeyHolland TaylorHolland Tayloras Fran GroganCaitlin ClarkeCaitlin Clarkeas Lily Palmer / Jessica DanielsLiliana KomorowskaLiliana Komorowskaas Margot KatkaRaymond SerraRaymond Serraas CarmineTim ReidTim Reidas Self - HostDaphne Maxwell ReidDaphne Maxwell Reidas Self - HostJames FrawleyJames Frawleyas Jail CellmateRay IannicelliRay Iannicellias Toy Store ClerkFrank Ferrara Sr.Frank Ferrara Sr.as GoonKelly ConnellKelly Connellas Elevator ManKevin O'RourkeKevin O'Rourkeas Detective

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