The Lone Wolf (TV series)

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The Lone Wolf is an American television series that aired in 1954. Louis Hayward starred as Michael Lanyard, the Lone Wolf. It ran for 39 episodes.

Hayward signed to make the series in September 1953. The producers were Jack Gross and Phil Krasna, for United Television. [1]

The budget was $35,000 an episode. [2]

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References

  1. Ames, Walter (Sep 24, 1953). "TV RADIO: Hayward to Star as 'Lone Wolf;' Tennis, TV Makes Actor Happy". Los Angeles Times. p. 32.
  2. Ames, Walter (Apr 10, 1954). "Hayward Tackles Video Role of Choice in New Lone Wolf Film Series". Los Angeles Times. p. A5.