Television
There have been several television shows based on the exploits of Mike Hammer.
- A 1954 television pilot was developed starring Brian Keith that was written and directed by Blake Edwards, it was not picked up.
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958–1960 ; starring Darren McGavin)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (Jan. 1984 - Jan. 1985 ; starring Stacy Keach)
- The New Mike Hammer (Sept. 1986 - May 1987 ; starring Stacy Keach)
- Mike Hammer, Private Eye (Sept. 1997 - June 1998 ; starring Stacy Keach)
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