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Mannix S8E1 — Portrait in Blues
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Mannix•Season 8•Episode 1

Portrait in Blues

6.4/10 · 153 votesSep 22, 197452 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 8•−1.4 vs season avg

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A singer is nearly electrocuted during a performance. Mannix is hired to find out if it was just an accident or if someone is out to get him.

Directed byAlf Kjellin
Written byJames L. Henderson
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Mike Connors

Mike Connors

Joe Mannix

Gail Fisher

Gail Fisher

Peggy Fair

Larry Storch

Larry Storch

Wing Dobson

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Robyn Millan

Susan McAndrew

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Alf Kjellin

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James L. Henderson

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Mel Tormé

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Episode Summary

"Portrait in Blues" is episode 1 of Mannix season 8. It scored 6.4/10 from 153 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Alf Kjellin and written by James L. Henderson, it aired on September 22, 1974.

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