First, let me preface this blog post by saying I LOVE Sir Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. We (my husband and grown children) have tried to watch all of the Sherlock Holmes shows/movies – and I thought we had! However I was wrong…
My husband and I just finished watching the 1954 series called Sherlock Holmes (which is available on Prime). The series is based on Sir Conan Doyle’s characters and as such, is not based on all of Doyle’s stories. Sheldon Reynolds is the producer of this very enjoyable series. Each episode is formatted to a television half hour show, which might have been about 26 minutes back in 1954.
Sherlock Holmes starred Ronald Howard and his faithful Dr. Watson was played by H. Marion Crawford. Archie Duncan was cast as Inspector Lestrade. All three of these actors portrayed their characters extremely well. I especially enjoy seeing what great friends Holmes and Watson were, and also, how willing they were to let Inspector Lestrade take the credit for their many cases (39 episodes) – even though Lestrade was not quite as instrumental as he believe he was.
The characters, settings, and stories are all believable and well done. In some cases, Sherlock Holmes doesn’t need to do much detecting because he’s able to gleam the clues and come up with a solution.
We enjoyed this 1954 Sherlock Holmes series – which as I said is on Amazon Prime. I am not sure, but I’m guessing it’s also available on YouTube.
PS: Don’t expect these episodes to be based on Conan Doyle’s stories.
PPS: Sorry about delays in posting lately – I have been having some personal issues, being sick over the holidays…. and now Cocoa (our dog) is having (significantly more serious) health issues as well. However, I hope to get back into posting soon.
Mary Tederstrom says
I love Sherlock Holmes stories and movies–will try this one out! (Sorry to hear you and yours have been ill. Sending healing vibes!)
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Mary, thank you! I hope you enjoy this.
Scott Finley says
I didn’t know this existed – I’ll give it a shot!
For me, the definitive TV Holmes was Jeremy Brett. Hope you and yours get to feeling better!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Scott, thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
Dawn says
Praying for return of good health for all in your family. I also understand life issues, so wishing this passes soon as well.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Dawn, thank you very much – it’s been a rough month or two.
thetarotman says
Danna, thanks for the info about this particular Sherlock Holmes series. I look forward to checking it out.
I hope you feel much better, and truly hope Cocoa gets so much better very soon.
Interestingly enough, my life partner had a dream that he and I had a dog, which is interesting, considering that growing up, he and his family had dogs as well as cats, but in my family, growing up, we always had cats. And now, he and I have four cats.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tarot, I hope you enjoy the series, and thank you for your well-wishes!
We’ve got a lot of cat allergies in our household, so no cats for us I’m afraid.
Karen N says
I stumbled across this series on Amazon Prime and was immediately hooked. There is wonderful interaction among the three main characters and always a bit of comic relief too. Try it, you’ll like it.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Karen, it’s definitely a nice throwback series!
Nancy Fifield says
I watched these many years ago and enjoyed them. I will have to check out YouTube to see if I can find them.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Nancy, it’s definitely worth tracking down again!
Zarayna Pradyer says
Wishing you and Cocoa well!
Thank you for the find. I’m a Brit and it’s new to me – how exciting!
Happy New Year. xxx
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Zarayna, thank you for the well-wishes! I hope you enjoy the series.
Barbara A Donn says
I just wanted to let you know that the Sherlock Holmes series to which you referred is on YouTube and I also enjoyed watching it.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Barbara, thanks! It’s a good series to pick up, and I’m glad to hear it’s also on YouTube still!
Nancy Chambret says
Hope you and your four legged baby get well real soon
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Nancy, thank you for the well-wishes!
PamB says
Happy to know about this series and since I have prime looking forward to watching. Thank you! So sorry to read you’ve been sick, etc and about Cocoa! I remember when you got him.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
PamB, thank you for the well-wishes and I hope you enjoy the series!
Mary Clare says
Keeping you in prayer your dog as well. Get better soon love your blogs
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Mary, thank you for the well-wishes!
Tee Nelson says
Take care of yourself. Health and family (pets are family) come first. We’ll all be here when you get back.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tee, thank you for the understanding! I hope to get back into things more soon.
Lacy says
I am sorry to hear you and your dog are having health issues. Please take care of you both and get well quickly.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lacy, thank you for the well-wishes!
Steve Aubrey says
Added to watch list – thank you!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Steve, you’re very welcome!
Kim says
Those programs look very enjoyable. I’ll have to look for them. Sorry to hear you and family haven’t been well. And yes, dogs are family!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kim, thank you for the kind comments! I hope you enjoy the series.