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I mean, casting can make-or-break TV shows, and in the case of the Hardy Boys, the casting 100% makes it. To keep me from going off on yet another 6-page rave about the series, I’ll stick to the 2 most important things this show has done to stay true to the books, but to also attract viewers of all ages to the mystery-filled world of the infamous Bayport detectives.įirst and foremost, let’s talk casting.
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Now, I could talk about the Hardy Boys forever (which all my university professors know because I’ve written at least three papers on the subject) however, my purpose today is to focus on the little things that make the Hardy Boys TV series just so fantastic.
Even though the first Hardy Boys novel was written in June of 1927-almost 100 years ago-today, you can walk into any bookstore and be guaranteed to find at least one Hardy Boys book gracing their shelves.
The novels were a huge hit worldwide, and have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Though McFarlane had sworn he would never write children’s mystery novels again (apparently he wasn’t a huge fan of Dave Fearless), he fell in love with the Hardy Boys, and ended up writing the first 26 novels. Stratermeyer sent the idea to a Canadian author, Leslie McFarlane, asking him to write the first novel. The Hardy Boys were the brain child of Edward Stratermeyer in 1927. One of the most popular children’s series in history, reimagined into a beautiful, engaging, and exciting television show. It makes me laugh, cry, and occasionally hide my face in a pillow when second-hand embarrassment takes me over, and it is by far the greatest show the 70s ever produced. A little bit of murder, a lot of mystery, and some absolutely fantastic character charisma lead this show to the top of my most-watched list. Showcasing 70s fashion, music, ideals, and acting, this show is unquestionably the best imagination of one of my favorite childhood series. The highlight of the 70s (at least for me) can be found in one single television show.
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