The Sixth Sense is an American paranormal thriller television series featuring Gary Collins and Catherine Ferrar. The series was produced by and filmed at Universal Studios, and broadcast by ABC from January 15 to December 23, 1972. Dr. Michael Rhodes (Collins), a professor of parapsychology who has ESP, and his assistant Nancy Murphy (Ferrar) attempt to solve supernatural crimes and mysteries.
Dr. Michael Rhodes (Gary Collins) is a parapsycholo-something-or-other whose a spiritual superhero of sorts, solving psychic mysteries through ESP. That's right, ESP. Naturally, back in the early 70’s the networks thought this was a winning ratings formula, and the inspiration for this particular thread was established by a middling soap-opera schamltz fest Movie Of The Week by the name of "Sweet Sweet Rachel" featuring Stefanie Powers. Well, the networks were wrong, even though it lasted two seasons. Collins as a lead character too often took a backseat to the guest stars, to the point that in the second season he gets outright replaced by the guest stars in three entries - including Joan Crawford in her last role ("Dear Joan: We're Going to Scare You to Death"). But hey, this is something fun to burn through after you have watched all the known players in the genre. Just keep that in mind and you will enjoy the lot of this kooky mystery series.
According to a number of sources read including this very informative article (https://www.flapperpress.com/post/half-of-a-sixth-the-sixth-sense-the-night-gallery-syndication-package), The Sixth Sense originally aired as a 60-minute show, but was significantly altered for syndication. Episodes were edited down to a half-hour and recut with Rod Serling Night Gallery intros as both shows were part of the Night Gallery syndication package.
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