← Previous Next → 6x17 Tanner P.I. For Hire First Aired: Feb. 12, 1987 on CBS Summary: The actor who plays tv's hottest detective disappears from the private detectives convention that Rick and AJ helped to organize, but it's a clue from a famous real detective, now down on his luck, that helps them find the guest of honor.

Main Characters in this Episode

• Rick Simon
• Cecilia Si…
• Police off…
• Officer Su…

Guest Stars Andrew Jackson 'A.J.' Simon played by Jameson Parker Lt. Marcel 'Downtown' Brown played by Tim Reid PI Diane Grommell played by Patti Emler Steve Erickson played by Forry Smith P.I. Ed Tarpley played by John Schuck Jack Rayburn played by Dale Robinette Ace Bradstreet played by Ramon Bieri Artie Pike played by Roy Jenson Director played by Trent Dolan Assistant Director played by Joan Chodorow Cyd Greenwald played by Susan Oliver More