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The series featured Zimbalist and Roger Smith as Los Angeles private detectives, with Mr. Byrnes as Kookie, a slang-slinging parking-lot attendant.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020

He worked steadily but never again achieved the fame of his Kookie years.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2020

A crime drama created by Roy Huggins, the show featured Mr. Smith as a glamorous alternative to the shabbier investigators of other series, and Edd Byrnes as Kookie, a heartthrob parking-lot attendant.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2017

It made stars of both men and a teen heartthrob out of Edd Byrnes, who played a colorful parking lot attendant named Kookie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2017

To his teammates, Cowens has qualified ever since as Kookie of the Year.

From Time Magazine Archive