Straightaway (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1961, Straightaway is a drama series.
What it’s about. Straightaway is a 26-week half-hour adventure/drama television series which aired on ABC during the 1961–1962 season – the story of two young men who operate a garage and engage in auto racing. John Ashley and Brian Kelly played race car designers Clipper Hamilton and Scott Ross, respectively. Scott designs the vehicles, and Clipper is the mechanic. Asa Maynor was cast in four episodes as Dixie. Most episodes center on the clients who bring a race car to the Straightaway Garage. The series was originally planned to be named “The Racers”, but the title had to be altered because of sponsor problems. Straightaway ran at 7:30 Eastern on Fridays opposite CBS’s Rawhide with Clint Eastwood and Eric Fleming. Straightaway was moved to Wednesdays effective January 10, 1962, for the remainder of its brief run.
Who’s in it. Straightaway stars Brian Kelly as Scott Ross, John Ashley as Clipper Hamilton, Bill Bixby and Robert Blake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Straightaway sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Straightaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straightaway tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straightaway (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Straightaway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Straightaway worth watching?
- Straightaway holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Straightaway?
- Straightaway stars Brian Kelly, John Ashley, Bill Bixby, Robert Blake and Ron Hagerthy.
- When was Straightaway released?
- Straightaway was released in 1961.