History Franchise / NancyDrew

* ''Series/TheHardyBoysNancyDrewMysteries'' (1977-1979): A TV series that included both Nancy Drew and Literature/TheHardyBoys. Started off alternating episodes between the two sides in the first season with some crossover, but the second season focused more on the Hardy Boys, with Nancy in a progressively supporting role. By the third season, the show had dropped Nancy Drew entirely. Pamela Sue Martin played Nancy in the first season and most of the second before quitting the show, and Janet Louise Johnson (AKA Janet Julian) took over for her last four appearances.

The reigning queen of [[LongRunners long-running]] franchises, ''Nancy Drew'' has been around in one form or another for over eighty years.

* ''Series/NancyDrew2019'': A show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery during her time between high school and college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Scott Wolf as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. Combines aspects of mystery and horror, as Nancy and her friends frequently find their investigations helped or hindered by ghosts and other supernatural presences haunting Horseshoe Bay.

->Ned said "Nancy Drew is the best girl detective in the whole world!"\\
"Don't you believe him," Nancy said quickly. "I have solved some mysteries, I'll admit, and I enjoy it, but I'm sure there are many other girls who could do the same."
-->--''Nancy's Mysterious Letter''

* ''Nancy Drew'' (2002): A MadeForTVMovie with Maggie Lawson. It was supposed to be a PilotMovie for a TV series on Creator/ABCFamily that never materialized.

* ''ComicBook/NancyDrew'': An {{Animesque}} series by Papercutz. (2005-current)
* ''[[ComicBook/NancyDrewDynamiteComics Nancy Drew]]'': A ContinuityReboot by Dynamite Comics (2018)

Besides the books, there have been quite a few other adaptations. In the late 1930s, there was a series of four film adaptations, which were widely criticized at the time for being campy and InNameOnly (and have mostly been forgotten since). In 2002 there was a television movie, and in 2007 there was a more tongue-in-cheek [[Film/NancyDrew film adaptation]], poking fun at the 1950s incarnation of Nancy. [[Film/NancyDrewAndTheHiddenStaircaise Another one]] went the modern high school mystery/comedy route in 2019. There were two prior television series starring Nancy; the first in the late 70s, the second a 1995 series canceled after half a season. A third series, centered around an adult Nancy as a police detective, was announced in late 2015, although ultimately never greenlit. A few years later, another TV series, ''Series/NancyDrew2019'', successfully made it to air, with Nancy, now 18, investigating a ''[[Series/TwinPeaks Twin Peaks]]''-esque small town murder mystery ... and also ParanormalInvestigation. [[VideoGame/NancyDrew A series of Nancy Drew]] point-and-click AdventureGames has been in production since 1998. More recently, a comic book series was published by Papercutz, starting in 2005. There has also been occasional lines of merchandise throughout the decades.

Besides the books, there have been quite a few other adaptations. In the late 1930s, there was a series of four film adaptations, which were widely criticized at the time for being campy and InNameOnly (and have mostly been forgotten since). In 2002 there was a television movie, and in 2007 there was a more tongue-in-cheek [[Film/NancyDrew film adaptation]], poking fun at the 1950s incarnation of Nancy. There were two prior television series starring Nancy; the first in the late 70s, the second a 1995 series canceled after half a season. A third series, centered around an adult Nancy as a police detective, was announced in late 2015, although ultimately never greenlit. A few years later, another TV series, ''Series/NancyDrew2019'', successfully made it to air, with Nancy, now 18, investigating a ''[[Series/TwinPeaks Twin Peaks]]''-esque small town murder mystery ... and also ParanormalInvestigation. [[VideoGame/NancyDrew A series of Nancy Drew]] point-and-click AdventureGames has been in production since 1998. More recently, a comic book series was published by Papercutz, starting in 2005. There has also been occasional lines of merchandise throughout the decades.

* ''Film/NancyDrew'' (2007): The most recent film adaptation with Creator/EmmaRoberts, and directed by Andrew Fleming (''Film/TheCraft'').

* ''Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase'' (2019) a direct-to-video film (with a limited theatrical release) directed by Katt Shea (''Film/PoisonIvy'' and ''Film/TheRageCarrie2'') with Creator/SophiaLillis as Nancy. Creator/EllenDeGeneres and Wendy Williams are also producing.

* ''Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase'' (2019) a direct-to-video film (with a limited theatrical release) directed by Katt Shea (''Film/PoisonIvy'' and ''Film/TheRageCarrie2'') with Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh in ''Film/It2017'') as Nancy. Creator/EllenDeGeneres and Wendy Williams are also producing.

* ''Series/NancyDrew2019'': An upcoming show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery while in college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Scott Wolf as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. The series will supposedly have horror elements in the spirit of ''Series/{{Riverdale}}''.

Besides the books, there have been quite a few other adaptations. In the late 1930s, there was a series of four film adaptations, which were widely criticized at the time for being campy and InNameOnly (and have mostly been forgotten since). In 2002 there was a television movie, and in 2007 there was a more tongue-in-cheek [[Film/NancyDrew film adaptation]], poking fun at the 1950s incarnation of Nancy. There were two prior television series starring Nancy; the first in the late 70s, the second a 1995 series canceled after half a season. A third series, centered around an adult Nancy as a police detective, was announced in late 2015, although ultimately never greenlit. A few years later, another TV series, ''[[Series/NancyDrew2019]]'', successfully made it to air, with Nancy, now 18, investigating a ''[[Series/TwinPeaks Twin Peaks]]''-esque small town murder mystery ... and also ParanormalInvestigation. [[VideoGame/NancyDrew A series of Nancy Drew]] point-and-click AdventureGames has been in production since 1998. More recently, a comic book series was published by Papercutz, starting in 2005. There has also been occasional lines of merchandise throughout the decades.

Besides the books, there have been quite a few other adaptations. In the late 1930s, there was a series of four film adaptations, which were widely criticized at the time for being campy and InNameOnly (and have mostly been forgotten since). In 2002 there was a television movie, and in 2007 there was a more tongue-in-cheek [[Film/NancyDrew film adaptation]], poking fun at the 1950s incarnation of Nancy. There were two prior television series starring Nancy; the first in the late 70s, the second a 1995 series canceled after half a season. A third series, centered around an adult Nancy as a police detective, was announced in late 2015, although ultimately never greenlit. [[VideoGame/NancyDrew A series of Nancy Drew]] point-and-click AdventureGames has been in production since 1998. More recently, a comic book series was published by Papercutz, starting in 2005. There has also been occasional lines of merchandise throughout the decades.

* ''Series/NancyDrew2019'' (2019): An upcoming show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery while in college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Scott Wolf as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. The series will supposedly have horror elements in the spirit of ''Series/{{Riverdale}}''.

* ''Series/NancyDrew'' (1995): A Nelvana TV series, cancelled after half a season due to low ratings.

* ''Nancy Drew'' (2019): An upcoming show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery while in college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Scott Wolf as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. The series will supposedly have horror elements in the spirit of ''Series/{{Riverdale}}''.

* ''Nancy Drew'' (2019): An upcoming show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery while in college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Creator/ScottWolf as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. The series will supposedly have horror elements in the spirit of ''Series/{{Riverdale}}''.

* ''Nancy Drew'' (2019): An upcoming show on The CW about Nancy solving a murder mystery while in college, starring Kennedy [=McMann=] as the title role, Creator/FreddiePrinzeJr as Carson Drew, and Pamela Sue Martin with a cameo in the pilot. The series will supposedly have horror elements in the spirit of ''Series/{{Riverdale}}''.

* ''[[ComicBook/NancyDrewDynamiteComics Nancy Drew]]'': A ContinuityReboot by Dynamite Comics (2018)

* ''Nancy Drew'': A ContinuityReboot by Dynamite Comics (2018)

* ''Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase'' (2019) a direct-to-video film directed by Katt Shea (''Film/PoisonIvy'' and ''Film/TheRageCarrie2'') with Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh in ''Film/It2017'') as Nancy. Creator/EllenDeGeneres and Wendy Williams are also producing.

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* Desilu (Creator/LucilleBall's production company) and CBS filmed a pilot called ''Nancy Drew Detective'' in 1957 with Roberta Shore as Nancy, Tim Considine (Frank Hardy in Disney's ''Hardy Boys'' TV serial) as Ned, and Frankie Thomas Jr. ("Ted" in the 1938-39 Bonita Granville films) as Carson Drew. The pilot was never picked up, as a sponsor could not be found.

* Canadian studio Nelvana attempted to produce a miniseries for USA Network in 1990 entitled ''Nancy Drew & Daughter'' where Nancy, played by Creator/MargotKidder, would solve mysteries with her daughter, played by Maggie [=McGuane=]. However Kidder was badly injured in a car accident while filming a scene in the first episode, and the show was canceled after she dropped out. The accident confined Kidder to a wheelchair for two years, and heavily contributed to her public breakdown in the years to come.

* ''Series/TheHardyBoysNancyDrewMysteries'': A TV series that included both Nancy Drew and Literature/TheHardyBoys. Started off alternating episodes between the two sides in the first season with some crossover, but the second season focused more on the Hardy Boys, with Nancy in a progressively supporting role. By the third season, the show had dropped Nancy Drew entirely. (1977-1979). Pamela Sue Martin played Nancy in the first season and most of the second before quitting the show, and Janet Louise Johnson (AKA Janet Julian) took over for her last four appearances.

* ''Series/NancyDrew'': A Nelvana TV series, cancelled after half a season due to low ratings. (1995)
* ''[[http://deadline.com/2015/10/cbs-drama-series-nancy-drew-book-series-1201567695/ Drew]]:'' A planned series focusing on an adult Nancy Drew's work as a police detective. Nancy was played by Sarah Shahi. Unfortunately, it never got off the ground.

* ''Nancy Drew'': A MadeForTVMovie with Maggie Lawson. It was supposed to be a PilotMovie for a TV series on Creator/ABCFamily that never materialized. (2002)

* ''Film/NancyDrew'': The most recent film adaptation with Creator/EmmaRoberts, and directed by Andrew Fleming (''Film/TheCraft''). (2007)
* ''Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase'' (2019) a direct-to-video film directed by Katt Shea (''Film/PoisonIvy'' and ''Film/TheRageCarrie2'') with Sophia Lillis (Beverly Marsh in ''Film/It2017'') as Nancy. Creator/EllenDeGeneres and Creator/WendyWilliams are also producing.

* Canadian studio {{Nelvana}} attempted to produce a miniseries for USA Network in 1990 entitled ''Nancy Drew & Daughter'' where Nancy, played by Creator/MargotKidder, would solve mysteries with her daughter, played by Maggie [=McGuane=]. However Kidder was badly injured in a car accident while filming a scene in the first episode, and the show was canceled after she dropped out. The accident confined Kidder to a wheelchair for two years, and heavily contributed to her public breakdown in the years to come.
* ''Series/NancyDrew'': A Creator/{{Nelvana}} TV series, cancelled after half a season due to low ratings. (1995)

* ''Nancy Drew'': A MadeForTVMovie. It was supposed to be a PilotMovie for a TV series on Creator/ABCFamily that never materialized. (2002)

* ''Film/NancyDrew'': The most recent film adaptation. (2007)

* ''[[http://deadline.com/2015/10/cbs-drama-series-nancy-drew-book-series-1201567695/ Drew]]:'' A planned series focusing on an adult Nancy Drew's work as a police detective. Unfortunately, it never got off the ground.

* ''Series/TheHardyBoysNancyDrewMysteries'': A TV series that included both Nancy Drew and Literature/TheHardyBoys. Started off alternating episodes between the two sides, but by the third season had dropped Nancy Drew entirely. (1977-1979)