CBS network drama Andros Targets was created by Jerome Coopersmith and Larry Rosen. It was executively produced by Bob Sweeney and Larry Rosen. The show was based on the real-life experiences of investigative journalist Nicholas Gage, who was credited with being the show's 'journalistic consultant.' The show was canceled after 13 episodes from January to May 1977. A newspaper reporter named Mike Andros works for a major New York newspaper where he seeks out corruption.