Mike Connors - A Life of Integrity in Film and Television - Paperbackby Bill Taylor (Author) "Mike was a very kind soul; he was a wonderful friend and I loved him." Robert Wagner Mike Connors was best known for his pivotal role as Joe Mannix on the television show that ran for eight seasons, but he had a long and storied career on the stage and screen prior to that. Yet, Mike was so much more than the characters he portrayed. In an industry that is not known for being kind to those who pursue it, Mike Connors held a