Del Shannon | Runaway, “Crime Story” Version. In 1986 producer Michael Mann asked Del Shannon to re-record “Runaway” as the opening theme for his new television drama series, “Crime Story”, which was aired on NBC. Parts of the song were re-written for the series which was recorded in June, 1986. "Crime Story" was an American crime drama television series, created by Chuck Adamson and Gustave Reininger and produced by Michael Mann. The show ran for two seasons from September 18, 1986, to May 10,