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Bronk

  • TV Series
  • 1975–19761975–1976
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
118
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Jack Palance in Bronk (1975)
  • Crime
  • Drama
The adventures of detective Alex Bronkov of the Ocean City, California Police Department.The adventures of detective Alex Bronkov of the Ocean City, California Police Department.The adventures of detective Alex Bronkov of the Ocean City, California Police Department.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
118
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Carroll O'Connor
    • Ed Waters
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Henry Beckman
    • Tony King
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  • Creators
    • Carroll O'Connor
    • Ed Waters
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Henry Beckman
    • Tony King
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 nominations total

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    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Lt. Alex Bronkovas Lt. Alex Bronkov
    25 episodes25 eps • 1975–1976
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Harry Markas Harry Mark
    25 episodes25 eps • 1975–1976
    Tony King
    Tony King
    • Sgt. John Webberas Sgt. John Webber
    25 episodes25 eps • 1975–1976
    Joseph Mascolo
    Joseph Mascolo
    • Mayor Pete Santorias Mayor Pete Santori
    25 episodes25 eps • 1975–1976
    Dina Ousley
    • Ellen Bronkovas Ellen Bronkov
    17 episodes17 eps • 1975–1976
    Michael Swan
    Michael Swan
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1975–1976
    Nick Pellegrino
    Nick Pellegrino
    • Dispatcheras Dispatcher…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1975–1976
    Nancy Burnett
    • Matronas Matron…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Peggy Rea
    Peggy Rea
    • Mrs. Royas Mrs. Roy
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975
    David Nash
    • Lab Technicianas Lab Technician…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Ken Lynch
    Ken Lynch
    • Capt. Lockwoodas Capt. Lockwood
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Marcy Lafferty
    Marcy Lafferty
    • Marcias Marci…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975
    Stack Pierce
    Stack Pierce
    • Blakeas Blake…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975–1976
    Steve Mitchell
    • Lt. Stackeras Lt. Stacker
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975–1976
    Sally Kirkland
    Sally Kirkland
    • Billieas Billie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975
    Jack O'Leary
    • Collinsas Collins…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975–1976
    David Man
    • Ellisonas Ellison…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975
    Laura Hippe
    Laura Hippe
    • Girl Clerkas Girl Clerk…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1975–1976
    • Creators
      • Carroll O'Connor
      • Ed Waters
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    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Steve Allen/Jack Palance/Buddy Rich/Madlyn Rhue (1975)

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    8/10
    Jack Palance strikes out again
    Contra rcj5365's review, this was Palance's SECOND weekly TV series. His first was another one-season wonder, "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1963-64). In that one, Palance was the manager of a traveling circus.

    The role of "Bronk" seems to be a much better fit for Palance, allowing him to appear both sensitive and badass simultaneously. Alex Bronkov is a pipe-smoking cop who is called into action by the mayor of Ocean City to clean up the town of corrupt officials, scumbuckets, and the type of people Palance played for most of his career.

    An interesting connection here is that Carroll O'Connor, in the middle of his run as Archie Bunker on "All in the Family", found the time and energy to be the creator and showrunner for this particular series. He definitely put a quality touch on what might otherwise be a paint-by-numbers police procedural.

    Somehow, though, the combination of O'Connor's behind-the-camera touch and Palance's tremendous acting skills wasn't quite enough to keep this quality show going. While the viewing public gave it high marks, CBS decided to yank it after one season.
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    • Release date
      • April 17, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 刑事ブロンク
    • Filming locations
      • Venice Jail - 685 Venice Blvd., Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • MGM Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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