Spoof of TV crime dramas. Someone is murdering all the great detectives and cops, and it's up to the remaining few to find the killer and stop him.
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- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
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| Victor Buono | ... |
Chief Ironbottom
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| Tony Danza | ... |
Pony Lambretta
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| Jamie Farr | ... |
Studsky
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| John Byner | ... |
Len 'Hatch' Hatchington
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| Gavin MacLeod | ... |
Lt. Nojack
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| Buck Owens | ... |
Sheriff Tim MacSkye
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| Connie Stevens | ... |
Sgt. Salty Sanderson
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| Jimmie 'JJ' Walker | ... |
Parks the Pusher
(as Jimmie Walker)
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| Burt Young | ... |
Lt. Palumbo
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| Marty Allen | ... |
Det. Starkos
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| Richard Deacon | ... |
Mr. Burnice
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| Gunilla Hutton | ... |
Raquel
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Roz Kelly | ... |
Virgina Trickwood
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| Liz Torres | ... |
Mrs. Palumbo
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| Don Adams | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Mason Adams | ... |
Willie the Wino
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Mitch Kreindel | ... |
The Man in White
(as Mitchell Kreindel)
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| Michael DeLano | ... |
Thug
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Tessa Richarde | ... |
Sophia
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E. Wetta Little | ... |
Marilyn
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| Mel Blanc | ... |
Chickie Baby (voice)
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| Allen Case | ... |
Kindly Doctor
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W.T. Zacha | ... |
Truck Driver
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| Jack Lindine | ... |
Rookie Cop
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Colin Hamilton | ... |
Fitzhugh
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| Harriet Medin | ... |
Great Lady
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Carle Bensen | ... |
Dandified Gentleman
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| Iris Adrian | ... |
Candy Store Proprietor
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Linda Lawrence | ... |
Girl #1
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Kathy Clarke | ... |
Girl #2
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| Twink Caplan | ... |
Hooker #1
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Muffi Durham | ... |
Hooker #2
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| Tanya Boyd | ... |
Stunner
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Directed by
| Roger Duchowny | ||
Written by
| Ron Friedman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Douglas S. Cramer | ... | executive producer |
| Shelley Hull | ... | associate producer |
| Robert L. Jacks | ... | producer |
| Aaron Spelling | ... | executive producer |
| E. Duke Vincent | ... | supervising producer |
Music by
| Artie Kane | ||
Cinematography by
| Archie R. Dalzell | ... | director of photography (as Arch Dalzell) |
Editing by
| John F. Schreyer | ||
Editorial Department
| Michael S. McLean | ... | supervising film editor |
Casting By
| Toni Howard | ||
Art Direction by
| Paul Sylos | ||
| Tom Trimble | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard Reams | ... | (as Rich Reams) |
Costume Design by
| Nolan Miller | ||
Makeup Department
| Naomi Cavin | ... | hair stylist (as Naoma Cavin) |
| Mary Hadley | ... | hair stylist |
| Jeffrey Hamilton | ... | makeup artist (as Jeff Hamilton) |
| Jeremy Swan | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Norman Henry | ... | executive production manager |
| Al Kraus | ... | supervising production manager |
| Dick Reilly | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ric Rondell | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas A. Bliss | ... | dga trainee |
| Kenneth D. Collins | ... | second assistant director (as Ken Collins) |
| Pamela Grant | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | second unit director (as Ronnie Rondell) |
| Jerram A. Swartz | ... | first assistant director (as Jerram Swartz) |
Art Department
| John Hollis | ... | construction coordinator |
| Gordon Kirschbaum | ... | supervising construction coordinator |
| Roger Montesano | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Dick Le Grand | ... | sound editor (as Richard LeGrand) |
| Jules Nayfack | ... | sound editor |
| Bruce Vanover | ... | sound engineer |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects |
| Robert W. King | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Roy E. Harrison | ... | stunt coordinator (as Roy Harrison) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Frank P. Flynn | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Frank Flynn) |
| Serge Poupis | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jeannie Myers | ... | casting associate (as Jeanne Meyers) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert Harris Jr. | ... | costumer: men (as Bob Harris Jr.) |
| Robert B. Harris | ... | wardrobe supervisor: men (as Bob Harris) |
| Lee Peters | ... | costumer: women |
| Eilish Zebrasky | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women (as Eilish) |
Music Department
| Jay Kleinberg | ... | music editor |
| Rocky Moriana | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jane Hampton | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| James W. Hayes | ... | production associate |
| Renate Kamer | ... | assistant to executive producers |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer |
| Diana Weatherill | ... | assistant to executive producers (as Diana Aretio) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1980) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Cinefear (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ford Motor Company (automobiles furnished by)
- Lynn Stalmaster & Associates (casting)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Someone is Trying to Kill All of Your Favorite TV Cops! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie of the week was intended to be the television response to Murder by Death (1976), spoofing TV detectives as opposed to crime novel detectives. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Charles Nelson Reilly/Pete Barbutti/Victor Buono/Tom Brokaw (1980). See more » |