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Title: Wiseguy (1987–2009)
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| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| Jonathan Banks | ... | Frank McPike 74 episodes, 1987-1990 | |
| Jim Byrnes | ... | Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs 74 episodes, 1987-1990 | |
| Ken Wahl | ... | Vinnie Terranova / ... 65 episodes, 1987-1990 | |
Vinnie Terranova (Ken Wahl) does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an Agent for the O.C.B. (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother Carlotta (Elsa Raven) and other family members while acting undercover as a syndicate enforcer. The segments, which ran several shows each, included in-depth and empathetic characterizations of the players on both sides of the law. Scenarios include the underbelly of the recording industry, protection rackets, international arms dealing, foiling white supremacist plotters, uncovering a government conspiracy to set up a compliant new head of state in a third-world country, and Vinnie's final reconciliation with his Italian mother and her new husband, the purely legendary Mafia figure Don Rudy Aiuppo (George Petrie). Written by Barlow Pepin <mbpepn@sbcglobal.net>
Wiseguy was my favorite series in '87/'88, with great story lines, a charming lead character, and an ever changing scenery.
It also introduced tv audiences to the acting abilities of Kevin Spacey, and me to the great looks of Joan Severance.