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The Commish

  • TV Series
  • 1991–19961991–1996
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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The Commish (1991)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama

Slightly offbeat television police comedy-drama. Tony Scali is the Police Commissioner in a small town, where solutions to difficult situations often require considerable creativity. Tony's ... Read allSlightly offbeat television police comedy-drama. Tony Scali is the Police Commissioner in a small town, where solutions to difficult situations often require considerable creativity. Tony's easygoing manner and clever intellect are much more useful to him than weapons or brute fo... Read allSlightly offbeat television police comedy-drama. Tony Scali is the Police Commissioner in a small town, where solutions to difficult situations often require considerable creativity. Tony's easygoing manner and clever intellect are much more useful to him than weapons or brute force in his fight against crime.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,086
112
  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Stephen Kronish
  • Stars
    • Michael Chiklis
    • Theresa Saldana
    • Kaj-Erik Eriksen
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  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Stephen Kronish
  • Stars
    • Michael Chiklis
    • Theresa Saldana
    • Kaj-Erik Eriksen
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    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Tony Scalias Tony Scali
    92 episodes92 eps • 1991–1996
    Theresa Saldana
    Theresa Saldana
    • Rachel Scalias Rachel Scali
    92 episodes92 eps • 1991–1996
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    Kaj-Erik Eriksen
    • David Scalias David Scali
    92 episodes92 eps • 1991–1996
    Geoffrey Nauffts
    Geoffrey Nauffts
    • Stan Kellyas Stan Kelly
    66 episodes66 eps • 1991–1994
    Melinda McGraw
    Melinda McGraw
    • Cyd Madisonas Cyd Madison
    46 episodes46 eps • 1992–1994
    Jason Schombing
    Jason Schombing
    • Ronnie Lopezas Ronnie Lopez
    42 episodes42 eps • 1991–1996
    John Cygan
    John Cygan
    • Paulie Pentangelias Paulie Pentangeli…
    35 episodes35 eps • 1992–1996
    Dayna Cornborough
    • Sarah Scalias Sarah Scali
    35 episodes35 eps • 1992–1996
    Justine Cornborough
    • Sarah Scalias Sarah Scali
    35 episodes35 eps • 1992–1996
    Gina Belafonte
    Gina Belafonte
    • Carmela Paganas Carmela Pagan
    33 episodes33 eps • 1991–1993
    Nicholas Lea
    Nicholas Lea
    • Ricky Carusoas Ricky Caruso
    33 episodes33 eps • 1991–1994
    Evan Tylor
    • Jonathan Papadakisas Jonathan Papadakis…
    33 episodes33 eps • 1992–1995
    Pat Bermel
    Pat Bermel
    • Mike Roseas Mike Rose…
    32 episodes32 eps • 1991–1995
    Michael Patten
    • Gordy Tuefelas Gordy Tuefel…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1991–1993
    Kimberly Scott
    Kimberly Scott
    • Lucilleas Lucille…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1991–1994
    William A. McManus
    • Jim McGinleyas Jim McGinley…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1994–1996
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    Dave 'Squatch' Ward
    • Freddieas Freddie…
    19 episodes19 eps • 1991–1995
    Ian Tracey
    Ian Tracey
    • John Hibbsas John Hibbs…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1991–1995
    • Creators
      • Stephen J. Cannell
      • Stephen Kronish
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    Slightly offbeat television police comedy-drama. Tony Scali is the Police Commissioner in a small town, where solutions to difficult situations often require considerable creativity. Tony's easygoing manner and clever intellect are much more useful to him than weapons or brute force in his fight against crime. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
    • police officer
    • police commissioner
    • small town
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • A desk job? Not the way HE does it.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tony Scali was supposed to be in his late 30s. Michael Chiklis was actually 28 when cast as Scali, in part because he looked much older than his real age. When Chiklis lost weight during the course of the series, the network, fearing that such weight loss might negatively effect the ratings, reportedly had Chiklis stuff his clothing to appear older and heavyset, and also discouraged him from shaving off his hair to look still older. Chiklis claimed he ran into problems later in his career when casting directors assumed he was much older than he actually was because of the show.
    • Quotes

      [Cyd and Tony are in a tattoo parlor]

      Tony: A starburst would look perfect on you.

      Cyd: Thanks, but I think one is enough.

      [Long pause]

      Cyd: It's on my shoulder, okay?

      Tony: Did I ask?

      Cyd: In a manner of speaking.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (1994)

    User reviews16

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    10/10
    The Commish
    This was is and will forever be my favorite series from the Nineteen Nineties. Michael Chiklis, is a absolutely stunning actor he has the skills and the looks to make it in the big time. This is a show for the whole family to to sit and enjoy, If you are lucky enough to find the whole series in one collection like I did at Newbury Comics for 10 bucks. on a scale of one to ten I give this series a 10. there is very little of anything in the way of violence and there I nothing in the form of bad language it is totally G rated in my books suitable for the whole family it is a true blast from the past for everyone to enjoy with your favorite TV time Snack and beverage,
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    • endersgame1972
    • Apr 20, 2015

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El comisionado
    • Filming locations
      • North Shore Studios, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • ABC Productions
      • Stephen J. Cannell Productions
      • Three Putt Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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