| Half Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Glen A. Larson Lou Shaw |
| Starring | Joe Pesci Victoria Jackson Fred Williamson |
| Opening theme | "L.A. You Belong to Me" performed by Robert Jason |
| Composers | Stu Phillips Robert Jason |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Glen A. Larson Productions 20th Century Fox Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | March 24 – May 10, 1985 |
Half Nelson is an American detective comedy-drama series starring Joe Pesci that aired on NBC from March 24 until May 10, 1985.[1] The pilot episode starred Hollywood actor Rod Taylor.[2]
Premise
Rocky Nelson is a former New York City cop who moved to Beverly Hills, where he got a job at a private security service for the rich and famous, while attempting to make it as an actor.[3] In addition to guarding celebrities, he also helps solve crimes.
Cast
- Joe Pesci as Rocky Nelson
- Fred Williamson as Chester Long
- Victoria Jackson as Annie O'Hara
- Bubba Smith as Kurt
- Dick Butkus as Beau
- Gary Grubbs as Det. Hamill
- Dean Martin as Himself
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 | "Pilot" | Bruce Bilson | Glen A. Larson & Lou Shaw | March 24, 1985[4] |
| 3 | "The Deadly Vase" | Alan Cooke | Aubrey Solomon & Steve Greenberg (story), Lou Shaw (teleplay) | March 29, 1985[5] |
| 4 | "Uppers and Downers" | James Sheldon | Donald Ross | April 5, 1985[6] |
| 5 | "Diplomatic Immunity" | Alan Cooke | Janis Hendler (story), Simon Muntner (teleplay) | April 12, 1985[7] |
| 6 | "Nose Job" | Arthur Allan Seidelman | Lou Shaw & Simon Muntner | April 19, 1985[8] |
| 7 | "Chariots for Hire" | Mark McClafferty | April 26, 1985[9] | |
| 8 | "Malibu Colony" | James Sheldon | Aubrey Solomon & Steve Greenberg (story), Richard Freiman & Simon Muntner (teleplay) | May 3, 1985[10] |
| 9 | "Beverly Hills Princess" | Bernard McEveety | Lou Shaw (story), Richard Freiman & Simon Muntner (teleplay) | May 10, 1985[11] |
References
- ↑ "Half Nelson". www.tvobscurities.com. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ↑ "Half Nelson: Pilot special (March 24, 1985)". www.rodtaylorsite.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ↑ Belcher, Walt (March 29, 1985). "'Half-Nelson' moves to regular Friday slot". The Tampa Tribune. p. 4-D. Retrieved April 17, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ White, Susan (March 24, 1985). "Prime time". Lexington Herald-Leader. Lexington, Kentucky. p. TV4. Retrieved April 17, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". The Charlotte News. March 29, 1985. p. 65 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". Courier-Post. April 5, 1985. p. 8 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". News-Journal. April 12, 1985. p. 21 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. April 19, 1985. p. 121 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". Marshfield News-Herald. April 26, 1985. p. 33 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". Chicago Tribune. May 3, 1985. p. 67 – via newspapers.com.
- ↑ "TV Listing". The Palm Beach Post. May 10, 1985. p. 63 – via newspapers.com.
External links
- Half Nelson at IMDb
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