Delvecchio (TV series)
A detective studying law while solving LAPD cases.
Delvecchio was a CBS drama that ran from September 1976 to March 1977, starring Judd Hirsch as an Italian-American LAPD detective and aspiring lawyer. The show featured several actors and writers, including Steven Bochco, who later collaborated on Hill Street Blues.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Joseph Polizzi; Sam Rolfe
- Starring
- Judd Hirsch
- Composer
- Billy Goldenberg
- Country
- United States
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 21 (2 unaired)
- Executive producers
- William Sackheim
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The title character had graduated from law school but failed the bar examination.
- Delvecchio's father, a barber, could not understand why his son chose a career investigating auto thefts, murders, and narcotics.
- One episode, 'Licensed to Kill' (Feb. 13, 1977), was included on the 2006 DVD release Brilliant But Cancelled TV Dramas.
Production
Steven Bochco served as a writer and producer on the series, with Michael Kozoll also writing. Four years after Delvecchio was cancelled, Bochco and Kozoll created Hill Street Blues, which featured Delvecchio regulars Charles Haid, Michael Conrad, and James B. Sikking. Other writers included Peter S. Fischer, Gy Waldron, and John D. F. Black. William Sackheim was executive producer, and directors included Lou Antonio, Walter Doniger, and Ivan Nagy. The series was filmed on location in Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Delvecchio (TV series)?
Delvecchio was created by Joseph Polizzi and Sam Rolfe.
When did Delvecchio (TV series) first air?
Delvecchio first aired on 9 September 1976.
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