Half Nelson (TV series)

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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
ComposersStu Phillips
Robert Jason
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesGlen A. Larson Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseMarch 24 (1985-03-24) 
May 10, 1985 (1985-05-10)

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]

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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

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod.
code
1
2
"Pilot" Bruce Bilson Glen A. Larson & Lou Shaw March 24, 1985 (1985-03-24) [4] 3U01
3"The Deadly Vase"Alan CookeStory by: Aubrey Solomon & Steve Greenberg
Teleplay by: Lou Shaw
March 29, 1985 (1985-03-29) [5] 3U02
4"Uppers and Downers" James Sheldon Donald RossApril 5, 1985 (1985-04-05) [6] 3U03
5"Diplomatic Immunity"Alan CookeStory by: Janis Hendler
Teleplay by: Simon Muntner
April 12, 1985 (1985-04-12) [7] TBA
6"Nose Job" Arthur Allan Seidelman Lou Shaw & Simon MuntnerApril 19, 1985 (1985-04-19) [8] TBA
7"Chariots for Hire"TBDTBDunaired (unaired)TBA
8"Malibu Colony"James SheldonStory by: Aubrey Solomon & Steve Greenberg
Teleplay by: Simon Muntner & Richard Freiman
May 3, 1985 (1985-05-03) [9] TBA
9"The Beverly Hills Princess" Bernard McEveety Story by: Lou Shaw
Teleplay by: Simon Muntner & Richard Freiman
May 10, 1985 (1985-05-10) [10] TBA

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