Half Nelson
Created byGlen A. Larson
Lou Shaw
StarringJoe 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
NetworkNBC
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]

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 BilsonGlen A. Larson & Lou ShawMarch 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 SheldonDonald 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 SeidelmanLou 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 McEveetyStory by : Lou Shaw
Teleplay by : Simon Muntner & Richard Freiman		May 10, 1985 (1985-05-10)[10]TBA

References

  1. ^ "Half Nelson". www.tvobscurities.com. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Half Nelson: Pilot special (March 24, 1985)". www.rodtaylorsite.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ White, Susan (March 24, 1985). "Prime time". Lexington Herald-Leader. Lexington, Kentucky. p. TV4. Retrieved April 17, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "TV Listing". The Charlotte News. March 29, 1985. p. 65 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "TV Listing". Courier-Post. April 5, 1985. p. 8 – via newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "TV Listing". News-Journal. April 12, 1985. p. 21 – via newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "TV Listing". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. April 19, 1985. p. 121 – via newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "TV Listing". Chicago Tribune. May 3, 1985. p. 67 – via newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "TV Listing". The Palm Beach Post. May 10, 1985. p. 63 – via newspapers.com.

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