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    Hollywood Beat

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    1 9 8 5 (USA)
    14 x 60 minute episodes

    Someone is killing the street people who hang out in Hollywood. This is the turf of undercover cops Nick McCarren (Jack Scalia) and Jack Rado (Jay Acovone), and they take umbrage when “their people” start turning up dead.

    They’ve developed a network of friends and informants that includes George (John Matuszak), a former linebacker who is openly gay and too big for anyone to say anything about it; Lita (Ann Turkel), the gorgeous owner of a neighbourhood bar; Lady Di, a feisty bag lady; and Billy Night Eyes, a Blackfoot Indian who runs an all-night newsstand.

    With their help, Nick and Jack go after the bad guys who invade their beat, which has a certain gritty look and contemporary sound reminiscent of Miami Vice.

    Captain Wes Biddle (Edward Winter) was their boss.

    Detective Nick McCarren
    Jack Scalia
    Detective Jack Rado
    Jay Acovone
    George Grinsky
    John Matuszak
    Captain Wes Biddle
    Edward Winter
    Lady Di
    Barbara Cason
    Lita
    Ann Turkel
    Billy Night Eyes
    Michael Horse

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