Harry O
A part-time investigator and a full-time human being.
1974 · 2 seasons · 44 eps · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Action & Adventure
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After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.
Created by Howard Rodman
Network: ABC
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Cast
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David Janssen Harry Orwell -
Anthony Zerbe Lt. K.C. Trench -
Henry Darrow Lt. Manuel 'Manny' Quinlan - P Paul Tulley Sgt. Roberts
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Farrah Fawcett Sue Ingham -
Tom Atkins Sgt. Frank Cole -
Richard Stahl Dr. Samuelson -
Bill Henderson Spencer Johnson -
Hal Williams -
Mel Stewart Roy Bardello -
G.W. Bailey -
Joanna Pettet
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