Leg Work

Leg Work

1987 · 1 season · 10 eps · ★ 6.5 · Drama

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Leg Work is an American detective drama television series created by Frank Abatemarco that premiered on CBS on October 3, 1987. The show was short-lived and only 10 episodes were produced, of which only six were aired prior to the show's cancellation. The final episode aired on November 7, 1987. The cable network TV Land later aired the remaining four episodes.

Directed by Peter H. Hunt · Written by Frank Abatemarco

Network: CBS

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