Baretta

Baretta (1975-1978)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure

Baretta is an undercover cop in the Serpico mode. Like your standard TV-issue rule-bending loner cop, he butts heads with his excitable superior (veteran character actor Dana Elcar of MacGuyver and Baa Baa Black Sheep fame). He lives in the run-down King Edwards Motel with his scene-stealing pet cockatoo. With its ersatz funky score, Baretta is time-capsule '70s television. And, as Baretta was fond of saying, you can take that to the bank.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Baretta' premiere?

'Baretta' premiered on Tuesday, January 17, 1975.

Who played the lead character, Tony Baretta, in the series?

Robert Blake played the lead character, Tony Baretta, in the 'Baretta' series.

What is the premise of 'Baretta'?

'Baretta' is a crime drama series that follows a streetwise detective from the Jersey City police department who solves crimes with his unconventional methods in Los Angeles.

Who is Baretta's sidekick in the series?

Rooster, played by Michael D. Roberts, is Baretta's sidekick in the series.

Which network aired 'Baretta'?

'Baretta' aired on ABC.

How many episodes of 'Baretta' were produced?

A total of 82 episodes of 'Baretta' were produced.

What was Baretta's trademark catchphrase?

Baretta's trademark catchphrase was "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."

What is Baretta's favorite pet?

Baretta's favorite pet is a cockatoo named Fred.

Was 'Baretta' a spin-off series?

No, 'Baretta' was not a spin-off series.

Which actor played Billy Truman, the boy whom Baretta takes under his wing?

Dana Elcar played Billy Truman, the boy whom Baretta takes under his wing.

Did Robert Blake perform his own stunts in 'Baretta'?

Yes, Robert Blake performed his own stunts in 'Baretta'.

Who directed the majority of the episodes in the series?

Bernard Kowalski directed the majority of the episodes in the 'Baretta' series.

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