Big Shamus, Little Shamus

Big Shamus, Little Shamus (1979)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Crime

Arnie Sutter is the veteran house detective at The Ansonia Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and with his thirteen-year-old son Max, he solves crimes at the hotel casino relating to legalized gambling.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The LedgeOct 20, 1979
S01E03The LoserOct 13, 1979
S01E02The AbductionOct 6, 1979
S01E01The CanarySep 29, 1979
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' premiere?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' premiered on September 29, 1979.

Who were the main characters in 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

The main characters in 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' were Theo Bikel as Shamus McCoy and Brian Dennehy as Big Shamus McCoy.

What is the genre of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' is a detective drama series.

Who created 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' was created by Peter Hyams.

Where is 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' set?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' is set in New York City.

What is the premise of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' follows the adventures of Shamus McCoy, a private detective who teams up with his estranged son, Big Shamus McCoy, to solve crimes in New York City.

Who composed the theme music for 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

The theme music for 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' was composed by John Cacavas.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

The first season of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' consisted of 13 episodes.

What time slot did 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' air in?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' aired on Saturdays at 9:00 PM.

Was 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' critically acclaimed?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' received mixed reviews from critics.

Did 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' win any awards?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' did not win any major awards.

Who directed the pilot episode of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

The pilot episode of 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' was directed by Richard Irving.

Did 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' had guest stars such as Loni Anderson, Joe Santos, and Kenneth McMillan.

What was the filming location for 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus'?

'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' was primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California.

Did 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' have a memorable catchphrase?

No, 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' did not have a memorable catchphrase.

Was 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' renewed for a second season?

No, 'Big Shamus, Little Shamus' was not renewed for a second season.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Running

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American comedy series about four friends in their late 20s with clear sociopathic tendencies who run an unsuccessful Irish bar, "Paddy's Pub," in South Philadelphia. The series deals with a variety of controversial topics, including abortion, gun control, physical disabilities, racism, sexism, religion, the Israeli/Palestinian situation, terrorism, transsexuality, slavery, incest, sexual harassment in education, the homeless, statutory rape, drug addiction, pedophilia, child abuse, mental illness, gay rights and dumpster babies.

GenreComedy
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Running

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the decade before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Big Brother
Running

Big Brother

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of high-definition cameras and microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

Harry Potter
Upcoming

Harry Potter

A child who inexplicably survives the killing curse teams up to fight the dark wizard who murdered his parents.

MasterChef
Running

MasterChef

Three celebrated food experts put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds and turn one home cook into a culinary master.

GenreFood