Fish

Fish (1977-1978)

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New York City detective Phil Fish (Abe Vigoda), with his wife, Bernice (Florence Stanley), welcome a 'family' of disadvantaged youngsters he and Bernice have undertaken to raise in a rundown Brooklyn home in 'Fish,' a show that premiered Saturday, Feb. 5. 1977. The show featured Sarah Natoli as Diana, Lenny Bari as Brian, Denise Miller as Jilly, Todd Bridges as Loomis, John Cassisi as Victor, and Barry Gordon as Charles Harris, the family's third 'house parent,' who is a college student working for his PhD in psychology.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:30 (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E22SeparationJun 1, 1978
S02E21Fire and IceMay 25, 1978
S02E20The Chief FishMay 18, 1978
S02E19For the Love of MikeMay 11, 1978
S02E18A Pinch of ClassMay 4, 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Fish premiere?

Fish premiered on February 5, 1977.

Who played the lead role in Fish?

Abe Vigoda played the lead role of Police Detective Phil Fish.

What was the premise of Fish?

Fish follows Detective Phil Fish as he navigates his professional and personal life in a New York City police precinct.

What was the name of Fish's partner?

Fish's partner was Detective Ron Nathan.

Who are the creators of Fish?

Danny Arnold and Chris Hayward created Fish.

What was the genre of Fish?

Fish was a comedy-drama series.

What was Fish's wife's name?

Fish's wife's name was Bernice.

Who was Fish's supervisor?

Captain Luger was Fish's supervisor.

What was the name of Fish's daughter?

Fish's daughter's name was Beverly.

Who else starred in Fish?

Other actors who starred in Fish included Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, and Vic Tayback.

What happened to Fish's wife, Bernice?

Bernice died in the first season of Fish.

What kind of awards was Fish nominated for?

Fish was nominated for 5 Primetime Emmy Awards in 1978.

Was Fish successful?

Yes, Fish was successful and ran for two seasons.

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