David Cassidy: Man Under Cover
Series Overview
David Cassidy: Man Undercover was an American police drama starring David Cassidy, four years after his run starring in the The Partridge Family. The series was spun off after Cassidy guest starred in a special two-hour episode of another show, Police Story, titled A Chance to Live, which aired in May 1978; this episode is therefore sometimes confusingly referred to as the pilot for Man Undercover. In A Chance to Live, Cassidy portrayed undercover police officer Dan Shay, a cop who successfully infiltrates a high-school drug ring as a fellow student. Cassidy earned an Emmy Award nomination for Best Dramatic Actor for the role. He reprised the role of Officer Shay for the Man Undercover series, which aired on NBC from November 2, 1978 to July 12, 1979. Only ten episodes of the show aired prior to its cancellation.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
60 min per episode
1978 – 1979
Premiered: Thu, Nov 2, 1978
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Death is a Close Friend, Too”
Shay poses as a junkie and uses a drug abuser to track down a robber.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fielder
David Gerber
Department Leadership Roster
David Gerber
Producer
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What is David Cassidy: Man Under Cover about?
David Cassidy: Man Undercover was an American police drama starring David Cassidy, four years after his run starring in the The Partridge Family. The series was spun off after Cassidy guest starred in a special two-hour episode of another show, Police Story, titled A Chance to Live, which aired in May 1978; this episode is therefore sometimes confusingly referred to as the pilot for Man Undercover. In A Chance to Live, Cassidy portrayed undercover police officer Dan Shay, a cop who successfully infiltrates a high-school drug ring as a fellow student. Cassidy earned an Emmy Award nomination for Best Dramatic Actor for the role. He reprised the role of Officer Shay for the Man Undercover series, which aired on NBC from November 2, 1978 to July 12, 1979. Only ten episodes of the show aired prior to its cancellation.
How many seasons does David Cassidy: Man Under Cover have?
David Cassidy: Man Under Cover comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in David Cassidy: Man Under Cover?
Key cast members in David Cassidy: Man Under Cover include David Cassidy, Simon Oakland, Raymond Vitte.
Who created or directed David Cassidy: Man Under Cover?
David Cassidy: Man Under Cover was developed and directed by Richard Fielder.