Magnum P.I., Riptide (my personal favorite), Simon & Simon, and all the other little detective shows that were on during the late 70s and early 80s network battles were light entertainment. It's not to say that they weren't great entertainment, but just that the tone of the shows were less stressful and more family friendly. Jake and the Fatman got a bit darker. The action and comedy were still there, but it…
Jake and the Fatman (1987)
Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series.
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William Conrad
Jason McCabe
Joe Penny
Jake Styles
Alan Campbell
Derek Mitchell
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What is Jake and the Fatman about?
Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles.
The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series.
When was Jake and the Fatman released?
Jake and the Fatman was released in 1987.
What genres does Jake and the Fatman belong to?
Jake and the Fatman is categorised as Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure.
Who stars in Jake and the Fatman?
The cast of Jake and the Fatman includes William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell.
How many seasons of Jake and the Fatman are there?
Jake and the Fatman has 5 season(s) and 106 episodes.