"Switch" (1975)TV series 1975-1978

Directors:

Edward M. Abroms
Noel Black

Writer:

Donald P. Bellisario (staff writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

9 September 1975 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Action | Drama

Plot:

An ex-cop and an ex-con start their own detective agency.

Plot Keywords:

Father Son Relationship | Partner | Con Artist | Sting Operation | Detective

Cast

Eddie Albert	...	Frank MacBride (57 episodes, 1975-1978)
Robert Wagner	...	Det. Pete T. Ryan (57 episodes, 1975-1978)
Sharon Gless	...	Maggie / ... (57 episodes, 1975-1978)
Charlie Callas	...	Malcolm Argos / ... (21 episodes, 1975-1978)

Runtime:

60 min (68 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Glen A. Larson Productions

Quotes:

Miss Lydell: I don't know much about your background.
Frank MacBride: Well, I was a cop and...
Peterson T. 'Pete' Ryan: I wasn't.

Movie Connections:

Follows "Switch: Pilot Episode (#1.0)" (1975)

Fun show with original and intelligent story lines

Like the only other IMDb.com commentator on this show, I am surprised that Switch has disappeared into TV Neverland.

On the strength of the cast alone, with a fairly significant star (Robert Wagner), a likable and first-rate character actor (Eddie Albert) and a future TV star, Switch should get receive recognition. Yet no one pays attention. Strange.

Still, the show stands up on its own merits. It had an original premise (which has since been copied more than once), cleverly constructed stories, snappy dialogue, spot-on action, likable characters and first-rate acting. All-round excellent entertainment.

If you get the chance to watch this on a rerun, take a look. You won't regret it.

7.5/10