The Duke (miniseries)
The Duke is an American television miniseries that aired on NBC from April 5 to May 18, 1979.
Overview
The Duke follows an aging boxer who became a private investigator. This Chicago, Illinois-set series starred Robert Conrad as Oscar "Duke" Ramsey; Conrad was actually a professional fighter in his own early years.The executive producer was Stephen J. Cannell, and the show was produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions, in association with Universal TV.
Cast
- Robert Conrad as Oscar "Duke" Ramsey
- Larry Manetti as Joe Cadillac
- Red West as Sergeant Mick O'Brien
- Patricia Conwell as Duke's friend, Dedra
- Ed O'Bradovich as Eddie, the bartender at Duke and Benny's Corner, the tavern Ramsey owns.