The Duke (TV miniseries)

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This show is not related to the 1954 The Duke (TV series), nor The Dukes, an animated direct spin-off of The Dukes of Hazzard.

The Duke was a miniseries shown on NBC from April 5 - May 18, 1979.

This mini-series was about 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, the show was produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions, in association with Universal TV.

[edit] Cast

Larry Manetti as Joe Cadillac; Cadillac was a promoter of less than perfect virtues.
Red West as Sergeant Mick O'Brien
Patricia Conwell as Duke's friend, Dedra; Dedra was a wealthy socialite character.
Ed O'Bradovich as Eddie, the bartender at Duke and Benny's Corner, the tavern Ramsey owns.