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Amy Prentiss

1974-12-01 · 120 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Drama

Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.

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Creators
Francine Carroll
Production companies
Universal Television, Francy Productions
Countries
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jessica WalterJessica WalterAmy Prentiss
Helen HuntHelen HuntJill Prentiss
Johnny SevenJohnny SevenDetective Contreras
Steve SandorSteve SandorDetective Tony Russell

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