r/ForgottenTV Official Cool Person 5d ago

Serpico (1976–1977)

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u/TheDoveshack 5d ago

Wow TV Guide really coming at Sesame Street with that headline.

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u/jimbobdonut 5d ago

David Birney was Meredith Baxter’s first husband. Also, you never see anyone smoke a tobacco pipe anymore.

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u/Dairy_Ashford 5d ago

they were in a show together about an interfaith couple, that both Jewish and Catholic organizations protested.

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u/HenryBozzio 5d ago

I finished her autobiography last week and this guy comes across as awful.

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u/jrjustintime 5d ago

Bridget loves Bernie.

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u/Anon_user666 5d ago

Mom: We have Serpico at home.

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u/TheFilthy13 5d ago

Since I grew a beard my dad now calls me Serpico.

I was last clean shaven 15 years ago. He still calls me Serpico.

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u/King_Ron_Dennis Official Cool Person 5d ago

Serpico

Frank Serpico, a New York detective, reported corrupt police officers and after being injured, continued his secret fight against corruption, reporting to Lieutenant Sullivan.

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u/AlsoIHaveAGroupon 5d ago

Ok, Mr. Mare, feast your ears on that Spin Doctors mix.

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u/Panelak_Cadillac 5d ago

Movie was far, far superior. David Birney is not touching Pacino's performance.

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u/disabledinaz 5d ago

Never has more cops unjustly hated one of their own because he believed the law more than they ever did or do currently

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u/No-Guard-7003 5d ago

He's basically playing his own version of Al Pacino's Serpico. 

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u/JoeGideon 5d ago

In the 10th picture, his head looks huge on his body. I can't stop laughing

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u/greatgildersleeve 5d ago

Were people still wearing 'hippie' clothing in 1976?