Serpico (TV series)

Serpico is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from September 24, 1976, until January 28, 1977. The series was based on the book by Peter Maas and the 1973 film of the same name that starred Al Pacino in the title role. A television movie, Serpico: The Deadly Game, served as pilot and aired in April 1976.

Summary
David Birney stars as the unorthodox NYPD detective Frank Serpico who battles corrupt members of the police force. Tom Atkins co-stars as Lieutenant Tom Sullivan. The series aired 14 episodes before being canceled in January 1977 and replaced with ''Quincy, M.E.

Cast

 * David Birney as Frank Serpico
 * Tom Atkins as Lt. Tom Sullivan

Production notes
Iranian director Reza Badiyi served as one of several directors of the series. Serpico's theme song was written by Elmer Bernstein.