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Harry O

Harry O

A part-time investigator and a full-time human being.

19744.62 Seasons44 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.

Produced by Buck Houghton
NetworksABC

Top Cast

David Janssen

David Janssen

Harry Orwell

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Lt. K.C. Trench

P

Paul Tulley

Sgt. Roberts

Themes & Keywords

californiasan diego, californiapoliceprivate detectivepolice department

About Harry O

Harry O is a drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 1974 exploring themes of california, san diego, california, police, private detective, police department. it stars David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Paul Tulley. After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.

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