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J.J. Starbuck

J.J. Starbuck

19875.01 Season18 EpisodesEndedNR

Overview

Billionaire Texan J.J. Starbuck travels the country getting involved in criminal investigations. He uses his wealth and unconventional methods to help solve cases.

NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Dale Robertson

Dale Robertson

J.J. Starbuck

Shawn Weatherly

Shawn Weatherly

Jill Starbuck

Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Dean

Charlie Bullets

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Tenspeed Turner

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Themes & Keywords

billionairegood deedwealthy man

About J.J. Starbuck

J.J. Starbuck is a drama series that first aired in 1987 exploring themes of billionaire, good deed, wealthy man. it stars Dale Robertson, Shawn Weatherly, Jimmy Dean. Billionaire Texan J.J. Starbuck travels the country getting involved in criminal investigations. He uses his wealth and unconventional methods to help solve cases.

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