Overview

An aging street cop goes after a gang of toughs involved in several robbery-rapes on his beat in this pilot (a spin-off from "Police Story") for the 1975-76 series. The veteran cop concept also was the basis for "The Blue Knight" series at the same time — and that, too, was based on a Joseph Wambaugh creation. Also known as "The Return of Joe Forrester."

Cast

Lloyd Bridges, Pat Crowley, Jim Backus, Dane Clark, Dean Stockwell, Della Reese, Janis Paige, Tom Drake

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What is "Cop on the Beat" about?

An aging street cop goes after a gang of toughs involved in several robbery-rapes on his beat in this pilot (a spin-off from "Police Story") for the 1975-76 series. The veteran cop concept also was the basis for "The Blue Knight" series at the same time — and that, too, was based on a Joseph Wambaugh creation. Also known as "The Return of Joe Forrester."

When was "Cop on the Beat" released?

Cop on the Beat was released in 1975.

Who stars in "Cop on the Beat"?

The cast includes Lloyd Bridges, Pat Crowley, Jim Backus, Dane Clark.