Amy Prentiss

A measured, earnest police procedural that balances casework tension with the warmth of a pioneering female detective's home life.

Created by

Francine Carroll

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jessica Walter, Helen Hunt, Johnny Seven

Overview

Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, gender, work

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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