CTVA US Crime - "Baretta" (Universal/ABC) Season 3 (1976-77)

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Starring Robert Blake as Tony Baretta
Season 3 (ABC) (1976-77)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by: Rina Fox
references:
TV Guide /   Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive


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ABC Wednesdays 9:00 pm Eastern
25 New Episodes

3.01 [35] Baretta: THE NINJA (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45209
22Sep76 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Anthony Spinner
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by Larry Alexander/ Story by Alan B. Cotler & Larry Alexander
Directed by Don Weis
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Henry Darrow ......... Vincent Delgado
John Fujioka ......... Mishima
Helen Funai .......... Nancy
Jeannie Linero ....... Marisa Delgado
Pepe Serna ........... (The Ninja)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
James Hong ........... Pao
Jesse Dizon .......... Ohira
Paul Cavonis ......... Masnick
John Dennis Johnston ... Duarte
With:
Momo Yashima ......... Alice
Allen Joseph ......... Silverstein
John Herzfeld ........ Mario
*
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe, the Shoeshine man (uncredited)
June Smaney .......... Rosie (uncredited)

Synopsis:
When a wealthy Japanese man turns his back on his daughter and she ends up
murdered, he seeks out vengeance on the mobster responsible for her death. [RF]

3.02 [36] Baretta: SOLDIER IN THE JUNGLE (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45220
29Sep76 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay Norman Lessing  / Story by Gene Thompson
(Lewis Davidson is co-credited with Teleplay -on copyright - but not on film)
Directed by Sigmund Neufeld, Jr.
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel (Emmy Award)
music supervision Hal Mooney (on copyright - but not on film)
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Burt Young ........... Johnny Checco
Jess Walton .......... Muriel
Special Guest star:
Nehemiah Persoff...... Vittorio 'Victor' Luzianno
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Jack Rader ........... Eddie Hines
Vince Martorano ...... Paulie
With:
Jim Malinda .......... Willie Ketch
Rosa Barbato ......... Mama Luzianno
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan
Russell Shannon ...... Driver
Ben Freeman .......... Rummy
Michael J. London .... Guard
Martin Ashe .......... Man Servant
*
Anne Revere .......... Flower Lady (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe (dwarf) (uncredited)
June Smaney .......... Rosie (fat lady) (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta's childhood friend shows up back in town after a fifteen year stint
in prison and Tony is afraid that he is there on business as a hitman. Word
on the streets inform him that yes he is there to pay mobster Luzianno a special visit. [RF]

NOTE : 1976/1977 Emmy Awards,- "Soldier In The Jungle" nominated for
Outstanding Cinematography (Sherman Kunkel)
(https://lostmind.100megsfree2.com/year/1976/1976_1977emmy.html)


3.03 [37] Baretta: RUNAWAY COWBOY (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45216
06Oct76 ABC Wed
Executive Producers, Anthony Spinner, Leigh Vance
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Milt Rosen
Directed by Robert Douglas
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
music supervision Hal Mooney (on copyright - but not on film)
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Geraldine Brooks ..... Judge Anna Gavin
Art Hindle ........... Russell Walters
David Sheiner ........ David Danzio
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Jay Varela ........... Pinera
Alan Mandell ......... Richmond
Lieux Dressler ....... Minnie
Richard Eastham ...... Linton Gavin
Dan Keough ........... Alex
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Sharon Cintron ....... Mimi (recurring)
Mary-Nancy Burnett ... Miss Page
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harvey
Synopsis:
Baretta comes to the aid of a Judge who helped him when he was a kid and
with the aid of a photographer who has the pictures that can clear her of
any wrongdoing. [RF]

3.04 [38] Baretta: STREET EDITION (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins Prod. no. 45215
13Oct76 ABC Wed
Executive Producers, Anthony Spinner, Leigh Vance
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by Robert Holt / Story by Robert Hamner,
(Gene Thompson, Anthony Spinner- Teleplay Co-Credit on Copyright - but not on film)
Directed by Vincent Sherman
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Peter Mark Richman ... Simon Abbott
Ellen Weston ......... Helen Abbott
Elisha Cook .......... Banjo
Tom Bower ............ Eddie Ryan
Howard Hesseman ...... Walker
Special Guest star:
Andrea Marcovicci .... Sandra Fleming
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Ron Thompson ......... Nopke (recurring)
Marc Lawrence ........ Linsky
Titos Vandis ......... Mr. Nicholas (recurring)
With:
Gino Ardito .......... Joey
Stephen Coit ......... Grimes
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan
Ben Marino ........... Hood
Synopsis:
A persistent woman reporter continually interferes with Baretta's investigation
into the aborted robbery of a half-million dollars in syndicate money. [RF]

3.05 [39] Baretta: THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THEY USED TO (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45206
20Oct76 ABC Wed
Executive Prdoucer, Anthony Spinner
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by S. S. Schweitzer
Story by Edward J. Lakso and S. S. Schweitzer
Directed by Sutton Roley
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Keenan Wynn .......... Doc Rogers
Richard Lynch ........ Nick
Michael Baseleon ..... Bernie
Laura Hippe .......... Marnie
Joyce Jameson ........ Lucille
*
With: (end credits)
William Bronder ...... Bus Driver
Sharon Cintron ....... Mimi (recurring)
Wings Hauser ......... Dave
Anna Berger .......... Woman
Nancy Parsons ........ Ticket Seller
Owen Bush ............ Manager
Jay Adler ............ Mottl
Nanette Barnes ....... Mother
Michael L. McManus ... Gas Attendant
Armand Cerani ........ Policeman
Synopsis:
Baretta is on the trail of a robbery gone bad, when Doc Rogers an ex-con
enlists a group of thugs to help him pull off a heist of diamonds. [RF]

3.06 [40] Baretta: SHOES (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45217
27Oct76 ABC Wed
Executive Producer, Anthony Spinner
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Lewis Davidson and Tony Kayden
Directed by Chris Robinson
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
music supervision Hal Mooney (on copyright - but not on film)
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Lana Wood ....... Sister Olive
Spencer J. Milligan ....... Rapist
Special Guest star
Charlie Martin Smith ...... Harold 'Shoes' Hergeshon
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Gloria Le Roy ........ Wanda
Alice Backes ......... Nurse
Frank Michael Liu .... Charlie Sin
Norman Stuart ........ Reiner
With:
Sharon Cintron ....... Mimi (recurring)
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan
Peter Forster ........ Wilcox
Charles Wagenheim .... Attendant
Synopsis:
Baretta is on a stakedown for a rapist and his only witness is a deaf
mute shoeshine boy. [RF]

3.07 [41] Baretta: UNDER THE CITY (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45225
3Nov76 ABC Wed
Executive Producer, Anthony Spinner
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by S. S. Schweitzer
Directed by Cliff Bole
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Jill Haworth ......... Ginger Correlli
Scott Colomby ........ Jimmy Turner
Janit Baldwin ........ Maggie
William Traylor ...... Quinn, SWAT Sniper
Norman Alden ......... Stoneham
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Edward Gallardo ...... Chico
Ernest Thomas ........ Lew
John Friedrich ....... Cornflakes
Phillip Pine ......... (Commissioner) Durgin
With:
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan
Eric Lawson .......... Policeman
*
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe (uncredited)
June Smaney .......... Rosie (uncredited)
unknown ..... Snake, Black Prison escapee (uncredited)
unknown ..... Boy, a shoplifter (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta is trying to help a kid he arrested when he gets caught up in a
prison bus transfer hijacking, where hostages are taken. [RF]

 3.08 [42] Baretta: DEAR TONY (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45208
10Nov76 ABC Wed
Executive Producers, Anthony Spinner, Leigh Vance
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by, Norman Hudis/ Story by, Larry Alexander
(Copyright also has Story by Robert Specht, Norman Hudis)
Directed by Robert Douglas
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Anjanette Comer ...... Det. Ann Harley
Gil Gerard ........... Steve
Will MacKenzie ....... Orville Youngstein
Ron Hayes ............ Carl Harley
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Paul Lichtman ........ Muncie
Edith Atwater ........ Mrs. YOungstein
Rod Browning ......... Psychiatrist
With:
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Michael Mancini ...... Tom Kessel
Arthur Rosenberg ..... Coroner
Don Paige ............ Printman
Synopsis:
Baretta investigates the murder of a policeman who was gunned down by a
robber in the Muncie Liquor Store holdup. Now his widow has commited suicide
and Tony believes there is more to the case than meets the eye. [RF]

[--] 17Nov76 preempted for Dorothy Hamill Skating Special

3.09 [43] Baretta: CRAZY ANNIE (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45227
24Nov76 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Jeff Freilich and S.S. Schweitzer
Directed by Reza Badiyi
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Guest Star:
Kim Hunter ........... Crazy Annie
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Joe Reale ............ Slasher
James O'Connell ...... Big Steve
Richard Collier ...... Augie
Gilbert Green ........ Colonel
With:
Ken Sidwell .......... Storekeeper
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Dennis Simster ....... Mickey
Glenn Robards ........ Foreman
Armand Cerami ........ Officer Kowalski (uncredited) (recurring - season 3)
Synopsis:
Baretta is working undercover trying to find out who is killing the winos
when is knocked unconscious he ends up with Crazy Annie who thinks Tony is
her son Arthur. [RF]

3.10 [44] Baretta: NOTHIN' FOR NOTHIN' (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45214
1Dec76 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by Dennis Landa & Dan Ullman and S. S. Schweitzer
Story by Dennis Landa
Directed by Paul Stanley
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Janet MacLachlan ..... C.C.'s Mother
Jennifer Billingsley.. Dolores
Logan Ramsey ......... Jewel
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Diego Gonzalez ....... C.C.
Don Maxwell .......... Pinky
With:
Michael Lee Miller .... Jake
Chino Williams ........ Fats (recurring)
John Ward ............. Foley (recurring)
*
Armand Cerami ........ Officer Stanley Kowalski (uncredited) (recurring)
?....... Mouse, Rackets Man (uncredited)

Synopsis:
When Numbers Racketeer Jewel has $12,000 stolen, he sends Pinky out to handle the problem. [RF]

[---] 08Dec76 - no details

3.11 [45] Baretta: CAN'T WIN FOR LOSING (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45236
15Dec76 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by Irving Pearlberg and Cornelius Ballard
Story by Irving Pearlberg /Story Editor S. Schweitzer.
Directed by Robert Douglas
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs ........ Davey Rich
Carl Crudup .......... Moonlight
Maidie Norman ........ Mrs. Rich
Chuck Shamata ........ Lynch
Special Guest star
Whitman Mayo ......... Joey Rich
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Robert Miller Driscoll ... Thaler
DeForest Covan ........ Markle
With:
John Ward ............. Foley (recurring)
Burt Douglas .......... Bailey
Sharon Cintron ........ Mimi (recurring)
Karen Ciral ........... Mitzi
Rosalind Miles ........ Big Mama
Linda McCullough ...... Corey
*
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe (uncredited)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan (Bartender) (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Joey Rich is fed up with being a nobody and his son a junkie, he decides
to take matters in his own hands and deal with these drug dealers, Baretta
intervenes and handles it himself. [RF]

 3.12 [46] Baretta: LOOK BACK IN TERROR (verified on film -RF)
22Dec76 ABC Wed
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45230
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Margaret Hatch / Executive Story Consultant S.S. Schweitzer.
Directed by Vincent Sherman
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Samantha Eggar ....... Laurie Eckhardt
Special Guest Star:
Andrew Prine ......... Tommy Bishop
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Douglas McGrath ...... Papazian
George Ranito Jordan .... Carson
Jan Peters ............ Elman
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Joe Lopresti ........ Di Mona
Lisa Moore .......... Tartlet
Charles Horvath ..... Charley
Bob Golden .......... Guard
Pollyanna Houston ... Mrs. Grogan
*
Chino Williams ....... Fats (uncredited)(recurring)
Unknown ...... Lisa, One of Rooster's ladies (uncredited)
Unknown ...... Polly Tatum, Frankie's girl (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta's new girlfriend is still involved with her ex who breaks out of
prison and comes looking for the bonds she is holding for him. [RF]

 3.13 [--] Baretta: THE BIG HAND'S ON TROUBLE (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 43421 (This episode produced early in season 2)
29Dec76 ABC Wed (possibly a rerun airdate)
Produced by Howie Horwitz
Teleplay by Paul Magistretti / Story by Burt Young
Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Burt Young .......... Solomon Goldfarb
George Loros ........ E.G. Moran
Ric Mancini ......... Sonny
*
Rick Podell ......... Pretty Boy
Richard Karron ...... Malcolm
Christopher Joy ..... The Mechanic
With:
Angelo Rossitto ..... Little Moe  (recurring)
John Ward ........... Foley (recurring)
Angela Greene ....... Doctor
Ian Scott ........... Avery
Lloyd Kino .......... Sam Ito
*
June Smaney .......... Rosie (uncredited)
?...... Jackie, thief (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta is working on a diamond theft case when he helps a store owner
who is forced to pay the East Side Benevolent Society for protection. [RF]

[--] 05Jan77 ABC Wed - no details

 3.14 [--] Baretta: DON'T KILL THE SPARROW (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45237
12Jan77 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Alan Godfrey and Fenton Hobart, Jr.
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Stephen Davies ....... Joey Baker
Eddie Egan ........... Thompson
Karen Glow Carr ...... Dolly
Will Walker .......... Charley Grady
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Bennye Gatteys ....... Janice
Frank Sivero ......... Fergus
Cheri Caffaro ........ Lorene
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Stacy Keach, Sr. ..... Heyman
*
Sharon Cintron ....... Mimi (uncredited) (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta witnesses a drug transaction, and is surprised when he realizes
that the guy is a corrupt Federal Narcotics agent who not only peddles
drugs but kills anyone in his way. [RF]

3.15 [--] Baretta: THIS SISTER AIN'T NO COUSIN (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45233
19Jan77 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by, Cornelius Ballard and Marc Stirdivant / Story by Marc Stirdivant.
Directed by Bruce Kessler
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Edith Diaz ........... Sister Barbara
Timothy Agoglia Carey ...... El Greco
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Danny Mora ........... Raoul
Judd Omen ............ Bernardo
Jose Canteno ......... Danny
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Brendan Dillon ....... Father Connelly
Migdia Varela ........ Lisa
Bert Rosario ......... Julio
Trinidad Silva ....... Harold
June Smaney .......... Rosie
Ava Readdy ........... Marcia
*
also appearing uncredited
Pollyanna Houston .... Mrs. Grogan (uncredited)
? ..... Consuelo Sanchez (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta helps Sister Barbara try and clean up the neighborhood from drugs
and to do that Baretta must take on Drug Kingpin El Greco. [RF]

 3.16 [--] Baretta: OPEN SEASON (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45234
26Jan77 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Dallas Barnes
Directed by Reza Badiyi
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Strother Martin ...... Doc Stockwell
Roger Robinson ....... David Gordean
Julie Gregg .......... Virginia
Stefan Gierasch ...... Walter Larkin
Art Lund ............. Damon Marsh
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Roberta Leighton ..... Cathy
Almeria Quinn ........ Pam
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Susan Pratt .......... Girl
East Carlo ........... 1st Hype
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Harvey Parry ......... Harrigan
Jennifer Leigh ....... Marcie
*
also uncredited:
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe (uncredited)
June Smaney .......... Rosie (uncredited)
Helen Boll ........... Mrs. Schwartz (uncredited)
Unknown...... Tommy, junkie at pool hall (uncredited)
Synopsis:
When Banker Walter Larkin's junkie daughter dies, he hires a bounty hunter
to take out the drug dealer responsible for her death. Larkin feels the
police aren't doing their jobs. [RF]

3.17 [--] Baretta: THE REUNION (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45247
02Feb77 ABC Wed (rerun 27Jul77)
Executive Producer, Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Teleplay by Christopher Crowe & Steve Meixell / Story by Don Medford.
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Mario Roccuzzo ......... Joey Di Stefano
Pernell Roberts ........ Johnny Hillman
Susan Heldfond ......... Lori Di Stefano
Marc Vahanian .......... Sonny Benton
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Debi Richter ........... Cary
Steve Tannen ........... Theodore
Lou Tiano .............. Bartender
With:
Shera Danese ........... Jill
Sandy Freeman .......... Nurse
Chris Mulkey ........... Joshua
Maile Souza ............ Girl
Troas Hayes ............ Hooker
Synopsis:
As a favor to Baretta, a recovered alcoholic returns to his old
haunts to help pin a murder rap on his former employer, a blackmailer
dealing in pornography and prostitution. [RF]

3.18 [--] Baretta: NOT ON OUR BLOCK (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45228
9Feb77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Written by Sean Baine (story by Steve Downing ? - not on film)
Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Ross Martin .......... Carmine Falco
Katy Jurado .......... Rosa Canzone
Michelle Marsh ........ Maria Canzone
Scott Edmund Lane .... Stefano 'Stevie' Palermo
Ric Mancini .......... Ferrani (bakery owner)
and
Michael Gazzo ........ Rico Giove
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Joel Lombardo ........ Ducas
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Angelo Bertolini ..... Andretti
Chino Williams ....... Fats (recurring)
Frank Bongiorni ...... Lewin
*
Several extra cast not credited, mostly from the neighborhood the jeweler,
and several other older Italian neighborhood people.

Synopsis:
Baretta tries to rid the neighborhood of the 'Association' run by Rico
Giove who provides the neighborhood protection at a very high cost,
those who don't pay wind up dead. [RF]

3.19 [--] Baretta: THE RUNAWAYS ***** (verified on film -RF)
16Feb77 ABC Wed
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45242
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes / Associate Producer, Alan Godfrey
Executive Story Consultant, S.S. Schweitzer / Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Written by Richard Bluel & Pat Fielder
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Star:
Albert Salmi ......... Carl Kruegar
DeAnn Mears .......... Marsha Kruegar
Pamelyn Ferdin ....... Judy Sloane
Art Metrano .......... Pulaski
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
(*Note: Although Michael D. Roberts is credited on film he did NOT appear in this episode)
Bill Bogert .......... Becker
Sam Smith ............ Peaches
Brian Andrews ........ Lonny
Betty McGuire ........ Rachel
With:
Jean Blake ........... Kay
*
Pollyanna Houston .... Mrs. Grogan (uncredited)
John Ward ............ Foley (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta rescues three runaways and finds out that the young girl is pregnant from
her abusive step-father who not only raped her but passes her around
to his friends for money. [RF]
Totally heart stopping and griping story. Excellent episode with amazing performance
by Pamelyn Ferdin. Albert Salmi is of course the step-father. [RF]

3.20 [--] Baretta: EVERYBODY PAYS THE FARE ***** (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45243
23Feb77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Executive Story Consultant, S.S. Schweitzer / Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Teleplay by Sidney Ellis and Leonard Kaufman / Story by Sidney Ellis
Directed by John Ward
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Mel Ferrer ........... Alex Cramer
Robert Lipton ........ Paul Cramer
Hope Alexander-Willis .... Cecelia Gardiner
Bernard Behrens ...... Ed
Joan Caulfield ....... Carol Peters
and Special Guest star
Betty Hutton ......... Velma Winstead
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Robert Phalen ........ Hurell
Don Haggerty ......... Dublin
Sharon Cintron ....... Mimi (recurring)
Bob Hackman .......... Sam
With:
Paul Bryar ........... Charley
John La Motta ........ Keely
Bunny Summers ........ Sweet Annie
Sam Scar ............. Canadeo
*
Angelo Rossitto ...... Little Moe (Uncredited)
Frank Slaten ......... Parking Lot Attendant (Uncredited)
? ....... Eddie the drunk (Louis Baretta's best friend) (Uncredited)
?......... Lennie, informant (Uncredited)
?......... Charlie, the Barber (Uncredited)
? .......Joe , the newspaper vendor (Uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta upon hearing the deathbed confession of Canadeo regarding
the murder of his father Louis Baretta goes after those responsible. [RF]
Great episode. [RF]

[--] 02Mar77 ABC Wed - no details

 3.21 [--] Baretta: THINK MINK (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45239
9Mar77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Executive Story Consultant, S.S. Schweitzer / Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Teleplay Pat Fielder & Richard Bluel / Story by Paul Tuckahoe
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Ned Glass ........... Sam Davis
Joshua Shelley ...... Leo Manx
Eda Reiss Merin ..... Mrs. Goldman
Sydney Chaplin ...... Turk Benedict
Richard Libertini.... Freddie the Fox
Elisha Cook ......... Banjo Vincent
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
William Sands ....... Morton
Sherry Miles ........ Stephanie
Kitti Carl .......... Rachel
With:
John Ward ........... Foley (recurring)
Richard DiAngelo .... Angelo
Vincent DiStefano ... Bert
*
also uncredited:
Armand Cerami ....... Officer Stanley Kowalski (uncredited)
Chino Williams ...... Fats (recurring) (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta is working on a case involving a theft of $200,000 worth of mink.
But when it involves his two old codger friends who by nature are just a
couple of racetrack gamblers, he begins to fear for their lives. [RF]

3.22 [--] Baretta: CARLA (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45245
16Mar77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Executive Story Consultant, S.S. Schweitzer / Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Teleplay by Richard Bluel & Pat Fielder and Margaret Armen
Story by Muriel Davison
Directed by Alex March
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Srtars::
Adrienne LaRussa .... Carla Trancata aka Carla Fisher
George Loros ........ Vito Trancata
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Jean Bell ............ Midge
Marki Bey ............ Totsey
Cliff Emmich ......... Cabin Proprietor
Vera Lockwood ........ Mrs. Trancata
With:
Lisa Moore ........... Rouge
Victor Rendia ........ Joseph Trancata
Synopsis:
Baretta rescues Carla from her mob family and the Feds want her to roll
over on her syndicate family and go into a witness protection program. [RF]
 
3.23 [--] Baretta: BIG BAD CHARLIE (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45250
30Mar77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Executive Story Consultant, S.S. Schweitzer / Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Teleplay by Christopher Crowe / Story by Bernard L. Kowalski
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell ((did NOT appear); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Slim Pickens ........ Charlie
Alice Frost ......... Charlie's Mama
Frank Michael Liu ... Chan Ahn Tong
Dana Lee ............ Johnny Chu
Special Guest star
Sheree North ........ Amy
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring) (did NOT appear)
Richard Narita ....... Kim Tae-Haan
With:
Isaac Fukuda ......... Toy Lee Fong
Beulah Quo ........... Mrs. Chu
Mike Chan ............ Bobby Kwok
Danny Kwan ........... Wheel-man
*
also (no screen credits but did appear)
Harvey Parry ........ Harrigan (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto ..... Little Moe (uncredited)
June Smaney ......... Rosie (uncredited)
John Ward ........... Foley (uncredited)
Chino Williams ...... Fats (uncredited)
Note:
Michael D. Roberts and Tom Ewell credited on screen, but they did NOT appear in this episode.

Synopsis:
Baretta working undercover with Foley are investigating a Chinese gang
and Charlie the newstand operator pitches in to help them. When
Charlie accidentally kills one of the gang, his own life is now
jeopardized by the Hong Kong Syndicate. [RF]

3.24 [--] Baretta: GUNS AND BROTHERS (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45258
6Apr77 ABC Wed
Executive Producer Bernard L. Kowalski
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Executive Story Consultant, Larry Forrester
Teleplay by Ferde Rombola and Christopher Crowe
Story by Don Medford and Ferde Rombola
Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski
Director of Photography, Harry L. Wolf, A.S.C.
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Brad Davis .......... Ray Locker
John Friedrich ...... Donnie Locker
Virginia Leith ...... Sally Locker
Art Metrano ......... Pulaski, Juvie Officer (not same character from ep 3.19, The Runaways)
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Eddie Ryder .......... Edgar Huff
*
With:
Tom LaGrua .......... Tommy Croft
Charles Wagenheim ... Eddie
Bob Burgos .......... Mr. Hansen
Daryle Ann Lindley .. Arlene
Harry Pugh .......... Bill Collector
Laurence Haddon .... Hathaway
Cy Blanton .......... Guard
Jesse Dizon ......... Charlie
J.R. Clark .......... Truck Driver
*
also starring (uncredited)
Harvey Parry ........ Harrigan (uncredited)
June Smaney ......... Rosie (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto ..... Little Moe (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Baretta investigating a truck theft, believes that two brothers are
responsible. When in actuality it's one brother who is causing all
the problems and then steals another truck, this one loaded with
guns, he has more to deal with than just Baretta. [RF]
Another great episode! [RF]

3.25 [--] Baretta: PLAYIN' POLICE (verified on film -RF)
Universal-Roy Huggins prod. no. 45265
4May77 ABC Wed
Produced by Charles E. Dismukes
Story Editor Sidney Ellis
Written Ray Hutcherson.
Directed by Don Medford
Director of Photography, Sherman Kunkel
Starring: Robert Blake (as Baretta)
Also Starring: Tom Ewell (Billy Truman); Ed Grover (Lt. Brubaker)
Guest Stars:
Alex Rocco .......... Vince
Scoey Mitchell ...... Mike
*
Co-Starring: (end credits)
Michael D. Roberts ... Rooster (recurring)
Janus Blyth .......... Sara
Christopher DeRose ... 1st Officer
With:
John Ward ............ Foley (recurring)
Chris Mulkey ......... Dealer
Bruce M. Fishcer ..... Desk Clerk
Chris Wagenheim ...... Eddie
Nicholas Worth ....... Grillman
Cal Haynes ........... 2nd Officer
Jim Gosa ............. Patient
*
also appearing (uncredited)
Chino Williams ...... Fats (recurring) (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto ..... Little Moe (recurring) (uncredited)
June Smaney ......... Rosie (uncredited)
Lisa Moore .......... Rouge, prostitute (uncredited)

Synopsis:
Two con artists pose as police officers and make a bundle ripping off
other crooks. Baretta and Rooster pose as potential scam artists to nab the cons.
 
[--] 27Jul77 Wed - rerun of "The Reunion" (first aired 02Feb77)
[--] 29Jul77 Fri ? rerun of "The Left Hand of the Devil" (first aired 07Jan76)

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