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Sonny Spoon

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Sonny Spoon
GenreCrime drama
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes15
Production
Running time48 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 12 (1988-02-12) –
December 16, 1988 (1988-12-16)

Sonny Spoon is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC television network from February 12 to December 16, 1988. The series was created by Michael Daly, Dinah Prince, Stephen J. Cannell, and Randall Wallace, and was a joint production of Stephen J. Cannell Productions in association with NBC Productions.

Overview

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Sonny Spoon stars Mario Van Peebles as Sonny, a hip, black private investigator who uses his street smarts and "cool" persona to solve crimes. He often assists, and is assisted by, Carolyn Gilder (Terry Donahoe), an attractive assistant district attorney. Additionally, Sonny was a master of disguises, and might spend part of any given episode dressed as a clergyman, an Arab tourist, or an old lady. He used his many connections on the streets and relationships with friends and informants (who were apparently attracted to him mostly by his vibrant personality, as he had little cash to share with them) to further his ends, and also the insights of his father, Mel, a bar owner (played by Melvin Van Peebles, Mario's real-life father).

Cast

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Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
17February 12, 1988 (1988-02-12)April 12, 1988 (1988-04-12)
28October 7, 1988 (1988-10-07)December 16, 1988 (1988-12-16)

Season 1 (1988)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateRating/share
(households)
11"Sam's Private Eye"UnknownUnknownFebruary 12, 1988 (1988-02-12)12.0/21[1]
22"Wizard of Odds"UnknownUnknownFebruary 19, 1988 (1988-02-19)11.3/19[2]
33"Crimes Below the Waist"Robert IscoveTeleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell
Story by: Stephen J. Cannell & Randall Wallace & Michael Daly & Dinah Prince		February 26, 1988 (1988-02-26)11.2/20[3]
44"Who's Got Tonsillitis?"UnknownUnknownMarch 4, 1988 (1988-03-04)12.3/22[4]
55"Semper Fi"UnknownUnknownMarch 11, 1988 (1988-03-11)11.7/21[5]
66"Tough Habit"UnknownUnknownMarch 18, 1988 (1988-03-18)12.1/22[6]
77"Too Good to Be True, Too Smart to Get Caught"Roy Campanella IIStephen J. Cannell & Randall WallaceApril 12, 1988 (1988-04-12)11.6/20[7]

Season 2 (1988)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions)		Rating/share
(households)
81"Never Go to Your High School Reunion"Roy Campanella IITeleplay by: Stephen J. Cannell & Jo Swerling, Jr.
Story by: Stephen J. Cannell		October 7, 1988 (1988-10-07)15.7[8]11.3/21[8]
92"Cheap & Chili"Mario Van PeeblesRandall WallaceOctober 14, 1988 (1988-10-14)13.1[9]8.8/16[9]
103"Blind Justice"Dennis DuganJack BernsteinOctober 28, 1988 (1988-10-28)11.7[10]8.3/15[10]
114"Papa Rozzi"Randy RobertsRobert BielakNovember 4, 1988 (1988-11-04)11.8[11]8.1/14[11]
125"Ratman Can"Dick MillerRandall WallaceDecember 2, 1988 (1988-12-02)12.8[12]9.0/15[12]
136"Deuces Wild"Bruce KesslerStephen J. CannellDecember 9, 1988 (1988-12-09)12.9[13]8.5/14[13]
147"Diamonds Aren't Forever"Bruce KesslerJonathan GlassnerDecember 16, 1988 (1988-12-16)14.7[14]9.2/16[14]
158"The Final Exam"TBDTBDUNAIRED?N/AN/A

Production

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Sonny Spoon began its run as a mid-season replacement in February 1988, and was renewed for a second season. It did not sustain its early momentum and was canceled in December 1988.

Broadcast history

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Season Time slot (ET)
1987–88 Friday at 10:00 pm
1988–89 Friday at 8:00 pm (Episodes 1-4)
Friday at 9:00 pm (Episodes 5-7)

References

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  1. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 17, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306012742.
  2. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 24, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 305993630.
  3. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 2, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306042747.
  4. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 9, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306024044.
  5. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 16, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306030149.
  6. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. March 23, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306010273.
  7. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. April 20, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306035713.
  8. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 12, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306106992.
  9. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 19, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306123175.
  10. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 2, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306129406.
  11. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 9, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306136856.
  12. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 7, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306146398.
  13. ^ a b "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 14, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306143538.
  14. ^ a b "A very 'Brady' ratings hit". Life. USA Today. December 21, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306159082.

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