Amy Prentiss (1974)
Synopsis
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.
Network
NBC
Episodes
Baptism of Fire
Amy assumes her duties as San Francisco's first female police chief. Her first assignment: an old friend is suspected of murder, and a mad bomber is striking the city.
The Desperate World of Jane Doe
A party host passes out to find a strange, very dead, woman in his apartment and himself as the prime suspect. Amy also takes on some phony checks and a cat burglar.
Profile in Evil
Amy's quarry is a renegade cop who killed a drug dealer and the fellow officer who witnessed his crime.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Amy Prentiss
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
Universal Television, Francy Productions
