Bakersfield P.D.
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Bakersfield P.D. is a short-lived American television comedy series that aired on the Fox network in 1993-94.
The show was based in the police department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It was shot with naturalistic lighting and without a laughtrack. The show ran one season before being cancelled due to low ratings. Real-life Bakersfield Police Chief Arturo Venegas, Jr. announced a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Fox for defamation of character.[citation needed]
The cable channel Trio reran the show under its "Brilliant But Cancelled" umbrella.
[edit] Cast
- Giancarlo Esposito as Det. Paul Gigante (lead role)
- Ron Eldard as Det. Wade Preston
- Chris Mulkey as Denny Boyer
- Tony Plana as Luke Ramirez
- Jack Hallett as Capt. Aldo Stiles
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Sgt. Bill Hampton
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Categories: 1990s American television series | 1993 television series debuts | 1994 television series endings | Television series by Buena Vista Television | American comedy television series | Crime television series | Fox network shows | American television sitcoms | Culture of Bakersfield, California | Comedy television series stubs
