Half Nelson is an American detective comedy-drama series starring Joe Pesci that aired on NBC from March 24 until May 10, 1985. Created by Glen A. Larson and Lou Shaw, the series premiered with a two-hour pilot movie before moving to Friday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. Pesci starred as Rocky Nelson, a former NYPD officer who moves to Hollywood to pursue an acting career but instead takes a job at a private security firm called Beverly Hills Patrol. Dean Martin appeared in a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself, in what became his final acting role before his death in 1995, while Rod Taylor co-starred in the pilot as a deputy NATO commander.
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Premise
Rocky Nelson is a former New York City cop who moved to Beverly Hills, where he got a job at a private security service for the rich and famous, while attempting to make it as an actor. In addition to guarding celebrities, he also helps solve crimes.
Cast
Joe Pesci as Rocky Nelson
Fred Williamson as Chester Long
Victoria Jackson as Annie O'Hara
Bubba Smith as Kurt
Dick Butkus as Beau
Gary Grubbs as Det. Hamill
Dean Martin as Himself