Amy Prentiss

Overview

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.

Created by Francine Carroll

Network

• NBC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Jessica Walter

  Amy Prentiss

  3 eps

• 

  Helen Hunt

  Jill Prentiss

  3 eps

• 

  Johnny Seven

  Detective Contreras

  3 eps

• 

  Steve Sandor

  Detective Tony Russell

  3 eps

Themes

• san francisco, california
• police detective
• female detective

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