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Sonny Spoon
Genre	Crime drama
Created by	Michael Daly Dinah Prince Stephen J. Cannell Randall Wallace
Starring	Mario Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles Jordana Capra
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	15
Production
Running time	48 minutes
Production companies	Stephen J. Cannell Productions NBC Productions
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	February 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

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

• Mario Van Peebles as Sonny Spoon
• Melvin Van Peebles as Mel Spoon
• Terry Donahoe as Carolyn Gilder
• Jordana Capra as Monique
• Bob Wieland as Johnny Skates
• Larry Friel as Det. Bartlett

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (1988)

Season 2 (1988)

Production

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

References

1. "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. February 17, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306012742.
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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. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 12, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306106992.
9. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. October 19, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306123175.
10. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 2, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306129406.
11. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. November 9, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306136856.
12. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 7, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306146398.
13. ^ "Nielsen ratings". Life. USA Today. December 14, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306143538.
14. ^ "A very 'Brady' ratings hit". Life. USA Today. December 21, 1988. p. 3D. ProQuest 306159082.

Sources

• Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows

External links

• Sonny Spoon at IMDb

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