"Car 54, Where Are You?" (1961) TV series 1961-1963

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Creator:

Nat Hiken

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

17 September 1961 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

The misadventures of two of New York's finest (a Mutt and Jeff pair) in the mythical 53rd precinct in the Bronx...

Plot Keywords:

Sitcom | Question In Title | Bronx New York City | Irish American | Police Officer

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations

Cast

Joe E. Ross	...	Officer Gunther Toody (60 episodes, 1961-1963)
Fred Gwynne	...	Officer Francis Muldoon (60 episodes, 1961-1963)

Runtime:

30 min | 30 min (60 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Biograph Studios, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Eupolis Productions

Trivia:

The show was filmed at the "Biograph Studios" in the Bronx, New York. The studio was originally built in 1912 by the American Mutoscope & Biograph [us] which is still in existence today. The Biograph studio facilities were sold several times through the years, until it burned down in 1980.

Quotes:

Officer Francis Muldoon: Here's your milk!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

Hey! Cops really are human!

This is the only police show I remember from those earlier days that shows members of a professional police force in such a light hearted way. As a retired cop myself, I know it was obviously not to be taken seriously of course. In my opinion, a lot of things on that show, though not all, could happen in real life. This is especially true when the cops are off duty and get into situations which include their personal life. Even a lot of the on duty antics are not out of touch with reality, such as when the guys are alone in the locker room. It truly shows law enforcement in a relaxing, humorous way. Cops really are human!