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Dog and Cat

1977

TV Show

Ended

1 Season

English

Dog and Cat is an American television series that aired on ABC on Saturday night at 10:00 p.m Eastern time in 1977. Lou Antonio played Sgt. Jack Ramsey, an undercover detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, who found himself teamed with a very green partner named J.Z. Kane. Together they formed a relationship based on friendship and trust that led to them capturing many of L.A.'s criminals. Lieutenant Arthur Kipling was their boss. "Dog and Cat" is a slang term used by police officers to denote a male-female partnership. The show is especially remembered for the car that Kim Basinger used in the series: a souped-up Volkswagen Beetle with a Porsche engine.

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IMDb6.5/10

Director: Robert L. Collins•Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Detective Jack Armstrong and his partner, Detective Mike Donovan, are tasked with solving a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. Their investigation uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving a ruthless organized crime syndicate. The duo must navigate dangerous situations and outwit cunning criminals to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Critical Reception

Dog and Cat was a short-lived television series that garnered moderate attention during its initial broadcast. While it aimed for gritty realism and compelling detective work, it often struggled to stand out in a crowded genre. Critical reviews were mixed, with some praising the performances and action sequences, while others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

Appreciated for its early-70s crime drama vibe.
Some viewers found the chemistry between the leads engaging.
Often cited as a precursor to later, more successful police procedurals.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dog and Cat is difficult to gauge due to its limited run and age. It is generally remembered as a competent, but not groundbreaking, crime drama from its era.