Overview of the Moonlighting TV Series
Moonlighting is an American television series that first aired on the ABC television network from March 3, 1985 to May 14, 1989. The ABC network showed a total of 66 episodes of the Moonlighting TV series. The television show starred actor Bruce Willis and actress Cybill Shepherd as private detectives. The show was popular for having a great mixture of drama, comedy and romance. The series is centered around cases investigated by the Blue Moon Detective Agency.
Production Company and Executive Producers
The Moonlighting series was created by Glenn Gordon Caron. Glenn is also the Executive Producer. The series is produced by Picturemaker Productions and ABC Circle Films. The series is distributed by Disney–ABC Domestic Television.
List of Moonlighting TV Series Cast Members
Cybill Shepherd played detective Maddie Hayes, who was a former model and also previously ran a detective agency. The show provided Cybill Shepherd with a critical shot in the arm after a bout of unsuccessful acting projects. Bruce Willis plays detective David Allison Jr. Moonlighting is credited with helping to make Bruce Willis a major star. He went on to become a huge action star in such films as the Die Hard Series, Armageddon and the Expendables.
Other characters include: Allyce Beasley as Agnes DiPesto, Curtis Armstrong as Herbert Viola and Jack Blessing as MacGillicudy.
In addition, the show was known for its large number of guest appearances and cameos. Examples include such well-known actors and actresses as Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, Ray Charles, John Goodman and even Demi Moore. Also, Pierce Brosnan joined an episode in Season 3 as Remington Steele.
Critical Response, Ratings and Awards
The show was a hit with audiences and critics alike. It was nominated for an won a score of Emmy’s, Golden Globe Awards and People’s Choice Awards. It received a total of 40 Emmy Nominations and won a total of seven. It received nominations for 10 Golden Globe Awards and won three. In 2007, Time magazine included the show as on of the “100 Best TV Shows of All Time.”
- The series received a rating of 7.6 out of 10 stars on IMDB
- TV.com gives the series 8.3 out of 10 stars
- 88% of Google Users indicate they like the show
Theme Song
The Moonlighting TV show’s theme song, titled “Moonlighting” was performed by jazz singer Al Jarreau, which became a top 40 hit.
Moonlighting TV Series Season Episodes on DVD
The Moonlighting TV series ran for five seasons with a total of 66 episodes. Each episode is approximately 45 to 49 minutes long.
- Moonlighting Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD – Includes all episodes from the first and second season. Includes extras.
- Moonlighting Season 3 on DVD – The Third season of the Moonlighting TV show follows the antics of eccentric partners at the Blue Moon Detective Agency.
- Moonlighting Season Four on DVD – Includes all episodes from the fourth season.
- Moonlighting Season Five The Final Season on DVD – Includes all episodes from the fifth season, including the series finale.
See how Bruce Willis got his start before becoming a huge action hero. Great for private detectives and those who are considering pursuing a career in the field.
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