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Big Shamus, Little Shamus

1979Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

An intriguing, nostalgic drama series about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Big Shamus, Little Shamus is an American detective drama series that aired on CBS from September 29, 1979 to October 6, 1979. The Series focused on Arnie Sutter, the veteran house detective at The Ansonia Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and his thirteen-year-old son Max, who solved crimes at the hotel casino relating to legalized gambling.

Feels like

  • 70s Detective Drama
  • Father-Son Duo
  • Hotel Mystery
  • Crime Solving
  • Atlantic City Setting
  • Family-Friendly Intrigue
  • Vintage Television
  • Procedural Storytelling
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bernard McEveety, Mel Damski
Written by
Fred Freiberger
Produced by
Sam Rolfe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 29, 1979 · December 4, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 29, 1979
Last aired
December 4, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Big Shamus, Little Shamus worth watching?"

Questions about Big Shamus, Little Shamus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Shamus, Little Shamus worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Big Shamus, Little Shamus okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Big Shamus, Little Shamus?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.

Can I half-watch Big Shamus, Little Shamus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Big Shamus, Little Shamus?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.