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The series starred Tony Musante and Susan Strasberg and was based on the real-life story and published biography of police detective David Toma . Toma had compiled an amazing arrest record during his years on the force, particularly in arresting Drug Dealer s. Toma was known as a master of disguise and undercover work, and achieved his success while never firing his gun. After retiring from the force, Toma became one of America's most sought after speakers, lecturing students all over the country about the dangers of drugs. Toma himself usually made a cameo appearance in an episodes as a minor character (bartender, police officer, etc.). His boss, Inspector Spooner, was played by character actor Simon Oakland. Musante (who was primarily a movie actor) got tired of the grind of making a weekly program afer only one season. Since Toma was achieving relatively good ratings and reviews the show was quickly revamped as '' Baretta '' starring Robert Blake , and debuted as a mid-season replacement on ABC in early 1975 . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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