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Half Nelson is an American detective comedy-drama series starring Joe Pesci that aired on NBC from March 24 until May 10, 1985. The pilot episode starred Hollywood actor Rod Taylor.
With Joe Pesci, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, Gary Grubbs. Rocky Nelson is a former New York cop trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood. However, while he is still looking for his big break, he works for a private security agency that caters to the needs of the Hollywood elite.
- (77)
- 1985-03-24
- Comedy, Drama
- 60
An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit (Ryan Gosling) forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret.
- 107 min
- 80.9K
- YouTube Movies
Oct 25, 2021 · Half Nelson - original pilot episode, starring JOE PESCI and DEAN MARTIN, NBCtv, 1985deanmartinassociation.com#halfnelson #joepesci #deanmartin #glenalarson ...
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- The Dean Martin Association
Mar 24, 1985 · Half Nelson: Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman. With Joe Pesci, Victoria Jackson, Fred Williamson, Tony. Rocky Nelson is a New York City cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor.
- (95)
- Comedy, Drama
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- 1985-03-24
Rocky Nelson is a former New York cop who is trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood. However, like most actor-wannabes, he is still looking for his big break, and his lack of stature doesn't endear him to the directors.
Pilot: With Morgan Brittany, Rory Calhoun, Dean Martin, Pepper Martin. Joe Pesci stars as a much decorated former New York undercover cop who sells his story to Hollywood. After failing a screen test to play himself because of his short stature, Nelson becomes a private detective in Beverly Hills.
