''The Big Easy'' is an American crime drama series that was based on the 1987
film
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of the same name.
The show premiered on the
USA Network
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on August 11, 1996.
Tony Crane
Anthony Steven Crane (born 8 September 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender, midfielder and makeshift centre forward from 1999 to 2009.
He notably played as a professional for Sheffield Wednesday an ...
played New Orleans police detective lieutenant Remy McSwain,
Susan Walters
Susan Walters, is an American actress and former model, best known for her roles as Lorna Forbes on the ABC daytime soap opera ''Loving'' from 1983 to late 1986 and as Diane Jenkins on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 2001 ...
played state district attorney Anne Osbourne, and
Barry Corbin
Leonard Barrie Corbin (born October 16, 1940) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role as Maurice Minnifield on the television series '' Northern Exposure'' (1990–1995), which earned him two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awar ...
played police chief C.D. LeBlanc. It was developed by Jacqueline Zambrano, based on the characters created by Daniel Petrie Jr., who wrote the screenplay to the film and also was the executive producer of the series. Thirty-five episodes were broadcast over two seasons.
The series takes place in
, and was shot on location.
Premise
A male New Orleans detective and a female district attorney investigate crimes for the New Orleans police department.
Episodes
Cast
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Tony Crane
Anthony Steven Crane (born 8 September 1982) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender, midfielder and makeshift centre forward from 1999 to 2009.
He notably played as a professional for Sheffield Wednesday an ...
as Det. Remy McSwain
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Barry Corbin
Leonard Barrie Corbin (born October 16, 1940) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role as Maurice Minnifield on the television series '' Northern Exposure'' (1990–1995), which earned him two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awar ...
as Sheriff C.D. LeBlanc
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Eric George as Smiley Dupree
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Susan Walters
Susan Walters, is an American actress and former model, best known for her roles as Lorna Forbes on the ABC daytime soap opera ''Loving'' from 1983 to late 1986 and as Diane Jenkins on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 2001 ...
as Anne Osbourne (season 1)
*Karla Tamburelli as Det. Darlene Broussard (season 1)
*Troy Bryant as A.D.A. Lightin' Hawkins (season 1)
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Leslie Bibb as Det. Janine Rebbenack (season 2)
References
External links
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''The Big Easy''Tony Crane/The Big Easy fan site
''Big Easy Fan''fan site
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1990s American crime drama television series
1996 American television series debuts
1997 American television series endings
English-language television shows
Fictional portrayals of the New Orleans Police Department
Television shows set in New Orleans
Live action television shows based on films
Television series by Universal Television
USA Network original programming
Television series about prosecutors