''Mancuso, F.B.I.'' is an American

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television series created by

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, which was aired by

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from October 13, 1989 to April 24, 1990, as part of its 1989–90 schedule. ''Mancuso, F.B.I.'' stars

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as Nick Mancuso, a hardened veteran of the Bureau now assigned to

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, where he was largely regarded by his superiors and

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types as a maverick with little regard for agency rules and procedures. This charge was largely true; Mancuso's true motivation was, as a press release for the show near the time of its premiere described it, "a passionate love affair with the

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" and an overwhelming desire to see genuine justice rather than the mere appearance of it.

Inspiration

''Mancuso'' was based on Loggia's portrayal of the character in the NBC political

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'', starring

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, which had aired the previous fall to high ratings. ''Mancuso'' was canceled at the end of the season. However, selected episodes were

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by NBC as part of its summer prime time lineup in 1993. Loggia earned an Emmy nomination as outstanding lead actor in a dramatic series for his performance. "Nick Mancuso" is also a name shared by a real-life actor (NBC series ''

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'', 1985–1987).

Cast

* Robert Loggia as Nick Mancuso * Randi Brazen as Jean St. John * Frederic Lehne as Eddie McMasters * Charles Siebert as Dr. Paul Summers * Lindsay Frost as Kristen Carter

Episodes

References

* Brooks, Tim, and Marsh, Earle, ''

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External links

* {{IMDb title, id=0096648, title=Mancuso, F.B.I. 1980s American drama television series 1989 American television series debuts 1990 American television series endings 1990s American drama television series American English-language television shows Television series by Universal Television Television shows set in Washington, D.C. NBC crime dramas