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Feb 2, 2024 · The Mod Squad was not your typical crime drama. With its innovative concept and dynamic trio — Pete Cochran, Linc Hayes, and Julie Barnes — the series broke new ground, and left a lasting legacy in the world of television.
The Mod Squad is an American crime drama series, originally broadcast for five seasons on ABC from September 24, 1968, to March 1, 1973. [1] It starred Michael Cole as Peter "Pete" Cochran, Clarence Williams III as Lincoln "Linc" Hayes, Peggy Lipton as Julie Barnes, and Tige Andrews as Captain Adam Greer.
Jul 3, 2017 · The show was inspired by the experiences of creator Bud Ruskin, a former L.A. policeman who had been part of undercover narcotics squad made up of youthful cops. His experiences turned out to be a goldmine, as The Mod Squad became an instant hit on ABC’s television lineup in the fall of 1968.
Sep 8, 2020 · Anyone of a certain age who watched The Mod Squad will remember how transfixing Clarence Williams III was as Linc. He had an Afro, sunglasses, turtlenecks, and medallions, not to mention huge...
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Oct 14, 2019 · Created by Buddy Ruskin, a Los Angeles police officer, the show took eight years to become a reality. Ruskin based the concept on his time as a squad leader for an undercover narcotic division in the 1950s. Aaron Spelling was the executive producer.
Dec 21, 2020 · The show was loosely based on creator Bud “Buddy” Ruskin’s experiences in the late 1950s as a squad leader for young undercover narcotics cops, though it took almost 10 years after he wrote a script for the idea to be green-lighted by ABC Television Studios.
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The Mod Squad was created from the true experiences of creator Bud Ruskin, a former police officer and later private detective. While a member of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in the 1950s, he was part of an undercover narcotics squad made up of young officers, which served as the inspiration for the series.
