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1975-09-09 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.6

Action & Adventure · Drama

Switch is an American action-adventure, tongue-in-cheek detective series starring Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner, who work as private eyes, for a deceptive sting operation. It was broadcast on the CBS network for three seasons between September 9, 1975 and August 20, 1978, bumping the Hawaii Five-O detective series to Friday nights.

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Creators
Glen A. Larson
Production companies
Universal Television, Glen A. Larson Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Robert WagnerRobert WagnerPete Ryan
Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertFrank MacBride
Charlie CallasCharlie CallasMalcolm Argos
Sharon GlessSharon GlessMaggie Philbin
James HongJames HongWang
William BryantWilliam BryantLieutenant Shilton

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