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Big Shamus, Little Shamus Season 1 Episodes

  • 1979-1981
  • 1 Season
  • CBS
  • Suspense, Drama
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Arnie Sutter was the house detective at the Hotel Ansonia in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA prior to legalized gambling. After gambling was legalized, the Ansonia got a second lease on life and built a new casino which brought more "undesirable" elements into the hotel. Arnie must now chase prostitutes, con men, thieves, etc., to keep the casino "clean." Arnie, who lives in the hotel with his 13-year-old son Max, works for George Korman. Other characters on the show include assistant manager Stephanie Marsh, desk clerk Jerry Wilson, and Jingles Lodestar, an undercover security guard posing as a cocktail waitress.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

10 Episodes 1979 - 1981

Episode 1

Pilot

Tue, Feb 20, 197960 mins

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Episode 2

The Canary

Sat, Sep 29, 1979

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Episode 3

The Abduction

Sat, Oct 6, 1979

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Episode 4

The Loser

Sat, Oct 13, 1979

Stephanie Marsh's cousin Johnny is caught in the midst off a burglary and gives the police information about a heroin shipment in return for his release.

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Episode 5

The Ledge

Thu, Oct 18, 1979

A guest threatens to jump from the window of the Antonia Hotel.

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Episode 6

The Rubens

Fri, Oct 19, 1979

An insurance agent arrives at the Ansonia Hotel with $200,000 to buy back a stolen Rubens, but Arnie learns one of the principals is an imposter.

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Episode 7

The Bar Mitzvah

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Episode 8

The Cover

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Episode 9

The Assassin

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Episode 10

The Fanatics

Tue, Feb 20, 1979

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