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The Wise Guys

The Wise Guys

Description: A brash, streetwise Italian is an undercover agent for the Organized Crime Bureau. He goes from one assignment to the next, busting dangerous criminals while putting himself in danger, much to the chagrin of his conservative family and friends, who believe him to be a mobster.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1987
Number of seasons: 4
First episode air date: September 16, 1987
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series u2013 Drama, MORE
Network: CBS
Executive Producers: Stephen J. Cannell, Stephen Kronish, MORE

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