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Semi-Tough (1980)

Comedy

American comedy series inspired by the 1977 theatrical movie "Semi-Tough", based on the novel by Dan Jenkins. Pilot aired on January 6, 1980, followed by four episodes during summer season 1980, running on ABC.

First Air Date
May 29, 1980
Seasons
1
Episodes
4

Cast: David Hasselhoff, Bruce McGill, Markie Post, Bubba Smith, Ed Peck, Hugh Gillin, Jim McKrell, Mary Jo Catlett

Network: ABC

Seasons

Season 1

4 episodes

1980

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Semi-Tough

Comedy
0.0
30 min
1980

American comedy series inspired by the 1977 theatrical movie "Semi-Tough", based on the novel by Dan Jenkins. Pilot aired on January 6, 1980, followed by four episodes during summer season 1980, running on ABC.

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ABCABC
Show Information
StatusCanceled
TypeScripted
First Aired5/29/1980
Last Aired6/19/1980
Seasons1
Episodes4
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Creators & Crew

1

Seasons

4

Episodes

30m

Per Episode

1980

First Aired

Languages

en
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Cast

DH

David Hasselhoff

as Marvin 'Shake' Tiller

BM

Bruce McGill

MP

Markie Post

as Barbara Jane Bookman

BS

Bubba Smith

EP

Ed Peck

HG

Hugh Gillin

JM

Jim McKrell

MJC

Mary Jo Catlett

Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

1980

4 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semi-Tough about?▾

American comedy series inspired by the 1977 theatrical movie "Semi-Tough", based on the novel by Dan Jenkins. Pilot aired on January 6, 1980, followed by four episodes during summer season 1980, runni…

How many seasons does Semi-Tough have?▾

1

How many episodes does Semi-Tough have?▾

4

Is Semi-Tough still running?▾

No, it ended in 1980.

When did Semi-Tough first air?▾

May 29, 1980

Who stars in Semi-Tough?▾

David Hasselhoff, Bruce McGill, Markie Post

What genre is Semi-Tough?▾

Comedy