Moonlighting is an American television series created by Glenn Gordon Caron that aired on ABC from March 3, 1985 through May 14, 1989 for a total of 66 episodes. The show starred Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd as private detectives at the Blue Moon Detective Agency. Allyce Beasley played the agency's meek secretary Agnes DiPesto.
In 2006, Shepherd confirmed rumors of a Moonlighting reunion, claiming that series creator Caron was penning a film script.http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/shepherd-confirms-moonlighting-reunion_1004864 As of 2010, no film has been made reuniting the cast.
Moonlighting Cast and Caracters
- Cybill Shepherd as Madelyn 'Maddie' Hayes, a former model for whom the Blue Moon Detective Agency was a tax write off. After her accounts manager embezzles her money, she is forced to stand the struggling agency on its feet.
- Allyce Beasley as Agnes DiPesto, the meek secretary of the Blue Moon Detective Agency, who always answers the phone in rhyme.
- Bruce Willis as David Addison, Jr., the smart alec private detective at the Blue Moon Detective Agency.
Moonlighting Reviews
The madcap creation of executive producer Glenn Gordon Caron, 'Moonlighting' is an anomaly in television. Not only is it a detective show that is weak on action and long on dialogue, but it is also the only hourlong comedy in prime time -- and one of the most expensive series. -- Joy Horowitz, New York Timeshttp://www.davidandmaddie.com/chemistry-nytimes86.htm
Moonlighting Character Quotes
Maddie: You are calling me a ball of fluff? You? The sissy fighter?
David: What did you call me?
Maddie: Sissy fighter. I wish you could see yourself. Did anyone ever teach you how to throw a real punch? Real men don't punch like that. They put their whole bodies into it. You! You punch with your wrists.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M3SjWrv4PA&feature=related
David: Can you swim?
Maddie: Isn't the relevant question 'Can you fly?'
David: You have to learn to be more positive.
Maddie: I'm positive I can't do that. I'm positive we're gonna die.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M3SjWrv4PA&feature=related
Moonlighting Television Series Scene
At a time when most scripts were 60 pages for an hour show, Moonlighting scripts were nearly twice as long because of the series' fast talking main characters. While the dialogue heavy scripts drew the attention of audiences and critics alike, they were also the cause of lengthy production schedules.
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Fast Facts
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Series Premiere
March 3, 1985
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Series Finale
May 14, 1989
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Network
ABC
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Created by
Glenn Gordon Caron
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Setting
Los Angeles
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Awards
Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Series, Bruce Willis and Best Actress in a TV Series, Cybill Shepherd (1987); Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Series (1986)
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Notable guest stars
