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fish-out-of-water70s swaggercop procedural with a twist

Latest Episode

McCloud Meets Dracula

120 min

Season 7 • Episode 6

Latest

McCloud Meets Dracula

Apr 17, 1977

Murder victims are found to be drained of blood, and an elderly star of vampire films is suspected; Chief Clifford is on the hunt for a random sniper.

Overview

Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.

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new york city police nypd u.s. marshal

rural vs urban valuesold west justice in modern systemsadaptation and identity

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dennis Weaver's cowboy charm sells every absurd premise

Production

NYC location shooting captures grimy 70s Manhattan

Costume

That hat. That coat. Unapologetically anachronistic.

Best for:Solo·Background·Rewatch

Creator

Herman Miller

First AiredFeb 17, 1970

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons7·Episodes46

Top Cast

Dennis Weaver

Sam McCloud

J.D. Cannon

Peter Clifford

Terry Carter

Joe Broadhurst

Diana Muldaur

Chris Coughlin

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Dennis Weaver based McCloud's speech patterns on Gary Cooper's soft-spoken delivery, not typical western drawl.

Cultural

Part of NBC's 'Mystery Movie' rotation alongside Columbo and McMillan & Wife—McCloud was the quirky middle child.

1970-71 Television Season 50th Anniversary: McCloud

1970-71 Television Season 50th Anniversary: McCloud

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