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Imagine Colombo but make him 6 inches tall and absolutely furious about it.
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TMDB
45
IMDb
61

Small & Frye (1983)

Chaotic 80s energyForgotten TV curioAbsurdist buddy comedy

Latest Episode

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

The Case of the Concerned Husband

Jun 15, 1983

Overview

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Small & Frye is an American television sitcom about a pair of private detectives, one of whom has the involuntary power to shrink to a small size. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, this series was broadcast on CBS in 1983, but only lasted for six episodes.

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Content warning
sitcomprivate investigatorresizing
Body autonomy and controlProfessional humiliationUnlikely partnershipsThe absurdity of power

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Charming pre-CGI shrinking effects using forced perspective.

Acting

Darren McGavin's beleaguered straight man energy.

Production

Disney's bizarre attempt at adult detective comedy.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect for 'what even IS this' discovery mode.·Friends: Watch with someone who appreciates TV archaeology.·Background: Ideal for folding laundry to 80s saxophone.
First AiredMar 7, 1983
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes6
CBS

Top Cast

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Jack Blessing

Jack Blessing

Bill Daily

Bill Daily

Warren Berlinger

Warren Berlinger

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Darren McGavin was simultaneously starring in 'The Night Stalker' reruns while this aired, creating the weirdest double exposure in TV history.

Cultural

This represents Disney's 1983 attempt to crack primetime adult comedy, a strategy that wouldn't succeed until 'Golden Girls' three years later.

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