McCloud 1970

Overview

McCloud is an American police drama television series created by Herman Miller that aired on NBC from September 16, 1970, to April 17, 1977. The program follows Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud, a lawman from the small western town of Taos, New Mexico, who is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department as a special investigator. Dennis Weaver stars as the title character, who utilizes his unique country style to take down criminals in the city. For six of its seven years on the air, the show was part of the NBC Mystery Movie rotating wheel series produced by Universal Television. The narrative often centers on the cultural clash between McCloud and his urban environment, occasionally involving his associates from New Mexico. Individual episodes feature various guest stars, such as Richard Dawson, and involve McCloud in complex investigations, including cases involving theatrical producers and rodeo participants. The series remains available to audiences through various modern streaming platforms.