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  • Riptide Polly Want an Explanation (Season 2, Episode 18)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Riptide

Polly Want an Explanation (Season 2, Episode 18)
TV-14
TV Episode | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Riptide agency, a wannabe-FBI agent, trouble prone con man Mack McPherson and his parrot all get in trouble with organised crime after McPherson writes an incriminating article about a mobster
Director
Writers
Stephen J. Cannell (created by) | Frank Lupo (created by) | Jim Carlson (written by) | Terrence McDonnell (written by)
Producer
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 5, 1985

Release date
Mar 5, 1985 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
2 nominations

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Perry King
Cody Allen Cody Allen   See fewer
Joe Penny
Nick Ryder Nick Ryder   See fewer
Thom Bray
Murray 'Boz' Bozinsky Murray 'Boz' Bozinsky   See fewer
Ken Olandt
Kirk Dooley Kirk Dooley   See fewer
Robin Riker
Gloria Burghoff Gloria Burghoff   See fewer
William Russ
Mack McPherson Mack McPherson   See fewer
John McLiam
E.G. Shaw E.G. Shaw   See fewer
Gary Wood
Bollings Bollings   See fewer
Phil Rubenstein
Sidney Harnack Sidney Harnack   See fewer
Bob Larkin
Helicopter Owner Helicopter Owner   See fewer
Steven L. Sears
Polly the Parrot (voice) Polly the Parrot (voice)   See fewer
Gene LeBell
Tough Guy (uncredited) Tough Guy (uncredited)   See fewer
Branscombe Richmond
Brawler (uncredited) Brawler (uncredited)   See fewer
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