Popi (TV series)

Popi is an American sitcom which aired on CBS from January 20, 1976 to August 24, 1976.[1][2] The show, which ran for eleven episodes,[2] was adapted from the 1969 film of the same name and was one of the first series on American network television to feature a Latino cast and theme.[2] Popi starred actor Héctor Elizondo as a Puerto Rican widower, and Edith Diaz.[2]

Popi
GenreSitcom
StarringHéctor Elizondo
ComposerCarlos Santana
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companyMGM Television
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseJanuary 20 (1976-01-20) –
August 24, 1976 (1976-08-24)

Cast
  • Héctor Elizondo as Abraham Rodriguez
  • Edith Diaz as Lupe
  • Anthony Perez as Junior Rodriguez
  • Dennis Vasquez as Luis Rodriguez
  • Lou Criscuolo as Maggio

References
  1. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 948. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  2. "Actress Edith Diaz dies at 70; Credits include 'Sister Act' films and CBS' 'Popi' sitcom". The Hollywood Reporter. 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2010-03-18.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.