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 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Starring | Héctor Elizondo |
| Composer | Carlos Santana |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | MGM Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | January 20 – August 24, 1976 |
Cast
edit- Héctor Elizondo as Abraham Rodriguez
- Edith Diaz as Lupe
- Anthony Perez as Junior Rodriguez
- Dennis Vasquez as Luis Rodriguez
- Lou Criscuolo as Maggio
References
edit- ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 948. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
- ^ a b c d "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.
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