My Friend Tony

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My Friend Tony

1969- 1969

1 Seasons

16 Episodes

7.0(1 votes)

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Crime

Overview

My Friend Tony is an American crime drama that aired on NBC in 1969. The pilot originally aired as "My Pal Tony" on The Danny Thomas Hour on March 4, 1968.

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2 members

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James Whitmore

Prof. John Woodruff

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Enzo Cerusico

Tony Novello

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