Episode
The Mod Squad: The Song of Willie
Overview
Sammy Davis Jr. plays brash film star Willie Rush, who's feigning indifference to threats on his life. Pete: Michael Cole. Marci Weaver: Lola Falana. Linc: Clarence Williams III. Julie: Peggy Lipton. Cal Rush: Lawrence Cook.
Details
- Series
- The Mod Squad
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 1970-10-20
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Song of Willie is Episode 5 in Season 3 of The Mod Squad. It aired on 1970-10-20. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 2: See the Eagles Dying
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