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On the Rocks

On the Rocks

Description: On the Rocks is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 11, 1975 to May 17, 1976. Originally telecast after Barney Miller, ABC promoted the two shows with the tagline "Funny cops, and funny robbers". It is based on the British series Porridge. Wikipedia
Genre: Comedy, Family
Year Released: 1975
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 23
First episode air date: September 11, 1975
Network: American Broadcasting Company
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