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Remembering Baretta 7.25.’26 12.35 PM

Remembering Baretta 7.25.’26 12.35 PM

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Story by: Gail Nobles
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In a recent look back at classic television, we dive into "Baretta," a show that aired in the mid-1970s. This series is actually a revamped version of another show called "Toma," which starred Tony Musante as a real-life New Jersey police officer named David Toma. After just one season, Musante left, leading to the reworking of the series into "Baretta," featuring Robert Blake in the lead role.

I recall when the show used to come on. I never watched the show as a kid, but I remember Baretta and a white cockatoo. This morning I watched a sad episode of Baretta titled "The Goodbye Orphan Annie Blues." He came to suspect that his close friend, a music store owner, was a drug dealer—suspecting the friend might be unknowingly selling heroin. The episode had a truly sad ending.

"Baretta" follows the story of Anthony Vincenzo "yTony" Baretta, a unique and somewhat unconventional detective who works in a fictional city’s 53rd Precinct. He lives in a rundown hotel and has a pet Triton cockatoo named Fred. One of Baretta's intriguing traits is his skill in disguise, which helps him solve cases. His everyday look is casual and laid-back, typically sporting a short-sleeve sweatshirt, comfortable slacks, a brown suede jacket, and a newsboy cap—giving off a relaxed vibe even while on the job.

Baretta has become memorable not just for his detective work, but also for his iconic mannerisms. He’s often seen with an unlit cigarette tucked behind his ear, and he has a few famous sayings that fans remember fondly. Phrases like "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time," and "You can take dat to da bank," capture his street-smart attitude and make him a relatable character to many viewers.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.

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