MacGruder and Loud (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, MacGruder and Loud is a drama series.
What it’s about. MacGruder and Loud is an American crime drama from Aaron Spelling Productions that aired on ABC in 1985. The series stars John Getz and Kathryn Harrold as married police officers Malcolm MacGruder and Jenny Loud in a Los Angeles Police Department-styled police agency. They fought a battle every day to keep it a closely guarded secret from their boss, Sgt. Hanson. Malcolm and Jenny lived in a duplex-type apartment complex where there was a secret door behind the grandfather clock in her apartment, where Malcolm could sneak in and enjoy her company. This was one of the few failures from Aaron Spelling's production company in its history, since it was picked by ABC to debut right after the Super Bowl in 1985 and was heavily promoted during the game. The promotion resulted in high ratings at first, but following a quick decline, the series was cancelled three months into its run, after ranking 40th out of 104 programs that aired that season with an average 15.76 household rating, according to TVTango.com. Because of the frequent commercials during the Super Bowl, the following night Johnny Carson ask rhetorically during his monologue on The Tonight Show: "Did you see that new show, 'Frequent and Loud'?"
Who’s in it. MacGruder and Loud stars Kathryn Harrold as Jenny Loud, John Getz as Malcom MacGruder, Robert Desiderio as Lynch and Willard E. Pugh as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, MacGruder and Loud has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MacGruder and Loud page.
If you liked it. Fans of MacGruder and Loud tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MacGruder and Loud (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for MacGruder and Loud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is MacGruder and Loud worth watching?
- MacGruder and Loud holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in MacGruder and Loud?
- MacGruder and Loud stars Kathryn Harrold, John Getz, Robert Desiderio, Willard E. Pugh and Richard Hatch.
- When was MacGruder and Loud released?
- MacGruder and Loud was released in 1985.