More various episode promos

Here's a few more original Jake and the Fatman newspaper promo ads with images and captions.






Various epsiode promos

Here are some original newspaper promo ads for Jake and the Fatman episodes, each featuring a photo of one of the show's stars.







1989 newspaper promo

Here's an original newspaper promotional advertisement for Jake and the Fatman,  a show also known as the 'king of Wednesday nights'.



Jake and the Fatman cast photo

Here's a great photograph featuring the smiling faces of the stars of Jake and the Fatman (William Conrad, Joe Penny and Alan Campbell).



David Soul guest stars on Jake and the Fatman



In one of the final episodes of the first season of Jake and the Fatman, David Soul guest starred as a wife murderer. In the episode "How Long Has This Been Going On?," veteran TV actor David Soul gets into all kinds of trouble after killing his wife and his plan for a perfect murder is, of course, quite easily foiled by Jake and D.A. McCabe.




David Soul would guest star on Jake and the Fatman once again in a final season episode from 1992.





A few images of David Soul's 1988 Jake and the Fatman guest spot:





David Soul and Joe Penny



David Soul and Joe Penny again

Hyping up Jake and the Fatman

Before Jake and the Fatman even started filming in the summer of 1987, star Joe Penny was already talking about the show. Penny, who had already found prime-time success with Riptide, jokes about finally not having to have anything to do with boats anymore.



Joe Penny is modest and Buddhist

Joe Penny proves how humble he is about his stardom and also mentions how he deals with the pressures of fame.



Joe Penny talks Jake and the Fatman

In this newspaper article from 1991, Joe Penny talks all about Jake and the Fatman. Topics include his general experience with filming the show, the positive and negative aspects of the series and also why the fifth season will certainly be the final one for him and co-star William Conrad.



Jake and the Fatman moves to Hawaii

Here's a 1989 newspaper article and image concerning the relocation of Jake and the Fatman from Los Angeles to Hawaii.  A large portion of the text is devoted to updating everyone about the status of Max the bulldog!




What can you tell me about Alan Campbell?

In 1991, an anonymous fan asks about Jake and the Fatman co-star Alan Campbell.



1987 promo image

Here's a picture of William Conrad and guest stars used to promote the premiere of the Jake and the Fatman series, Fall 1987.



What can you tell me about Joe Penny?

A fan inquires about about Jake and the Fatman star Joe Penny in early 1992.



1990 Joe Penny newspaper profile

Here's a short and sweet profile and image of Jake and the Fatman star Joe Penny. From early 1990, this piece quickly details the actor's early life and his other television credits.



4th season promos

Here's a pic and caption from September, 1990 heralding the fourth season of Jake and the Fatman.





Another one with a different image but pretty much the same caption:



Series premiere advertisement

Here's a promo for the "special 2-hour series premiere" of Jake and the Fatman.



1988 episode advertisement

Here's an original 1988 newspaper promo ad for the Jake and the Fatman episode "I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plans".