On this day November 7 1987, the final episode of Leg Work aired on CBS, closing out the short lived detective drama that followed a former assistant district attorney who became a private investigator in New York City. The show combined mystery, humor, and action with a confident and capable female lead.
Starring Margaret Colin as Claire McCarron, the series stood out for its sharp writing and streetwise tone. Though it lasted only one season, Leg Work earned praise for portraying a strong independent woman in a genre that was largely dominated by male characters during the decade.
80s insight: Leg Work reflected the growing role of strong female leads in 1980s television, showing how women could be smart, capable, and take charge in a world of danger and intrigue.
Starring Margaret Colin as Claire McCarron, the series stood out for its sharp writing and streetwise tone. Though it lasted only one season, Leg Work earned praise for portraying a strong independent woman in a genre that was largely dominated by male characters during the decade.
80s insight: Leg Work reflected the growing role of strong female leads in 1980s television, showing how women could be smart, capable, and take charge in a world of danger and intrigue.
