Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'On The Rocks' from 1970-1982:
- Bobby Sandler as Nicky Palik (1975-1976)
- Hal Williams as Lester DeMott (1975-1976)
- Jose Perez as Hector Fuentes (1975-1976)
- Mel Stewart as Mr. Gibson (1975-1976)
- Rick Hurst as Cleaver (1975-1976)
- Tom Poston as Mr. Sullivan (1975-1976)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'On The Rocks':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Dick Clements, Ian La Frenais D: John Rich
With Hamilton Camp (Howie Weston), Rita Moreno, Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter), Yvonne Wilder (Lillian), Britt Leach (Mechanic), Richard Stahl (Doctor), Sorrell Booke (Judge).
Comedy series about a group of inmates who are "low risk" inhabitants of a minimum security prison. In the first show, Hector Fuentes arrives at the facility to play a return engagement, and teaches his fellow shut-ins little tricks.
Season 1, episode 2
D: John Rich
With Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter).
Investigating the theft of his hidden treasure (a can of pineapple chunks), Fuentes' investigation leads to a most unlikely culprit.
Season 1, episode 3
D: John Rich
With Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter), Jack Grimes (Baxter).
After listening to lectures on the evils of gambling, Fuentes and his pals resume their poker game.
Season 1, episode 4
D: John Rich
With Pat Cranshaw (Gabby), Jack Grimes (Baxter).
While recuperating in the infirmary, Fuentes is given a map to money that was buried by a fellow inmate who thinks he's not long for this world.
Season 1, episode 5
D: John Rich
With Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter), Ann Noland (Belinda), Dee Timberlake (Angie), Jane Alice Brandon (Marion), Sharon Ullrick (Rose), Geno Silva (Joey), Joseph Stern (Bernard).
Fuentes only makes matters worse for his buddies when he starts giving advice to the lovelorn shut-ins.
Season 1, episode 6
D: John Rich
With Vic Tayback (Big Max), Ray Sharkey (Opie), Buddy Arett (Inmate).
Hector Fuentes must persuade his roommate Nicky to throw a fight, or face the displeasure of cell boss Big Max.
Season 1, episode 7
D: John Rich
With Jack Grimes (Baxter).
Fuentes tries the impossible -- finding solitude in the slammer.
Season 1, episode 8
D: John Rich
With Ann Morgan Guilbert (Mrs. Palik), Maria Grimm (Maria), Dee Timberlake (Angie), Pat Cranshaw (Gabby).
Fuentes and his fellow shut-ins try to console their disheartened roomie, Nicky, when he receives a "Dear John" letter.
Season 1, episode 9
D: John Rich
With Ron Feinberg (Moose), Jack Grimes (Baxter), Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter), James Gleeson (Skinner).
The permanent residents of Alamesa riot when Mr. Sullivan, the mild-mannered correctional officer, is suspended.
Season 1, episode 10
D: John Rich
With Ann Noland (Belinda).
The usually cheerful, optimistic Cleaver becomes despondent after receiving a letter from his wife.
Season 1, episode 11
D: John Rich
With Richard Stahl (Doctor).
While returning from a civilian hospital where he was sent for medical tests, Fuentes tries to make a break for freedom in the desert.
Season 1, episode 12
D: John Rich
With Sorrell Booke, Jack Grimes (Baxter).
Fuentes' new cellmate turns out to be one of the warden's wartime buddies.
Season 1, episode 13
D: John Rich
With Sorrell Booke (Judge Davis).
Fuentes' cell mate, a dishonorable judge, develops a rapport with his fellow inmates.
Season 1, episode 14
D: John Rich
With Ralph Wilcox.
Fuentes and another shut-in devise a plan to improve their working conditions.
Season 1, episode 15
D: John Rich
With Jack Grimes (Baxter), George Loros (Vinnie Parelli), Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter).
Fuentes and his friends are visited by Mr. Big, the resident hotshot of Alamesa, who demands their help in digging an escape tunnel.
Season 1, episode 16
With George Loros (Vinnie Parelli).
The roommates foil the plan of Alamesa's resident racketeer.
Season 1, episode 17
D: John Rich
Mack tries to pass a high school equivalency examination with a little help from his friends -- Fuentes and his roommates at Alamesa.
Season 1, episode 18
D: John Rich
A psychiatrist comes to the prison to conduct tests determining which job each con is best suited for.
Season 1, episode 19
D: John Rich
With E.J. Andre (Cato).
Fuentes cooks up a scheme to make the warden take a new course of action when an elderly inmate is paroled but refuses his freedom.
Season 1, episode 20
D: John Rich
With Bill Duke.
Fuentes tries to keep peace when one of his roommates gets into a scuffle with a prison tough guy who is out to settle an old score.
Season 1, episode 21
D: John Rich
With Steve Landesberg, Cynthia Harris (Secretary), Logan Ramsey (Warden Poindexter).
When Cleaver and DeMott are called into the warden's office for a reprimand, little do they know that they will become hostages.
Season 1, episode 22
D: John Rich
With Rita Moreno, Hamilton Camp (Howie), Yvonne Wilder (Lillian).
Rita Moreno guests as Hector Fuentes' second cousin, who is determined to become a star in Hollywood.
Season 1, episode 23
The shenanigans of Hector Fuentes and his roommates at the Alamesa minimal security institution are recalled in highlights of the past season. (Last show of the series.)