

He used his many connections on the streets and relationships with friends and informants (who were apparently attracted to him mostly by his vibrant personality, as he had little cash to share with them) to further his ends, and also the insights of his father, Mel, a bar owner (played by Melvin Van Peebles, Mario's real-life father).

Additionally, Sonny was a master of disguises, and might spend part of any given episode dressed as a clergyman, an Arab tourist, or an old lady. He often assists, and is assisted by, Carolyn Gilder (Terry Donahoe), an attractive assistant district attorney. Sonny Spoon stars Mario Van Peebles as Sonny, a hip, black private investigator who uses his street smarts and "cool" persona to solve crimes. Cannell Productions (the fall 1988 episodes were in association with NBC Productions). Cannell, and Randall Wallace and produced by Stephen J. The series was created by Michael Daly, Dinah Prince, Stephen J. Sonny Spoon is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC television network from February 12 to December 16, 1988. American TV series or program Sonny Spoon
