How 'Baretta' made Robert Blake a household name: 20/20 Jan 11 Part 3

Blake played the title character of detective Tony Baretta in the hit 70s TV show, telling ABC News "I designed Baretta as my ideal self... People thought that was me... it just... wasn't true."

[chakahill]

Rest in Peace Robert Blake. Thank you for all your hard work 🙏🏾♥️🕊️

[cathyt]

the program Baretta is the reason i fell in love with cockatoos. i now have 3 and love them like family. Thank you Mr Robert Blake for all the great memories. Much respect❤

[johnlizzi]

A true Artist and a no nonsense guy. Robert is real.

[f.m.r.]

Mr. Blake is the funniest, most upfront guy in Hollywood or anywhere else. Love listening to his life stories.

[michelel.egerton]

Rest in Peace, Robert Blake...another piece of my childhood gone

[robertkatz]

Wish they would put this back on love this show and Robert is fantastic🌷

[jamiespino]

Baretta one of the best TV shows of 70s. It should be air again as Starsky and Hutch, 6 Million man, and so on Why not Baretta!!!!

[lydialombardo]

I love this show, I remember watching this when I was a little girl.

[dannatrotter]

Put Baretta reruns back on! I watched that show when I was in high school.

[nieceyszymanski]

I am deeply saddened by Robert’s death. He was absolutely the hottest thing that walked. I just loved this guy do much. He was my youth. I am Robert Blake crazy. I have cried many tears since his death and have been watching anything and everything with his name on it. He was beautiful to me. Wish I knew him in person.

[janetclaireSays]

What a talented character he was. I hope he is at peace now, imagine the contrast!

[ElmerForbusher]

This guy was better on the old school talk shows than just about anyone. And just telling stories. He didn’t sing or dance that I knew of. I was a teen when Baretta was in its’ prime, and had a chip on my shoulder, but wanted to be one of the good guys. I really identified with his Baretta character, and wore the same hat for years, and tried unsuccessfully not to light my smokes. It sent chills up my spine when he said “I’m sorry” on the gallows of In Cold Blood. I wish he had made a few more movies. Seen most of em, but he didnt get as much work, cause he “had issues” as people say now. As an adult, I can now say that was an understatement.

[honest]

My favorite when I was a little girl. RIP Robert ♥

[AlwaysHalloween]

Monday Night Football, All In The Family & Baretta were the only 3 shows all us in the family sat down and watched together (it was Golden Times)

[clasrock]

I grew up in the 70s and I remember watching Beretta Beretta was cool he had that old Chevy four door he also had that white bird I even had the Beretta board game stay cool Robert Blake✌😎

[zawhtikehtike]

My childhood memories
Thank you very much.

[michaelcapporta]

Robert Blake a true legend great actor👍

[katiezee]

My favorite part was when Fred would answer the phone, clutching the receiver and say Hello Hello

[TheLisa]

I did a Google search, Fred the bird is still alive! He's 105 years old☺️

[malcolmcook]

Blake is a movie 🎥 legend! Beautiful brutal Film Legend reallty!