DiResta is an American sitcom which premiered on UPN on October 5, 1998, on its Monday schedule. It was cancelled after its March 1, 1999 airing. The show was named for stand-up comedian John DiResta; this was his first television venture. The series was described by Entertainment Weekly as "A transit cop, his funny job, and his funny family." On the week of November 2–8, 1998, it was the lowest rated non-Pax TV show aired. Cast John Diresta as Off. John Diresta Leila Kenzle as Kate Diresta Joe Guzaldo as Sgt. Kazmerek Sandra Purpuro as Off. Liz Labella David Batiste as Cal Erik Palladino as Tully Karle Warren as Anna Diresta Ruairi Kenna and Sean Kenna as Dakota Diresta Robert Costanzo as Vic Diresta Episodes References External links DiResta at the UPNcyclopedia UPN original programming 1998 American television series debuts 1999 American television series endings Television series by CBS Studios Television shows set in New York (state) 1990s American sitcoms