is no laugh track to signal the viewer as to whether Joe's misanthropy is really supposed to be funny. Joe Bash moves to its own special beat, apparently bent on demolishing every well-established cliché in sitcom territory". Lee Margulies of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the show is "not entertaining in the usual TV sense, but the intriguing premise and the captivating performance by Boyle nevertheless leaves one interested in tuning in again". Cast Peter Boyle as Off. Joe Bash Andrew Rubin as Off. Willie Smith Episodes Other crew Associate producer: Martin J. Gold Director of photography: Mike Berlin Editor: Paul Bonat Production designer: Ed LaPorta Music: Jack Elliott Lighting director: Mark Palius Casting: Eleanor Ross (Los Angeles), David Tochterman (New York City) Makeup: Holly Bane Wardrobe: Barbara Murphy References External links Joe Bash cast and crew at Yahoo! Episode 4 at YouTube.com 1986 American television series debuts 1986 American television series endings 1980s American comedy-drama television series American Broadcasting Company original programming Bash, Joe Fictional portrayals of the New York City Police Department Television shows set in New York City English-language television shows Television series by Sony Pictures Television