Sharkey is an American television sitcom, created by Aaron Ruben, that aired on NBC from December 1, 1976, to April 28, 1978.

The series starred Don Rickles in the title role, with Peter Isacksen, Elizabeth Allen, Harrison Page, and Richard X. Slattery featured in the cast.

Rickles, who actually served in the Navy during World War II, was already well-known for the indiscriminate insult comedy he used in his stand-up routines and in guest appearances on other TV shows and specials.

Sharkey initially comes off as callous, sarcastic and insulting to everyone around him, but underneath his harsh exterior, he genuinely cares for his men and often goes to great lengths to help with their problems.

Ruben invited scripts from three other Bilko writers: Tony Webster, Gary Belkin, and Arnie Rosen.

In the earliest episodes of the series, Sharkey would often end conversations with each of his recruits by giving them the evil eye and saying "I'm gonna keep an ey-y-y-e on you".

(The July 9–16, 1977 cover of TV Guide showed Rickles and Isacksen in character, with Sharkey standing on a foot locker so he could physically be eye-to-eye with a surprised Pruitt.)

The series was the first prime-time sitcom to depict the burgeoning punk rock music scene, with The Dickies, a band from the San Fernando Valley, making a guest appearance in season 2.

Carson took a camera crew and walked across the hallway to the adjacent studio where CPO Sharkey was in the midst of taping.

Carson mocked Rickles's comedic style, calling him a "big dummy," and also teased actor Harrison Page, speaking to him in an exaggerated jive accent.