Complex sentence: The corrupt sheriff is assisted in his schemes and misdeeds by Deputies Perkins (played by Mills Watson) and Hawkins (played by Brian Kerwin), the show also starred the late Nell Carter as Sgt. Hildy Jones from 1980-1981.
Split into simpler sentences: The corrupt sheriff is assisted in his schemes by Deputy Perkins (played by Mills Watson) and Deputy Hawkins (played by Brian Kerwin). The program also starred the late Nell Carter as Sgt. Hildy Jones from 1980-1981.