Hawaiian Heat
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Hawaiian Heat | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | James D. Parriott |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Tom Scott |
Opening theme | "Goodbye Blues" |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 + pilot movie |
Production | |
Executive producer | James D. Parriott |
Producers |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
Production companies | James D. Parriott Productions Universal Television |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | September 14 December 21, 1984 | –
Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series. It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken. The series aired on ABC from September 14 to December 21, 1984.
Overview
It starred Robert Ginty and Jeff McCracken as two Chicago cops who quit their jobs in the Windy City to become detectives in Hawaii. Their boss at the Honolulu Police Department was played by veteran actor Mako. Many of the episodes were directed by Ivan Dixon. The series was shot in Hawaii.[1] Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues," was used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan."
Cast
- Robert Ginty as Mac Riley
- Jeff McCracken as Andy Senkowski
- Tracy Scoggins as Irene Gorley
- Branscombe Richmond as Harker
- Mako Iwamatsu as Maj. Taro Oshira
Guest stars included Shelley Winters, Brianne Leary, Lorna Patterson, Donna Dixon, Jennifer Holmes, Marta Dubois, Cindy Morgan, Moe Keale, James Sloyan, Fritz Weaver, Tige Andrews, Pat Corley, Manu Tupou, John Fujioka, David Hemmings, Peter Donat, and Charles Rocket.
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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Film | "Pilot" | Michael Vejar | James D. Parriott | September 14, 1984 |
1 | "Ice Cream Men" | David Hemmings | James D. Parriott | September 21, 1984 |
2 | "Wave of Controversy" | David Hemmings | Nick Thiel | September 28, 1984 |
3 | "Inherited Trait" | Kim Manners | Gregory S. Dinallo | October 12, 1984 |
4 | "A Different Kind of Justice" | Unknown | Unknown | October 19, 1984 |
5 | "Missing in Hawaii" | Unknown | Unknown | October 26, 1984 |
6 | "Yankees vs. the Cubs" | John Llewellyn Moxey | Nick Thiel | November 2, 1984 |
7 | "Ancient Fires" | Unknown | Unknown | November 9, 1984 |
8 | "Old Dues" | Unknown | Unknown | November 16, 1984 |
9 | "Andy's Mom" | Roy Campanella II | Gregory S. Dinallo | November 23, 1984 |
10 | "Picture Imperfect" | Ivan Dixon | William Schwartz & Robert W. Gilmer | December 21, 1984 |
References
- ^ "Television Series and Specials Shot in Hawaii". Hawaii Film Office. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
External links
- 1984 American television series debuts
- 1984 American television series endings
- American Broadcasting Company original programming
- 1980s American crime drama television series
- English-language television shows
- Television series by Universal Television
- Television shows set in Hawaii
- Television shows filmed in Hawaii
- Fictional portrayals of the Honolulu Police Department