Hawaiian Heat (1984–1984)

TV ShowEndedABCDrama, Crime1 season, 11 episodes
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Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 14, 1984. 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 reclusive African-American actor/director Ivan Dixon. Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie. Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues", is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan".

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Episodes by season

Season0111Episodes1984Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 14, 1984—
  2. S01E02Ice Cream ManSeptember 21, 1984—
  3. S01E03Wave of ControversySeptember 28, 1984—Andy is attracted to a woman who claims her wealthy boss murdered a crew member on his racing boat during a storm.
  4. S01E04Inherited traitOctober 12, 1984—
  5. S01E05A Different Kind of JusticeOctober 19, 1984—
  6. S01E06Missing in HawaiiOctober 26, 1984—
  7. S01E07Yankees vs. the CubsNovember 2, 1984—
  8. S01E08Ancient FiresNovember 9, 1984—
  9. S01E09Old DuesNovember 16, 1984—
  10. S01E10Andy's MomNovember 23, 1984—
  11. S01E11Picture ImperfectDecember 21, 1984—An actress who's being ""stalked"" seeks refuge in a Hawaiian vacation.

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Cast

Jeff McCrackenJeff McCrackenAndy SenkowskiRobert GintyRobert GintyMac RileyTracy ScogginsTracy ScogginsIrene GorleyBranscombe RichmondBranscombe RichmondHarkerMakoMakoMaj. Taro Oshira

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