Hawaiian Heat

Hawaiian Heat is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC from September 14 to December 21, 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 Ivan Dixon. The series was shot in Hawaii.[1] Only eleven episodes aired on ABC, including the pilot movie.

Hawaiian Heat
Title screenshot of Hawaiian Heat.
GenreDrama
Created byJames D. Parriott
Starring
Theme music composerTom Scott
Opening theme"Goodbye Blues"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 + pilot movie
Production
Executive producerJames D. Parriott
Producers
  • Dean Zanetos
  • Gregory S. Dinallo
  • Bill Schwartz
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesJames D. Parriott Productions
Universal Television
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseSeptember 14 (1984-09-14) –
December 21, 1984 (1984-12-21)

Its theme song, "Goodbye Blues," is now used by online video producer Brad Jones as the theme for his show "80's Dan."

Cast

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
TVM"Pilot"Michael VejarJames D. ParriottSeptember 14, 1984 (1984-09-14)
1"Ice Cream Men"David HemmingsJames D. ParriottSeptember 21, 1984 (1984-09-21)
2"Wave of Controversy"David HemmingsNick ThielSeptember 28, 1984 (1984-09-28)
3"Inherited Trait"Kim MannersGregory S. DinalloOctober 12, 1984 (1984-10-12)
4"A Different Kind of Justice"TBATBAOctober 19, 1984 (1984-10-19)
5"Missing in Hawaii"TBATBAOctober 26, 1984 (1984-10-26)
6"Yankees vs. the Cubs"John Llewellyn MoxeyNick ThielNovember 2, 1984 (1984-11-02)
7"Ancient Fires"TBATBANovember 9, 1984 (1984-11-09)
8"Old Dues"TBATBANovember 16, 1984 (1984-11-16)
9"Andy's Mom"Roy Campanella IIGregory S. DinalloNovember 23, 1984 (1984-11-23)
10"Picture Imperfect"Ivan DixonWilliam Schwartz & Robert W. GilmerDecember 21, 1984 (1984-12-21)

References
  1. "Television Series and Specials Shot in Hawaii". Hawaii Film Office. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
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