Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 2.3/10
Hawaiian Heat
Overview
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".
This production, originally released in 1984, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 2.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Jeff McCracken
Andy Senkowski
Robert Ginty
Mac Riley
Tracy Scoggins
Irene Gorley
Branscombe Richmond
Harker
Mako
Maj. Taro Oshira
Seasons
Season 1
11 Episodes • Aired 1984-09-14
No season overview provided for this season.