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Hawaiian Heat (1984)

1984-09-14 · 1h 0m · EN
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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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David HemmingsDirectorJames D. ParriottWriterJohn Llewellyn MoxeyDirectorBruce KesslerDirector

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Jeff McCrackenJeff McCrackenAndy SenkowskiRobert GintyRobert GintyMac RileyTracy ScogginsTracy ScogginsIrene GorleyBranscombe RichmondBranscombe RichmondHarkerMakoMakoMaj. Taro OshiraKatherine MoffatKatherine MoffatShelley WintersShelley Winters

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference327396 · 69647 · 1151586Actor preference320718 · 262551 · 260717Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Hawaiian Heat

What is Hawaiian Heat about?

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".

How long is Hawaiian Heat?

Hawaiian Heat has a runtime of 60 minutes.