"Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983) TV series 1983-1986

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Creators:

Stephen J. Cannell
Patrick Hasburgh

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

18 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama

Plot:

A retired judge and his last defendent follow up on cases that where dismissed due to technicalities.

Plot Keywords:

Chase | Retiree | Courtroom | Criminal | Judge

Cast

Brian Keith	...	Judge Milton C. Hardcastle (67 episodes, 1983-1986)
Daniel Hugh Kelly	...	Mark 'Skid' McCormick (67 episodes, 1983-1986)

Runtime:

60 min (67 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Trivia:

The first Coyote was built from a Manta Montage kit car; the second (used later in the series) was built from a DeLorean DMC-12. Reportedly the car was changed because the two men had a difficult time getting in and out of, as well as sitting in, the kit car.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (#4.3)" (1991)

A Great Action Show

Hardcastle And Mcormick is of the forgotten shows of the 80's, and while The A Team, Knight Rider and Airwolf are more remembered Hardcastle and Mcormick had it all great story lines, two great leading characters, a awesome car and a catchy theme tune. I'ts the story of a retired judge who teams up with ex con to go after the criminals who got away when he was a judge, its a typical 80's style action series that I enjoyed and grew up with. Along with the actors though the car was definitely the star of the show, OK maybe it didn't talk like kitt but the red coyote was one hot car. I would really like to see one of the TV channels repeat this great show as most other 80's shows have been constantly repeated.