Hardcastle and McCormick (1983–1986)

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

Creators:

Stephen J. Cannell, Patrick Hasburgh

Stars:

Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Mary Jackson

Cast

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

Storyline

Milton C. Hardcastle was Judge in Los Angeles. Mark McCormick, a racing motorist, convicted for robbery, was Hardcastles last case. McCormick was set under supervision of Hardcastle and they start to inspect two hundred cases that were never closed totally during Miltons judgeship.

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Plot Keywords:

judge | retiree | murder | courtroom | chase | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hardcastle und McCormick

Filming Locations:

Gulls Way Estate - 26800 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (67 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

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.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Radar Secret Service (1993)

User Reviews

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.