"Sidekicks" (1986) TV series 1986-1987

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Director:

James Fargo

Writers:

Jeremy Lew (writer)
Steve Stoliar (multiple episodes)

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

19 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Crime

Plot:

An ordinary cop tutors a young boy who insists on helping him in his cases with his mastery of martial arts.

Plot Keywords:

Martial Arts | Police | Kids And Family

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Gil Gerard	...	Jake Rizzo / ... (13 episodes, 1986-1987)
Ernie Reyes Jr.	...	Ernie Lee (13 episodes, 1986-1987)
Nancy Stafford	...	Patricia Blake (9 episodes, 1986-1987)

Also Known As:

"The Last Electric Knight" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min (23 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Motown Productions

Karate kid and cop team up to fight crime.

This TV series is a very entertaining crime drama set in southern California. It's Main characters are: "The Last Electric Knight" AKA "Ernie Lee"(Ernie Reyes, Jr.), "Jake Rizzo"(Gil Gerard).

Rizzo is a cop and Ernie is a karate kid-together, they take on crooks. It also has important lessons about life. It promotes respect for our elders.

As with all TV series however, some of the episodes are better than others. The best thing about this series is the martial arts talents of Ernie Reyes, Jr. He is one of the most talented martial artists I've seen who is so young.

This series only went for one season-and has been rarely seen, but for those of us who had the opportunity to see this series, know what a treat it is.