B.L. Stryker (1989–1990)

B.L. Stryker is a carefree private detective who lives on his boat docked in southern Florida. With the help of his friends and his annoying neighbor, he has to solve crimes afflicting the ... See full summary »

Creator:

Christopher Crowe

Stars:

Burt Reynolds, Ossie Davis, Michael O. Smith

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Burt Reynolds	...	B.L. Stryker (12 episodes, 1989-1990)
Ossie Davis	...	Oz (12 episodes, 1989-1990)
Michael O. Smith	...	Chief Matthew McGee (11 episodes, 1989-1990)
Alfie Wise	...	Oliver Wardell (11 episodes, 1989-1990)
Dana Kaminski	...	Lynda Lennox (11 episodes, 1989-1990)
James C. Lewis	...	Officer Cartrude (10 episodes, 1989-1990)
Rita Moreno	...	Kimberly (6 episodes, 1989-1990)
Avery Sommers	...	Evelyn (5 episodes, 1989-1990)

Storyline

B.L. Stryker is a carefree private detective who lives on his boat docked in southern Florida. With the help of his friends and his annoying neighbor, he has to solve crimes afflicting the Sunshine State...

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Plot Keywords:

detective | private detective | character name in title

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Genres:

Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stryker

Filming Locations:

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min (12 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A character called Mitch Slade, a Ferrari-driving private detective, was added as a in-joke for the series, because one of the series co-executive producers was Tom Selleck.

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Connections

Followed by B.L. Stryker: The Dancer's Touch (1989)

User Reviews

Burt Reynolds wild side.

I don't know why this show did'nt last. It had all the elements of a good show. It had action, suspence, and humor. Burt Reynolds was incredibly charming in this role, has private eye B.L. Stryker. this show also had a beautiful setting in Palm Beach. Ozzie Davis is also good has Oz Jackson B.L.'s boxing buddy.