Booker (1989–1990)

Dennis Booker, an ex-cop, is hired by the US office of a large Japanese company to investigate some suspect insurance claims. He is very anti-authority, resents being told what to do, and ... See full summary »

Creators:

Eric Blakeney, Stephen J. Cannell

Stars:

Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Katie Rich

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Richard Grieco	...	Dennis Booker (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Marcia Strassman	...	Alicia Rudd (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Katie Rich	...	Elaine Grazzo (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Carmen Argenziano	...	Chick Sterling (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Lori Petty	...	Suzanne Dunne (10 episodes, 1989-1990)

Storyline

Dennis Booker, an ex-cop, is hired by the US office of a large Japanese company to investigate some suspect insurance claims. He is very anti-authority, resents being told what to do, and seems to spend most of his time investigating cases related to his family, friends and colleagues rather than his employers.

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Plot Keywords:

ex cop | detective | private detective | insurance scam | character name in title

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Booker, P.I.

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (22 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Mitchell (1993)

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Soundtracks

"Hot in the City"
Performed by Billy Idol

User Reviews

I'd like Booker to be released on DVD too!

I agree with 'csxmph'. I really liked this series. Yeah, it's goofy and yeah, it's old but it was perfect for it's time. I'd buy it if it came out. If I were completely honest, I'd say that I'd LOVE it if it came out. I remember it was a little dark, a lot rebellious and simmered with hostility. It was Jumpstreet, juiced up and in a nice car. RG was 'hot in the city' in the way that only a bad boy can be. Common girls.. you know what I'm talking about! Classic - who wouldn't want to see that? I'm telling you - it's timeless. A good episode (from the top of my head) was 'Somebody Stole Lucille'. Bits and pieces come to mind from other episodes but nothing definite enough to quote. Looks like I'd better dust off those old VHS and go through them again. As Molly M would say... 'Do yourself a favour..'