"Silk Stalkings" (1991) TV series 1991-1999

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Creator:

Stephen J. Cannell

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | unknown

Release Date:

7 November 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Drama

Plot:

Cassandra "Cassy" St. John and Tom Ryan are the new duo in town. It is now their job to catch the killers of Palm Beach...

Plot Keywords:

Police | Murder | Talk Show Host | Psychologist | Sex Crime

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Mitzi Kapture	...	Police Sgt. Rita Lee Lance / ... (101 episodes, 1991-1995)
Rob Estes	...	Sgt. Chris Lorenzo (100 episodes, 1991-1995)
Charlie Brill	...	Capt. Harry Lipschitz / ... (61 episodes, 1993-1999)
Fred Melamed	...	Announcer (54 episodes, 1991-1993)
William Anton	...	Assistant D.A. George Donovan (45 episodes, 1991-1996)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

San Diego, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Although the series is supposed to be set in Palm Beach, Florida, the series was actually filmed in San Diego, California.

Quotes:

Sgt. Chris Lorenzo: How often do you and Fran fight?
Capt. Harry Lipschitz: Daily is a word that comes to mind. Hourly: by the minute is also good.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Lopez (#26.11)" (2001)

A cop show that brings a colorful twist to law and order.

Before I offer any description of this TV show, I want to point out that the 'opening sequence' rates in my top 10. It is a sexy and overt grabber sequence that rivals that of "Hawaii Five-O", "Miami Vice", and even "Mission Impossible".

It is usually followed by Rita's narrative of what is yet to come.

So... we have this pair of police detectives. They are based in Palm Beach Florida. They are undoubtedly solving a murder that takes place before they even run the credits. A formula that remains in use.

Chris and Rita, the two main cop partner characters continue to have a professional but close relationship which adds some spark to the show. Others will acknowledge a real chemistry there, though perhaps awkward. When fire was added to the relationship it burned out the show. Keep the spark, prevent the fire, now that keeps us wondering what will happen next week.

Perhaps, the actors were done. The show still went on to much disappointment (at least by me). Forget the 'second cast'. The formula doesn't mix. Please don't dismiss the first few years.

Silk Stalkings presented a very new and different scene for a police detective environment which borrows from "Miami Vice" and then takes it over the top. It never takes itself too seriously, which really adds to the enjoyment.

I am pleased that it is now offered on DVD, and can now be rented. When you get sick of commercials, just pop a Silk in the DVD player and enjoy. Sure it is fluff... but when you get to the commercial break YOU DON'T GET ANY COMMERCIALS. You are right back into the show. Pause to pee if you like, but it does not really matter, you'll pick it right back up.

Perhaps I am biased somewhat... I used to watch it when it was actually on TV. This is a landmark show in my opinion. The outrageous police department decor and the dress of the main characters helped keep me interested.

Ignore the predictability, "Silk Stalkings" is a one of a kind, and worth a few enjoyable hours.