LAX (2004–2005)

An aggressive runway chief and a cocky terminal manager compete with each other over running the famous Los Angeles International Airport and the various characters who work for them.

Creator:

Nick Thiel

Stars:

Heather Locklear, Blair Underwood, Paul Leyden

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Heather Locklear	...	Harley Random (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Blair Underwood	...	Roger De Souza (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Paul Leyden	...	Tony Magulia (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Frank John Hughes	...	Henry Engels (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Wendy Hoopes	...	Betty (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
David Paetkau	...	Nick (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Joel David Moore	...	Eddie Carson (9 episodes, 2004-2005)
Sasha Barrese	...	Caitlin Mansfield (9 episodes, 2004-2005)
Chane't Johnson	...	Tanika (7 episodes, 2004)
Octavia Spencer	...	Flight Attendant (6 episodes, 2004-2005)
Dominic Rains	...	Cyrus (5 episodes, 2004-2005)
Ethan Rains	...	Joe (5 episodes, 2004-2005)

Storyline

Harley Random is an ambitious, take-charge runway chief based at LAX, the 5th busiest airport in the world. Harley is frequently confronted by her rival, terminal boss Roger De Souza, as each jockeys to be named the new director of the airport while working together to solve everything from bomb scares, to VIP arrivals, drunken pilots and roaming pets. Rounding out this group of airport staff are Tony, the suave Airline Passenger Coordinator, who does his best to sooth frazzled nerves; Customs Agent Betty, who along with Immigration Officer Nick and LAPD Officer Henry Engels help keep the airport safe in an increasingly complicated world.

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Plot Keywords:

airport | interracial romance | television flop | short lived | airport personnel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 September 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Universal Television, Mark Gordon Productions, Nick Thiel Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

NBC halted production after 13 episodes were made due to low ratings.

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Goofs

One of the main characters who plays the LAPD Sergeant can be seen worn wearing a police badge that says "Police Officer". The badge should have read, "Sergeant".

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Connections

Referenced in The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.83 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Mr. Blue Sky"
Electric Light Orchestra

User Reviews

A very bad "drama"

I am more than disappointed with this new NBC "drama". Love Heather Locklear, but this was one of the worst television shows I've ever seen. The only thing worthwhile was the music. The show was all over the place and in the end, had no point, not even entertainment. Terrible, just terrible. I realize this was the pilot episode, but I can't imagine saving this train wreck. I never thought I'd say this, but I'd rather the schedule be filled with reality TV than with LAX. I'm a pretty easy audience, but I was embarrassed to watch this inept show. From the opening slow pan of Heather's bare feet on the tarmac to the dog being chased to the tired banter between Heather and Blair... it was tedious and painful. Hopefully we won't have to suffer a full season, hopefully they pull the plug soon.