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Chopper One

  • TV Series
  • 1974
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
83
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Chopper One (1974)
CrimeDrama

California cops Foley & Burdick fight crime from a helicopter.California cops Foley & Burdick fight crime from a helicopter.California cops Foley & Burdick fight crime from a helicopter.

  • Stars
    • Jim McMullan
    • Dirk Benedict
    • Lou Frizzell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    83
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Jim McMullan
      • Dirk Benedict
      • Lou Frizzell
    • 5User reviews
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  • Episodes13

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    Jim McMullan
    Jim McMullan
    • Officer Don Burdick
    Dirk Benedict
    Dirk Benedict
    • Officer Gil Foley
    Lou Frizzell
    Lou Frizzell
    • Mitch
    Ted Hartley
    Ted Hartley
    • Captain McKeegan…
    Paul Sorensen
    • Lou - Detective…
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Bob Galey
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Mr. Marklund
    France Nuyen
    France Nuyen
    • Rita Chu
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Vic Altmann
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Rudy
    James Daughton
    James Daughton
    • Phil Collins
    Dabbs Greer
    Dabbs Greer
    • Motel Manager
    Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten
    • Arnie Nolan
    Darleen Carr
    Darleen Carr
    • Rissa Galey
    William Lucking
    William Lucking
    • Deetzer
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Pike
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Sergeant Reardon
    Mark Lenard
    Mark Lenard
    • Dugan
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    • Trivia
      As of August 2022, Chopper One can be found on Crackle
    • Goofs
      When views of the helicopter flying were made, the sound was a continuous loop, not the actual sound of the Bell 206.
    • Connections
      Referenced in You Don't Know Jack: Television (1997)

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    Found this and thought it was useful: Chopper One - Radio code name of helicopter used by the Western California Police Department (WCPD) on the police drama CHOPPER ONE/ABC/1974. Amidst the noise of whining propeller blades, officers Don Burdick (Jim McMullan) and Gil Foley (Dirk Benedict) soared over the concrete canyons of a fictitious California city chasing down speeding automobiles, rooftop snipers, renegade cyclists and muggers in the park. Lou Frizzel played Mitch, their ground mechanic. Chopper One's registry numbers were N2098 (on its bottom) and N40MC (on its side). The series ran 13 episodes. TRIVIA NOTE: Chopper One is also the name of a pop-rock group founded by Jason Cropper in Hollywood in the Spring of '95. The band consists of his wife, Amy on bass; drummer Tyrone Rio and late comer Steve Garvy as second guitarist. According to the website Artist Direct.com: "Their live shows combine the edgy pop perfection of vintage Cheap Trick or the lush harmonies of The Beach Boys with the simple, supercharged power of The Who or even Nirvana."
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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chopper 1 - bitte melden
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Spelling-Goldberg Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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