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The Blue Knight

  • TV Series
  • 1975–19761975–1976
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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The Blue Knight (1975)
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The exploits of Los Angeles beat cop Bumper Morgan.The exploits of Los Angeles beat cop Bumper Morgan.The exploits of Los Angeles beat cop Bumper Morgan.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
197
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  • Creators
    • Albert Ruben(developed for television by)
    • E. Jack Neuman(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • George Kennedy
    • John Steadman
    • Barbara Rhoades
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  • Creators
    • Albert Ruben(developed for television by)
    • E. Jack Neuman(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • George Kennedy
    • John Steadman
    • Barbara Rhoades
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    • 4User reviews
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    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Bumper Morganas Bumper Morgan
    25 episodes25 eps • 1975–1976
    John Steadman
    John Steadman
    • Wimpyas Wimpy…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1975–1976
    Barbara Rhoades
    Barbara Rhoades
    • Carrieas Carrie…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1976
    Lee Weaver
    Lee Weaver
    • Moseas Mose…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1976
    Lucy Saroyan
    Lucy Saroyan
    • Bonnieas Bonnie…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1975–1976
    Robert Hays
    Robert Hays
    • Officer Wellsas Officer Wells
    4 episodes4 eps • 1976
    Phillip Pine
    Phillip Pine
    • Sgt. Newmanas Sgt. Newman
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Al Hansen
    Al Hansen
    • First Officeras First Officer…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Jess Nadelman
    • Sgt. Whitfieldas Sgt. Whitfield…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1976
    Don Maxwell
    Don Maxwell
    • Officeras Officer…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1976
    Bruce Glover
    Bruce Glover
    • Jay Stollas Jay Stoll…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1975–1976
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Steinmetzas Steinmetz
    3 episodes3 eps • 1976
    Tom Bower
    Tom Bower
    • Lieutenant Milleras Lieutenant Miller…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1976
    Anthony Geary
    Anthony Geary
    • The Burglaras The Burglar
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    James A. Watson Jr.
    James A. Watson Jr.
    • Candy Manas Candy Man
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    Jason Bernard
    Jason Bernard
    • Boscoas Bosco…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    Ben Frank
    Ben Frank
    • Maxas Max
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    Kelly Thordsen
    Kelly Thordsen
    • Bartenderas Bartender…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1976
    • Creators
      • Albert Ruben(developed for television by)
      • E. Jack Neuman(developed for television by)
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    After many years of service with the LAPD, Bumper Morgan remains a uniformed officer who walks a beat every day. This is not to denigrate his abilities as a policeman, since he has often been offered promotions, Bumper prefers his life on the street. He knows everyone in his neighborhood, and is even willing to overlook minor transgressions if it helps keep the streets of Los Angeles relatively safe. —Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
    • beat cop
    • police
    • remake
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      • This cop has distinguished himself in action!
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      • Action
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Merchandising for the series included toy police equipment, sold at supermarkets and discount stores.
    • Alternate versions
      The pilot episode was released on video in Norway in 1984 under the title "Morgans lov".
    • Connections
      Followed by The Blue Knight: Pilot (1975)

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    Quality TV
    Back in 1975 there were many cop shows on tv right out of the same mold and most of them were stupid stories which were totally unbelievable and not worth watching. Then came The Blue Knight mini-series with William Holden which was a masterpiece. This was made into a weekly series a couple years later and the quality was left in with the location photography, good character actors and screen personana of George Kennedy who was almost as good in the starring role. Too bad this series made it only one year. Luckily in 1985, a local UHF station ran all the episodes and by then I had a vcr and saved every episode. I just watched one tonight and it was just as good as the best cop show presently on tv.
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    • Jun 23, 2001

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bumpers Revier
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 28, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lorimar Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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