Crime drama about a wise, elderly, Asian-American LAPD cop investigating crimes with his culturally insensitive and thickheaded but overall good-natured younger partner, Lt. George Shaver.
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Title: Ohara (1987–1988)
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| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| Pat Morita | ... | Lt. Ohara 30 episodes, 1987-1988 | |
| Robert Clohessy | ... | Lt. George Shaver 19 episodes, 1987-1988 | |
| Rachel Ticotin | ... | Teresa Storm / ... 14 episodes, 1987-1988 | |
| Meagen Fay | ... | Roxy 14 episodes, 1987-1988 | |
| Kevin Conroy | ... | Capt. Lloyd Hamilton 11 episodes, 1987 | |
| Jon Polito | ... | Capt. Ross 11 episodes, 1987 | |
| Madge Sinclair | ... | Gussie Lemmons 11 episodes, 1987 | |
| Richard Yniguez | ... | Det. Jesse Guerrera 11 episodes, 1987 | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Lt. Cricket Sideris 11 episodes, 1987 | |
| Jack Wallace | ... | Sgt. Phil O'Brien 11 episodes, 1987 | |
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The series focuses on an unconventional Los Angeles-based Japanese American police lieutenant named Ohara who uses spirituality methods such as meditation in his home shrine to solve crimes without the use of a gun or a partner, although he would use martial arts if necessary. He often talked in the form of epigrams. He was later paired with a partner named Lt. George Shaver who was a more conventional cop.
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police detective | police protagonist | lapd | los angeles california | buddy cop |Taglines:
He doesn't drive. He doesn't shoot. He doesn't punch. And he doesn't lose. Ohara. The un-cop.Parents Guide:
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In Brazil the series was titled as "Karate Kid Ohara", taking advantage of the success of Pat Morita in the 1984 movie. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 January 1987 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 19, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USACompany Credits
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I remember watching this when I was about 8 years old back in the day, and I actually still have some episodes I return to from time to time. It was similar to the NYPD Blue / New York Undercover style shows but came before them. I believe because it followed Hillstreet in a time that cop dramas weren't big it didn't make a lasting impression. I doubt we'll be able to find it anywhere, but it was a neat show at the time.