An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
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- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 9 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Gary Cole | ... |
Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Dennis Dun | ... |
Billy Po
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Arthur Taxier | ... |
Lt. Carl Zymak
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Mykelti Williamson | ... |
Deacon Bridges
(47 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Wendy Kilbourne | ... |
Devon King
(44 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Jerado Carmona | ... |
Jerado
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(30 episodes, 1988-1991)
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Steven Anthony Jones | ... |
Martin Slocum
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(24 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Lisa Eilbacher | ... |
Nicky Molloy
(19 episodes, 1990-1991)
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Denny Delk | ... |
Inspector Jerry Larkin
(9 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Reni Santoni | ... |
Father Joe DiMaggio
(7 episodes, 1989-1991)
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Mary Dilts | ... |
Reporter #1
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(7 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Bill Starr | ... |
Crime Technician
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(6 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Steve C. Porter | ... |
Christopher Blair
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(6 episodes, 1989)
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Drew Letchworth | ... |
Harris Grimes
(5 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Jack Shearer | ... |
Chesleigh Brant
(5 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Eugenie Ross-Leming | ... |
Rebecca Nicholson
(4 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Hillary Townsend King
(4 episodes, 1989-1990)
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William Dean O'Neil | ... |
Ryan O'Connor
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(4 episodes, 1989-1990)
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James K. Lewis | ... |
Cop
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(4 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
J.J. Killian
(3 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Kay Lenz | ... |
Tina Cassidy
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(4 episodes, 1988-1990)
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| Paul Lieber | ... |
Nicholas Pierce
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Shana Furlow | ... |
Laurie
(3 episodes, 1991)
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| Rita Wilson | ... |
Connie Zymak
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Michael Aron | ... |
Elton Strawberry
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Dennis Lipscomb | ... |
Nick Clemente
(3 episodes, 1989-1991)
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Chuck L. Hilbert | ... |
Al Rambar
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Donald Clyburn | ... |
Cop #3
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(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Janice Fuller | ... |
Brainy Bertha
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(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Russ Davison | ... |
Homeless Man
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(3 episodes, 1990-1991)
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Don Moffit | ... |
Reporter #2
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(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Peter Fitzsimmons | ... |
Reporter
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(3 episodes, 1988-1989)
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Debi Gould | ... |
Lynn
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(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| D.W. Moffett | ... |
Robin Brigade (Iceman)
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(2 episodes, 1989)
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| Stan Shaw | ... |
Luther Krock
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Howard Duff | ... |
Montgomery Carson
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Christopher Lawford | ... |
Richard Clark
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| J.D. Lewis | ... |
Ross Parker
(2 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Frank Papia | ... |
Rusty Collins
(2 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Scott Colomby | ... |
Ricky Roses
(2 episodes, 1989-1991)
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| Alex English | ... |
Mayor Wade
(2 episodes, 1989)
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| Kim Johnston Ulrich | ... |
Eda Marshall
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Terence Knox | ... |
Reno
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Judie Aronson | ... |
Cassie Douglas
(2 episodes, 1991)
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| Richard Bradford | ... |
Mel King
(2 episodes, 1989)
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| Alan Rosenberg | ... |
J.D. Stillwell
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Dana Sparks | ... |
Lynn Holyfield
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Blake Clark | ... |
Nelson Briles
(2 episodes, 1991)
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| Randee Heller | ... |
Katie McGill
(2 episodes, 1990)
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| J.A. Preston | ... |
Buchanan
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Production Companies
- December 3rd Productions
- Gangbuster Films Inc.
- Lorimar Television (in association with)
Distributors
- BBC One (1989) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Canal+ (1989) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1991) (United States) (tv)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (2004) (Belgium) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Larson Studios (sound post-production) (1988-1989)
- Laser Edit (post-production services)
- Lorimar Studios (sound post-production) (1989)
- San Francisco General (advice and cooperation) (episode "Someone to Love (1989)")
- San Francisco Studios (stage facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jack Killian is an ex-cop in San Francisco. He quit the police force after accidentally shooting his partner. He was approached by Devon King, the manager of a local radio station, and accepted a job as a talk-back host. Ever the humanitarian, Jack (together with his side-kick Billy Po) often gets personally involved with the plight of those who call his show.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of the earliest episodes dealt with the aftermath of AIDS, as Jack's old girlfriend (played by Kay Lenz) develops the disease, and Jack hunts down the man who infected her. The episode was eventually rewritten to show compassion for people with AIDS, and won Kay Lenz an Emmy award. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989). See more » |
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[at the end of every episode]
Jack Killian: This is Jack Killian, the Nighthawk, on KJCM, 98.3, and good night America... wherever you are. See more » |