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The Blue Knight

Series Overview

Bumper Morgan is a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department who is scheduled to retire in a week. Before he leaves, he must work on the murder of a prostitute in one of LA's far corners. Along the way, he must grapple with vicious thugs, his fellow officers who feel mixed about his retiring, and his woman who wants him to leave the streets.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

47 min per episode

Air Date Window

1973 – 1973

Premiered: Sun, Nov 11, 1973

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 2, 1973

Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Butler

Screenplay & Story

Joseph Wambaugh, E. Jack Neuman

Original Score & Music

Nelson Riddle

Director of Photography

Michael D. Margulies

Film Editing

Gene Fowler Jr., Marjorie Fowler, Samuel E. Beetley

Producers

Walter Coblenz, Lee Rich

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Joseph Wambaugh

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Director

Walter Coblenz

Producer

Michael D. Margulies

Director of Photography

Gene Fowler Jr.

Editor

Marjorie Fowler

Editor

Samuel E. Beetley

Editor

Nelson Riddle

Nelson Riddle

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Blue Knight.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Knight

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What is The Blue Knight about?

Bumper Morgan is a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department who is scheduled to retire in a week. Before he leaves, he must work on the murder of a prostitute in one of LA's far corners. Along the way, he must grapple with vicious thugs, his fellow officers who feel mixed about his retiring, and his woman who wants him to leave the streets.

How many seasons does The Blue Knight have?

The Blue Knight comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Blue Knight?

Key cast members in The Blue Knight include William Holden, Lee Remick, Joe Santos, Sam Elliott, Eileen Brennan.

Who created or directed The Blue Knight?

The Blue Knight was developed and directed by Robert Butler.