Night Heat
“I feel the Night Heat, I feel your heart beat. Somethin' ain't right. There's too much heat in the night.”
Series Overview
Night Heat was a Canadian police drama series. It starred Allan Royal as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The police crime drama series aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Night Heat was conceived by Sonny Grosso, a former New York City Police Department detective. Grosso served as the show's executive producer along with his partner, Larry Jacobson.
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4 Seasons • 96 Episodes
60 min per episode
1985 – 1989
Premiered: Thu, Jan 31, 1985
Sonny GrossoLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 24: “Blues in a Bottle”
The officers of Mid-South are reminiscing about their time together. After working together for years they now face the possibility of being sent to different precincts. Kirkwood proposes a feature article to raise awareness and prevent the closure.
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Classic TV Theme: Night Heat (Full Stereo)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2021-09-09
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Sonny Grosso
Larry Jacobson
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What is Night Heat about?
Night Heat was a Canadian police drama series. It starred Allan Royal as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The police crime drama series aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Night Heat was conceived by Sonny Grosso, a former New York City Police Department detective. Grosso served as the show's executive producer along with his partner, Larry Jacobson.
How many seasons does Night Heat have?
Night Heat comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Night Heat?
Key cast members in Night Heat include Stephen Mendel, Eugene Clark, Jeff Wincott, Allan Royal, Scott Hylands.
Who created or directed Night Heat?
Night Heat was developed and directed by Sonny Grosso.