The Blue Knight (TV series)
| The Blue Knight | |
|---|---|
 George Kennedy as Bumper Morgan. | |
| Created by | Joseph Wambaugh |
| Starring | George Kennedy |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company(s) | Lorimar |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | December 17, 1975 – October 20, 1976 |
The Blue Knight is an American CBS crime TV series, running in 1975 and 1976, starring George Kennedy as Officer Bumper Morgan. The show was based on the best selling novel by author Joseph Wambaugh (The Blue Knight) and produced by Lorimar Productions. It was also inspired by the 1973 TV film The Blue Knight, starring William Holden, which ran before the TV show premiered.
Plot
Bumper Morgan is a veteran police officer in Los Angeles, who continues to patrol the streets in uniform. The series dealt with Morgan's daily dealings with dangerous criminals and drug dealers.
Many actors appeared as guests such as Jim Davis, Robert Hays, Harry Lauter, Gerald McRaney, Bruce Glover, Robert Hoy, and Lee Weaver. After a run of 24 episodes the series was cancelled by CBS.
References
- Encyclopedia of Television Series, Pilots and Specials: 1974-1984 Written by Vincent Terrace
- Television detective shows of the 1970s: credits, storylines, and episode guides for 109 series by David Martindale