Night Heat

Night Heat

1985
Night Heat
Night Heat

Night Heat

7.5 | en | Drama

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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EP24  Blues in a Bottle
Jan. 05,1989
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.

EP23  Elaine
Dec. 29,1988
Elaine

Elaine (Deborah Grover) reluctantly becomes a decoy for a serial killer. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

EP22  No Regrets
Dec. 01,1988
No Regrets

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) become involved when Nicole's (Susan Hogan) mother (Frances Hyland) is attacked by a group of skinheads.

EP21  The Wrong Woman
Nov. 24,1988
The Wrong Woman

A police academy classmate of Giambone (Jeff Wincott) is investigated by a review board. Guest stars: Frank Pellegrino, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins. With Scott Hylands.

EP20  The Professional
Nov. 17,1988
The Professional

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) must prevent the assassination of an Italian organized crime prosecutor (Hrant Alianak).

EP19  Jumper
Nov. 10,1988
Jumper

O'Brien is consumed with guilt when he fails to prevent a suicide; Giambone pursues murderous thieves.

EP18  Ice
Nov. 03,1988
Ice

After a jewelry robbery goes awry and an injury inhibits O'Brien, the prime suspect fabricates charges against Giambone.

EP17  Goodbodies
Oct. 27,1988
Goodbodies

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the murder of a health club co-owner and confront a powerful loan shark.

EP16  Archie's Riff
Oct. 20,1988
Archie's Riff

O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate when members of a jazz band are killed one by one. Guest stars: Paul Benjamin, James Purcell.

EP15  False Witness
Oct. 13,1988
False Witness

A man attempts to protect his wife after she witnesses the murder of a drug dealer.

EP14  The Mercenary
Oct. 06,1988
The Mercenary

Kevin and Frank investigate when a real estate fraud sends a psychopath on a killing spree.

EP13  Bless Me Father
Sep. 29,1988
Bless Me Father

A priest helps the police find the hit-and-run driver who killed a young woman. Meanwhile, a women visits Lt. Hogan and claims to be his daughter.

EP12  Bogota Blues
Sep. 22,1988
Bogota Blues

A Columbian detective helps the precinct apprehend members of a drug ring when several people are killed by a lone gunman during a cocaine operation.

EP11  Set for Life
May. 19,1988
Set for Life

While investigating an unusual death, Kevin and Frank become curious about a wealthy family's effort to keep their dead father's memory alive. Frank is pursued by payroll because of his mounting debt.

EP10  The Privilege of Freedom
May. 12,1988
The Privilege of Freedom

O'Brien and Giambone investigate the deaths of six illegal aliens who died in a shipping container trying to enter the country. Both are convinced another 'shipment' is on the way.

EP9  Better Part of Valor
May. 05,1988
Better Part of Valor

Carson (Stephen Mendel) feels responsible when Colby (Eugene A. Clark) is shot while investigating a robbery. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

EP8  Forgive Me Father
Apr. 28,1988
Forgive Me Father

A young woman confesses to Father Torres that she witnessed her brother kill a friend over a disagreement during a mugging.

EP7  None Shall Sleep
Apr. 21,1988
None Shall Sleep

When Lt. Hogan is shot during a holdup, O'Brien and Giambone must rally behind the unfamiliar lead of a beautiful temporary commander to catch the assailants.

EP6  Blowing Bubbles
Feb. 25,1988
Blowing Bubbles

O'Brien (Scott Hylands) must re-evaluate his relationship with Nicole (Susan Hogan) when she becomes pregnant. Guest star: Elias Zarou. In addition, O'Brien and Giambone investigate a gruesome assault tied to a crooked restaurant owner who is indebted to a dying loanshark. With Jeff Wincott.

EP5  Whitey's Run
Feb. 18,1988
Whitey's Run

Whitey and his girlfriend become mob targets after he witnesses a murder during his pickup of stolen merchandise. Whitey and his girlfriend are forced to enter the witness protection program.

EP4  Woof
Feb. 11,1988
Woof

Vociferous animal rights activists raid a research laboratory and steal monkeys to use in a propaganda campaign.

EP3  Ain't No Cure for Love
Feb. 04,1988
Ain't No Cure for Love

When a junkie who attempts to rob the bar is killed by an irate patron, Nicole hides the real facts from O'Brien.

EP2  Chinatown
Jan. 21,1988
Chinatown

Giambone and O'Brien are assigned to investigate several murders after Kirkwood's friend gets involved with the Chinese underworld.

EP1  Silk
Jan. 14,1988
Silk

A young woman leads O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) to a hit man who plans to assassinate the deputy mayor.

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7.5 | en | Drama , Crime | More Info
Released: 1985-01-31 | Released Producted By: , Country: Canada Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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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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Sterling Levy While I can empathize with Canadain viewers who like seeing Canadian actors in roles, and enjoy seeing Toronto and other major Canadian cities on American television, etc., I also can't get past being bothered when a show made anywhere in Canada pretends to be from a gritty American city like New York, especially the New York underworld which would generate the most activity for criminals and work for detectives. Sorry, but Canada is just too sanitized. I had the same problem with "Police Surgeon" in the 1970s. In any event, however, the theme music and opening of "Night Heat" was terrific. I still have a sound recording and play it, even though it runs less than a minute, just because I like it!
drad I remember staying up late every week night to watch this wonderful show that no one knew about. I was in college at the time and used up a lot of valuable study time. Action, drama and a little romance - greatest detective show since Kojak! The actors in the show, I assume, were Canadian but every once in awhile I would see one of them in something else("Three Men and a Baby", "Spenser: For Hire") and I would have a flashback to all of those wonderful late-night adventures. Unfortunately I did not own a VCR at the time so I do not have it on tape and it hasn't been on since the '80s. Put it on DVD!!! Please!!!
goleafs84 I used to enjoy watching this show. Since this was on CBS Late Night and through the years it was on, due to work or college, I wasn't able to watch it when it was on. Thank goodness for VCRs!!! Otherwise I would've missed out on a great show.It featured a great cast was great with Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott, Sean McCann, Deborah Grover and Susan Hogan. Stephen Mendel as Detective Freddie Carson and Eugene Clark as Detective Colby Burns were the perfect comic relief. Both had great chemistry together and played off each other well. In addition, Tony Rosato as "Whitey" was hilarious as well playing Detective O'Brien and Giambone's "stoolie". I used to love the one liners "Whitey" would lob at both O'Brien and Giambione like, "Hey Giambonie, you need to lighten up on the hairspray", or "you two need to wear more pastels and you can look like those guys on Miami Vice" as they left him when they got the information they needed. Clark Johnson as Detective Dave Jefferson was both sleazy and funny at the same time, not always telling "O.B." and Giambone what they needed to know when Vice ended up getting linked to their cases, but in the end, they got it, but had to work for it.In some of their episodes, you'll find guest appearances from Danny Aiello and from future stars like Keanu Reeves. I best remember him (Reeves) as the stoner punk villain. He played the role well.Back in the late summer of 1987, CBS used this show as a summer replacement for a month at the 10 o'clock time slot on a Tuesday night. It did well in the Neilsens, but CBS chose to keep this on their Late Night lineup.Sometimes, I pull one of these tapes out, blow off the dust and put it in my vcr. It was a great show.I still have the shows on tape and have blown the dust off and popped them in the VCR. I still enjoy the show.
falsocreativity Night Heat was an awesome police TV drama show. I liked the actors and they were well casted for their roles. Thats true that Jeff Wincott did not get much better roles as I thought he might get at the time. I was sure he will. Instead, this series started off well for other people and other shows.. such as several Law & Order series and NYPD. Night Heat was the pioneer of more realistic drama police show than others prior or during Night Heat.Clarke Johnson was the actor from the series went on to another realistic police drama Homicide TV Series.Yes, I agree that the series was filmed in Toronto since I recoginized so many places in this wonderful city near my birthtown in Upstate NY. This series brought more closer to home than Law & Order since the background and lifestyle was close to my hometown (Appx. 4 hours drive).I would love to see reunion shows but I was disappointed not seeing the series in closed captioned for hearing impaired.The series was on at the right time since I was busy in evenings and I was settled into bed watching the series.This series really showed alot of hard work to make it successful made by the Canadians and I really liked their style of programming. Sadly, I dont see much of our neighbor's shows in the states. It would be nice to have their network aired in the states!One drawback I didnt like that they had repeating guest stars playing roles of villians or victims. Perhaps there was a reason for this that I do not know.Overall, the series was a 5 star out of 5. Why? It showed at different time (night time) of the detectives. That is original!