The Blue Knight is an American crime drama series that aired on CBS from December 17, 1975 until October 20, 1976. It stars George Kennedy as Officer Bumper Morgan. The show was based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Joseph Wambaugh 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.
Guest stars included Jim Davis, Robert Hays, Vivi Janiss, Harry Lauter, Gerald McRaney, Bruce Glover, Robert Hoy, and Lee Weaver. After a run of twenty-three episodes, the series was cancelled by CBS.
Episodes
Pilot (1975)
Season 1 (1975–76)
Season 2 (1976)
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