Midnight Caller
- TV Series
- 1988–1991
- 1h
An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total
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[at the end of every episode]
Jack Killian: This is Jack Killian, the Nighthawk, on KJCM, 98.3, and good night America... wherever you are.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Media Show: Episode #3.8 (1988)
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Excellent show that was overlooked by the viewing public
I was a college student when this show first appeared on NBC, and quickly grew to love it. Set in San Francisco, "Midnight Caller" was a well-thought-out and well-scripted drama that wasn't afraid to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time (e.g. the episode where Jack Killian with no notice discusses AIDS live on the air). He and the rest of the characters (played by an able supporting cast) all had depth, all had various warts... just like real people. The show also did a good job of reacting to and chronicling major events, such as the episode where various characters recounted on air their reactions to the 1989 World Series earthquake. As some have previously said, it also had a great soundtrack. (The title song was later re-recorded by jazz trumpeter Rick Braun on his CD, "Intimate Secrets," with song composer Brad Fidel accompanying him on piano.) Unfortunately, "Midnight Caller" was never a ratings darling, and was dropped by NBC after three seasons. A show well worth being on DVD!
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- Aug 4, 2008
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- Der Nachtfalke
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- Runtime1 hour
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- 1.33 : 1
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