Series synopsis
Police Story is an American drama crime television series that premiered on ABC on October 29, 1988. It ended on December 3, 1988. It was created by Clyde Phillips. It stars Ken Olin, Glynnis O'Connor, Joe Regalbuto and Joseph Bottoms.
An anthology series, aired in late 1988 as part of the 'ABC Monday Mystery Movie' lineup. The crime drama is a revival of the original 1973–79 series of the same name, using previous scripts for all five two-hour episodes.
Premise
An anthology series, aired in late 1988 as part of the 'ABC Monday Mystery Movie' lineup. The crime drama is a revival of the original 1973–79 series of the same name, using previous scripts for all five two-hour episodes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ken Olin as Officer Manny Mandell
- Glynnis O'Connor as Lynn Lewis
- Joe Regalbuto as Grady Dolin
- Joseph Bottoms as Lewis
- Dan Lauria as Sgt. Taggart
- Patricia Wettig as Dede Mandell
- Brixton Karnes as Phil Peters
- Suzanne Snyder as Carla Sample
Supporting cast
- Dennis Stewart as Ronnie Sample
- Sandy Martin as Mona Ramsey
- James Staszkiel as Casper Banks
- Nicky Rose as Linda Mandell
- Christopher Burton as Randy Lewis
- Todd McCammon as Harris
- Maria Rangel as Luisa
- Robert Kim as Sgt. Park
- Randy Murzynski as Patrolman
- David Haid as Driver
- Joseph Adams as Passenger
- Michael DeLorenzo as Young Driver
Guest cast
- Ken Olin as Officer Manny Mandell
- Glynnis O'Connor as Lynn Lewis
- Joe Regalbuto as Grady Dolin
- Joseph Bottoms as Lewis
- Dan Lauria as Sgt. Taggart
- Patricia Wettig as Dede Mandell
- Brixton Karnes as Phil Peters
- Suzanne Snyder as Carla Sample
- Dennis Stewart as Ronnie Sample
- Sandy Martin as Mona Ramsey
- James Staszkiel as Casper Banks
- Nicky Rose as Linda Mandell
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | October 29, 1988 | December 3, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cop Killer The best friend and partner of a dedicated cop is killed by a pair of holdup men during a routine traffic check. |
October 29, 1988 |
| 2 |
Gladiator School Charles 'Chick' Stacy is an LAPD cop with an attitude. After busting a prostitute, she files a complaint against him. A week later, he fatally shoots her in an apparent frame-up job. Stacy is prosecuted, found guilty of murder and sent to 'Gladiator School' (prison). His partner believes Stacy is innocent, although there's no evidence to prove otherwise. Also working for Stacy's release are two internal investigation agents. Can his fellow officers get Stacy out of prison before the inmates teach him a deadly lesson? |
November 5, 1988 |
| 3 |
The Watch Commander Veteran watch commander Joe Wilson deals with personal and professional challenges, including a paranoid officer and pressure to retire, while his wife wants him to quit. |
November 12, 1988 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 1988 |
| Last aired | December 3, 1988 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | ended |