"Hart to Hart" (1979)TV series 1979-1984

Creator:

Sidney Sheldon

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

25 August 1979 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Mystery

Plot:

The globe-trotting adventures of amateur detectives Jonathan and Jennifer Hart.

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Investigation | Murder | Rich | Romance

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 21 nominations

Cast

Stefanie Powers	...	Jennifer Hart / ... (110 episodes, 1979-1984)
Lionel Stander	...	Max (110 episodes, 1979-1984)
Robert Wagner	...	Jonathan Hart (48 episodes, 1979-1983)

Runtime:

60 min (110 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Television

Quotes:

[opening narration]
Max: This is my boss, Jonathan Hart - a self-made millionaire. He's quite a guy. This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous. She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself. By the way, my name is Max. I take care of *both* of them, which ain't easy; 'cause when they met... it was *murder*!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Being from Another Planet (#5.5)" (1992)

Guilty Pleasure, 80s style

Man, I love this show, and wish they would show reruns on cable now, instead of some of the crappy shows in syndication. Hart to Hart wasn't deep or important or even remotely realistic, but it was great fun, and full of eye candy. Stephanie (who was and is just gorgeous) and Robert had great chemistry and brought a real sense of glamor to this show. The formula was simple and effective: every episode was either about a Hart family friend or colleague getting murdered or murdering someone else, followed by the Harts donning costumes, playing sleuth, and using their vast financial resources to solve the crime. There was always at least one "action" scene or chase, and the show always closed with some silly, sexual banter between J&J...usually shot in the bedroom set. Along the way there was always a bit of comic relief provided by the late, great Lionel Stander (AKA Max.) TV these days is either incredibly shoddy or sooooo self-important and haughty that it's unwatchable (Hello, Mr. Sorkin!!!)A show like Hart to Hart would be a welcome change of pace these days.