"Riptide" (1984)TV series 1984-1986

Creators:

Stephen J. Cannell
Frank Lupo

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

3 January 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Thriller | Crime | Drama

Plot:

Three vietnam veterans (Nick Ryder, Cody Allen and Murray Bozinsky) now work as private eyes in sunny southern California...

Plot Keywords:

Helicopter | Vietnam Veteran | Detective | Private Detective

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Perry King	...	Cody Allen (56 episodes, 1984-1986)
Joe Penny	...	Nick Ryder (56 episodes, 1984-1986)
Thom Bray	...	Murray 'Boz' Bozinsky (56 episodes, 1984-1986)

Runtime:

60 min (58 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Trivia:

This was one of three TV series partly influenced by the success of the theatrical movie Blue Thunder (1983). Like "Airwolf" (1984) on CBS and "Blue Thunder" (1984) on ABC, "Riptide" initially featured prominent use of a helicopter; although whereas those other two instances portrayed super-slick hi-tech choppers, the "Riptide" helicopter ('The Screaming Mimi') was clunky and old, and had trouble just staying in the sky. Prominant featuring of the helicopter was somewhat dropped later in favor of more standard private-eye car chases and such.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Radar Secret Service (#6.20)" (1993)

Favorite all time TV series

I was around 13 or 14 when this series came out and it had a huge influence on me. I just loved it. It was and will always remain my favorite all time TV series. Joe Penny, Perry King and Thom Bray were just superb and I have always followed there acting careers(well Thom did not do too much acting after this series). This show had great entertainment value and there was never a dull episode. My biggest gripe was that it was only on for three seasons, but it was 3 great seasons. I am glad this show is coming out on DVD, it will really bring back some great memories for me. Who knows maybe one day a reunion show may happen(fingers crossed).