Midnight Caller
Midnight Caller
| 25 October 1988 (USA)
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  • Reviews
    Protraph

    Lack of good storyline.

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    Stoutor

    It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

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    FuzzyTagz

    If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

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    Ezmae Chang

    This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

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    Parker Lewis

    Why is it that the top quality network shows don't go beyond three seasons? Midnight Caller should have gone on for at least five seasons but shame on the network for cancelling it.Midnight Caller was a show that captured the mood and atmosphere of San Francisco and late night talk show radio. The opening jazz theme by Rick Braun was spot on, absolutely memorable. Gary Cole was incredible as Jack Killian and it was encouraging and a landmark to see a Chinese- American actor, Dennis Dun play a positive role as Jack's Producer Billy Po. Midnight Caller needs to be on DVD!! If Saved by the Bell can get a DVD release, then how about Midnight Caller??

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    ccthemovieman-1

    Here's a television program I haven't watched since it went off the air over 15 years ago, and I'd give anything to see it again on a DVD package.Gary Cole, as "Jack Killion," was THE coolest guy on TV at that time, and I mean the kind of "cool" associated with Craig Stevens of TV's "Peter Gunn," or Steve McQueen in the 1950s and '60s movies. Cole a.k.a. "The Nighthawk" in here was just cool....what else can you say?Jack was a combination late-night radio talk show host and an ex-cop. If I recall, he was off the force after a tragedy cost the life of his partner and the event was still haunting him. He would hear a bunch of troubled people on the radio, some needing assistance quickly or they would be a crime victim. Jack would help them out. The atmosphere was very moody, the music was good and the whole thing was just different, very different from most "crime shows." Until I looked at the title page I couldn't remember anyone else on the show but I've never forgotten this program. I can only hope I see it again some time.

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    Kristen (nev827)

    I remember watching this show in reruns on A&E (in the early morning hours) and must say I enjoyed it. The characters and plots were pretty intriuging. Of course it's gonna be dark, but the plotlines were dark as well. The show caused me to become a fan of Gary Cole's and when, a number of years later, I caught Wendy Kilbourne in the North & South miniseries and became a fan of hers, I came to appreciate the show even more.

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    Brian-272

    I don't remember much about this series I just remember it was on NBC and only lasted from 1988-1991. Like most cop related dramas it was dark, and moody. "Midnight Caller" featured Jack Killian (Gary Cole) as a late night radio talk show host. He was a former San Francisco cop who with his troubled past, went on the air to purge both his own demons and help callers with their own problems. Often Jack had to once again take on the role of a cop as many callers had problems that were crime related and he found himself investigating out into the streets of San Francisco. The best reason I remember to watch the show was the beautiful Wendy Kilbourne she played stylish Devon King who was Jack's boss at the radio station. The only episode I remember was the 2-Hour Movie Premier which was advertised perfect in a issue of TV Guide. I remember the picture in the TV Guide so well it was of Wendy Kilbourne and she had a piece of white tape around her mouth. This episode featured a guest villain who had a grudge against Jack (Gary Cole) so he holds Devon (Wendy) hostage at the radio station she is tied to a chair and has her mouth taped. Though hours later Jack came to Devon's rescue. That's all I remember about the show I don't know why it didn't last longer.

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