Knightwatch 35 years old
Knightwatch is a television drama aired by ABC as part of its fall 1988 lineup. It had been promoted as an original series in light of summer reruns continuing into the fall due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America Strike. Knightwatch centers around the activities of the "Knights of the City", a volunteer group set up to assist law enforcement. It was largely made up of ex-gang members; the program focused on its charismatic leader, Tony Maldonado. Operating out of donated space in the basement of a church, the group practiced martial arts and other unarmed techniques since they were not commissioned police officers and did not use firearms. Keeping young people with violent pasts from reverting to this pattern in their new-found calling was a constant challenge to Tony, as were the interpersonal relationships constantly developing among his young colleagues. Knightwatch was a Nielsen ratings failure, undoubtedly due to being forced to compete with NBC's The Cosby Show and A Different World and CBS's 48 Hours. It was cancelled after only 3 months on the air.
Credits
Benjamin Bratt
Tony Maldonado
David Hyde Pierce
Gibson
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Don Franklin He was 27 , now 63 years old | |
| Samantha Mathis She was 18 , now 53 years old | |
| Harley Jane Kozak She was 31 , now 67 years old | |
| Benjamin Bratt He was 24 , now 60 years old | as Tony Maldonado |
| David Hyde Pierce He was 29 , now 65 years old | as Gibson |
| Calvin Levels He was 34 , now 69 years old |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Farhad Mann Directing He was 38 , now 74 years old | Director |
| Win Phelps Directing | Director |
| Kevin Rodney Sullivan Directing He was 30 , now 65 years old | Director |
| Kevin Rodney Sullivan Production He was 30 , now 65 years old | Producer |
| Mario Philip Azzopardi Directing He was 37 , now 73 years old | Director |
Knightwatch (35 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1988-11-11
- Runtime: [60] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 9