"Booker" (1989) TV series 1989-1990

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Creators:

Eric Blakeney
Stephen J. Cannell

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

24 September 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

Dennis Booker, an ex-cop, is hired by the US office of a large Japanese company to investigate some suspect insurance claims...

Plot Keywords:

Ex Cop | Detective | Private Detective | Insurance Scam | Character Name In Title

Cast

Richard Grieco	...	Dennis Booker (23 episodes, 1989-1990)
Carmen Argenziano	...	Chick Sterling (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Katie Rich	...	Elaine Grazzo (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Marcia Strassman	...	Alicia Rudd (22 episodes, 1989-1990)
Lori Petty	...	Suzanne Dunne / ... (10 episodes, 1989-1990)

Also Known As:

Booker, P.I.

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (22 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Stephen J. Cannell Productions

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993)

Soundtrack:

Hot in the City

I hope Booker becomes available on DVD

I personally liked the Booker series. Richard Grieco had a good shot at becoming a high profile star back then. He was on the cover of multiple magazines. He made black leather jackets all the rage. He inspired hair styles and, to me, he made Harley Davidsons cooler than crotch rockets amongst younger motorcycle riders. It's a shame the show didn't reach the fame of 21 Jumpstreet. I know the show could have matured had the network given it more time to evolve. The addition of Lori Petty was a plus. I've seen what I consider less quality shows available on DVD box sets and every once in a while I look to see if Booker has been released. I hope that It eventually does.