Night Heat
Encyclopedia
Night Heat is a Canadian
police drama series, which aired on CTV
from 1985 to 1991. The show also aired on CBS
in the United States
from 1987 to 1993 and was the first Canadian-produced drama series to air on an American network. CBS aired the series as part of CBS Late Night, a late night block of drama programming.
The show starred Allan Royal
as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien (Scott Hylands
) and Frank Giambone (Jeff Wincott
). The cast also included Susan Hogan
, Wendy Crewson
, Sean McCann
, Louise Vallance
, and Clark Johnson
. Conurrent with her work on Night Heat, Vallance was starring in the children's series Zoobilee Zoo
, playing a very different character.
Night Heat has since aired in reruns on Showcase, TVtropolis
and DejaView
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
police drama series, which aired on CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
from 1985 to 1991. The show also aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
from 1987 to 1993 and was the first Canadian-produced drama series to air on an American network. CBS aired the series as part of CBS Late Night, a late night block of drama programming.
The show starred Allan Royal
Allan Royal
Allan Royal is an actor who is also credited as Allan G. Royal and Alan Royal. He is known for his recurring role on Falcon Crest as R.D. Young and for his portrayal of John Sculley in Pirates of Silicon Valley....
as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien (Scott Hylands
Scott Hylands
Scott Hylands is a Canadian actor who has appeared in movies, television, and on the stage. He is probably best known for his role of Detective Kevin "O.B." O'Brien on the television series Night Heat, played from 1985 to 1989...
) and Frank Giambone (Jeff Wincott
Jeff Wincott
Jeffrey Howard Piero Wincott is a Canadian actor and athlete.-Personal life:Jeff is the elder brother of actor Michael Wincott....
). The cast also included Susan Hogan
Susan Hogan (actor)
Susan Hogan is a Canadian actress.Hogan is part of an acting family; husband Michael Hogan played Colonel Tigh on Battlestar Galactica, while son Gabriel Hogan has a number of television and film credits. Daughter Jennie Rebecca Hogan is also an actress....
, Wendy Crewson
Wendy Crewson
-Life and career:Crewson was born in Hamilton, Ontario, the daughter of June Doreen and Robert Binnie Crewson. She attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where she won the prestigious Lorne Greene Award for outstanding work in the theater. She then studied at the Webber Douglas Academy...
, Sean McCann
Sean McCann (actor)
Sean McCann is one of Canada's most successful character actors and has been in the business for over 40 years. Winner of the prestigious Earle Grey Award for his lifetime achievement in television, Sean McCann has appeared in over 150 movies, television shows and plays.- Notable roles and awards...
, Louise Vallance
Louise Vallance
Stevie Vallance, born Stephanie Louise Vallance on September 8, 1958 and also known as Louise Vallance, is a Canadian television actor, voice actor, stage performer, voice director and singer...
, and Clark Johnson
Clark Johnson
Clark Johnson , sometimes credited as Clark 'Slappy' Jackson, Clarque Johnson, and J. Clark Johnson, is an American actor and director who has worked in both television and film.-Early years:...
. Conurrent with her work on Night Heat, Vallance was starring in the children's series Zoobilee Zoo
Zoobilee Zoo
Zoobilee Zoo is an Emmy Award-winning children's television program featuring costumed performers dressed as animal characters. It originally aired from 1986–1987, then in syndication until 2001 on several television channels including commercial network television stations, public television...
, playing a very different character.
Night Heat has since aired in reruns on Showcase, TVtropolis
TVtropolis
TVtropolis is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and Rogers Media.The channel operates two time shifted feeds: East and West .-Programming:...
and DejaView
DejaView
DejaView is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Shaw Media. It airs television shows from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.-History:In November 2000, Global Television Network Inc...
.
Cast
- Scott HylandsScott HylandsScott Hylands is a Canadian actor who has appeared in movies, television, and on the stage. He is probably best known for his role of Detective Kevin "O.B." O'Brien on the television series Night Heat, played from 1985 to 1989...
as Detective Kevin O'Brien - Jeff WincottJeff WincottJeffrey Howard Piero Wincott is a Canadian actor and athlete.-Personal life:Jeff is the elder brother of actor Michael Wincott....
as Detective Frank Giambone - Allan RoyalAllan RoyalAllan Royal is an actor who is also credited as Allan G. Royal and Alan Royal. He is known for his recurring role on Falcon Crest as R.D. Young and for his portrayal of John Sculley in Pirates of Silicon Valley....
as columnist Thomas J. Kirkwood - Sean McCannSean McCann (actor)Sean McCann is one of Canada's most successful character actors and has been in the business for over 40 years. Winner of the prestigious Earle Grey Award for his lifetime achievement in television, Sean McCann has appeared in over 150 movies, television shows and plays.- Notable roles and awards...
as Lieutenant James Hogan - Eugene ClarkEugene ClarkCommander Eugene F. Clark, USN, was deployed to the Flying Fish Channel, leading into Inchon. Quickly surveying the area, he and two accompanying South Korean officers Lieutenant Youn Joung and Colonel Ke In-Ju landed Yonghung-do Island in Incheon Harbor in advance of the US forces led invasion...
as Detective Colby Burns - Stephen MendelStephen MendelStephen Mendel is an actorUpon graduating from Bishop's University with a degree in theater he began his acting career appearing at the two English language professional theaters in Montreal, Canada. He appeared in a number of Canadian television shows and movies as well as theater in other parts...
as Detective Freddie Carson - Susan HoganSusan HoganSusan Hogan may refer to:*Susan Hogan , Canadian actress*Susan Hogan , Scottish cultural historian, academic and author...
as Nichole Rimbaud - Deborah Grover as Prosecutor Elaine Jeffers
- Tony RosatoTony RosatoTony Rosato is an Italian-Canadian animated voice actor who has appeared in television and movies in both Canada and the United States....
as Arthur "Whitey" Morelli (street informant)