Midnight Caller
Seen it?1988 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Emmys, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 61 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 11988 · 17 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21989 · 21 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31990 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Richard Di Lello
- Gary ColeJack 'Nighthawk' Killian
- Wendy KilbourneDevon King
- Lisa EilbacherNicky Molloy
- Dennis DunBilly Po
- Mykelti WilliamsonDeacon Bridges
- Arthur TaxierLt. Carl Zymak