In The Heat of The Night

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Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour
Release Year:
1988-1995
In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995)

In the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name starring Carroll O'Connor as the white police chief William Gillespie, and Howard Rollins as the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995. Its executive producers were Fred Silverman, Juanita Bartlett and Carroll O'Connor. TGG Direct released the first season of the series to DVD on August 28, 2012.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

In the Heat of the Night (1988-1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

06 Mar 1988

Language:

English

Writer:

James Lee Barrett

Main Actors:

Carroll O'Connor, Alan Autry, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor

Plot:

Bill Gillespie is a police chief in a small town in the American South, and later becomes sheriff of the county. As Bill tries to solve crimes and catch criminals, aided by his capable investigator Virgil Tibbs and police lieutenant Bubba Skinner, he must navigate tricky small-town politics. Racial tensions often run high in the South and this theme is frequently explored. Bill's personal life is often portrayed in this TV drama, as well.

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Golden Globes. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10