Midnight Caller

Midnight Caller (1988-1991)

EndedScripted showDrama

Midnight Caller is the moody drama starring Gary Cole as Jack Killian, a San Francisco cop who accidentally killed his partner. After leaving the police force, he ended up the host of a late-night radio talk show--with a penchant for getting involved with the problems of his listeners.

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Scheduleevery Friday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E23City of Lost Souls (3)May 17, 1991
S03E22City of Lost Souls (2)May 10, 1991
S03E21City of Lost Souls (1)May 3, 1991
S03E20The LeopardApr 26, 1991
S03E19A Cry in the NightApr 19, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of Midnight Caller?

The premiere date of Midnight Caller was October 25, 1988.

Who played lead character Jack "The Nighthawk" Killian?

Gary Cole played lead character Jack "The Nighthawk" Killian.

What was the premise of Midnight Caller?

The premise of Midnight Caller revolves around a San Francisco radio talk show host who becomes involved in solving mysteries related to his callers and the city's darker side.

What was the name of the radio station Jack worked for?

The name of the radio station Jack worked for was KJCM.

Who played Devon King, Jack's producer?

Wendy Kilbourne played Devon King, Jack's producer.

What was the name of the homeless man who frequently called into Jack's show?

The name of the homeless man who frequently called into Jack's show was "The Blue Answer Man."

How many seasons of Midnight Caller were produced?

There were three seasons of Midnight Caller produced.

What was the name of the private investigator who worked with Jack on several cases?

The name of the private investigator who worked with Jack on several cases was Nicky Molloy.

What was the name of the episode where Devon King was kidnapped?

The name of the episode where Devon King was kidnapped was "After It Happened."

What happened to Jack's family?

Jack's family was killed in a car accident.

Who played Lt. Carl Zymak, Jack's friend on the police force?

Mykelti Williamson played Lt. Carl Zymak, Jack's friend on the police force.

What was the name of the episode where Jack was held hostage by a psycho?

The name of the episode where Jack was held hostage by a psycho was "Access Denied."

Who played Billy Po?

Billie Po was played by Jeff Yesko.

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