Riptide: A Classic 80s Action Show

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Riptide: A Classic 80s Action Show
Riptide: A Classic 80s Action Show Riptide is an American action television series that aired on NBC from January 3, 1984 to April 22, 1986. The series follows the adventures of three private investigators: Garner Ellerbee (Perry King), Cody Allen (Joe Penny), and T.J. Hooker (Thom Bray). The trio uses their skills and experience to solve a variety of cases, from missing persons to murder. Riptide was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo, and produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions in association with Columbia Pictures Television. The series was a midseason replacement, and it quickly became a hit with viewers. Riptide was praised for its fast-paced action, humor, and likable characters. The series also featured some of the most iconic vehicles of the 1980s, including a helicopter named "The Screaming Mimi." Riptide ran for three seasons and 58 episodes. The series ended in 1986, but it has remained a cult classic among fans of 80s action television. Riptide has been…