Hardcastle and McCormick
Created by Stephen J. Cannell
On ABC
A breezy 1980s action-adventure buddy series pairing a retired judge with an ex-con in a formula of crime-solving and car chases, built on charm and camaraderie rather than depth.
Hardcastle and McCormick is an American action/drama television series from Stephen J. Cannell Productions, shown on ABC from 1983 through 1986. The series stars Brian Keith as Judge Milton C. Hardcastle and Daniel Hugh Kelly as ex-con and race car driver Mark "Skid" McCormick. The series premise was somewhat recycled from a previous Cannell series, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe.
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Like Hardcastle and McCormick
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hardcastle and McCormick
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hardcastle and McCormick, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hardcastle and McCormick, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hardcastle and McCormick, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
