Land's End (TV series)

Land's End
GenreCrime drama
Created byFred Dryer
Victor A. Schiro
Peter Gethers
David Handler
StarringFred Dryer
ComposerGarry Schyman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22
Production
Executive producersFred Dryer
Victor A. Schiro
Brian K. Ross
Jim Reid
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesFred Dryer Productions
Skyvision Partners
Buena Vista Television
Original release
NetworkSyndication
ReleaseSeptember 20, 1995 (1995-09-20) –
May 18, 1996 (1996-05-18)

Land's End is an American crime drama series that aired in broadcast syndication from September 1995 to May 1996.[1] A total of 22 one-hour episodes were produced. The series was created by the series' star Fred Dryer and Victor A. Schiro.[2]

Premise

The series focuses on Mike Land (Dryer), a former LAPD cop who left the force after a case he worked on for months resulted in the acquittal of a drug lord. Mike then moved to Cabo San Lucas to work as a private investigator for his friend Willis P. Dunleevy, and to serve as director of security for the Westin Regina Resort.

Cast

Production

The series was filmed on location in Cabo San Lucas.[2] Series creator Fred Dyer and Victor A. Schiro co-wrote some of the 22 episodes.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1–2"Land's End"James BrucePeter Gethers & David HandlerSeptember 20, 1995 (1995-09-20)
3"Night Eyes"John HuneckAlfonso MorenoSeptember 30, 1995 (1995-09-30)
4"Parentnapping"James BrucePeter KoperOctober 8, 1995 (1995-10-08)
5"A Line in the Sand"John HuneckLincoln KibbeeOctober 14, 1995 (1995-10-14)
6"Day of the Dead"Jefferson KibbeeNorman Lapidus & L. Lee LapidusOctober 21, 1995 (1995-10-21)
7"El Perico"Martin Pasetta Jr.Norman Lapidus & L. Lee LapidusOctober 28, 1995 (1995-10-28)
8"Bounty Hunter"UnknownUnknownNovember 4, 1995 (1995-11-04)
9"Willis Gets Lucky"Paul AbascalAlfonso MorenoNovember 11, 1995 (1995-11-11)
10"What Are Friends For"Geoffrey LewisLincoln KibbeeNovember 18, 1995 (1995-11-18)
11"The Curse of Willis"James BruceStory by : Fred Dryer & Victor A. Schiro
Teleplay by : John Clarkson
November 25, 1995 (1995-11-25)
12"What Ever Happened to Maria Rosa?"Christian FaberPeter KoperDecember 2, 1995 (1995-12-02)
13"Windfall"Jefferson KibbeePeter Gethers & David HandlerDecember 23, 1995 (1995-12-23)
14"The Long Arm of the Law"Martin Pasetta Jr.Gene Miller & Karen KavnerFebruary 3, 1996 (1996-02-03)
15"Fool's Gold"Jefferson KibbeeStory by : Fred Dryer & Victor A. Schiro
Teleplay by : Elliot Stern
February 10, 1996 (1996-02-10)
16"Dr. Amore"Paul AbascalStory by : Tom Hazelton & John LeMasters
Teleplay by : John LeMasters
February 17, 1996 (1996-02-17)
17"Red Cadillac"Jefferson KibbeeAlfonso MorenoFebruary 24, 1996 (1996-02-24)
18"Pieces of 8 Is Enough"UnknownUnknownMarch 2, 1996 (1996-03-02)
19"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"James BruceJohn ClarksonApril 27, 1996 (1996-04-27)
20"Who's Killing Cole Porter?"Paul AbascalAlfonso MorenoMay 4, 1996 (1996-05-04)
21"Mothers Behind Bars"Paul LynchNorman Lapidus & L. Lee LapidusMay 11, 1996 (1996-05-11)
22"Jenny"Geoffrey LewisStory by : Geoffrey Lewis
Teleplay by : Peter Koper
May 18, 1996 (1996-05-18)

References

  1. ^ Cotter, Bill (1997). The Wonderful World of Disney Television. Hyperion Books. pp. 474–477. ISBN 0-7868-6359-5.
  2. ^ a b Tim Brooks; Earle Marsh (2003). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. p. 657. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.