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Midnight Caller

Midnight Caller

Good night America, wherever you are.

19887.63 Seasons62 EpisodesEnded

Overview

An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.

NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian

Wendy Kilbourne

Wendy Kilbourne

Devon King

Lisa Eilbacher

Lisa Eilbacher

Nicky Molloy

Dennis Dun

Dennis Dun

Billy Po

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Deacon Bridges

Arthur Taxier

Arthur Taxier

Lt. Carl Zymak

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Themes & Keywords

radioex-copradio host

About Midnight Caller

Midnight Caller is a drama series that first aired in 1988 exploring themes of radio, ex-cop, radio host. it stars Gary Cole, Wendy Kilbourne, Lisa Eilbacher. An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.

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