Hawaiian Eye 1959
What is Hawaiian Eye?
Hawaiian Eye is an American detective television series that aired on the ABC network from October 1959 to April 1963. The program follows the investigations of a private firm based out of the Hawaiian Village Resort.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 134
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 1959
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Hawaiian Eye is an American detective television series that aired on the ABC network from October 1959 to April 1963. The program follows the investigations of a private firm based out of the Hawaiian Village Resort. The primary characters are two detectives, Thomas Jefferson Lopaka and Tracy Steele. Steele is noted as a Korean War veteran and a former city police detective. The duo manages security for the resort while also accepting outside cases. They are assisted by Kazuo Kim, who operates a taxi company and provides support for their investigations. The series features a cast that includes Robert Conrad, Connie Stevens, Poncie Ponce, and Douglas Mossman. The setting of the show is the island state of Hawaii, located in the Pacific Ocean. While the firm handles various matters, the detectives are described as slick, tough-guy investigators. The program concluded its broadcast run in 1963 after several years on the air. Viewers today may find the series available for streaming through various digital platforms.
Should you watch it?
“Private investigators operate out of a luxury resort to handle security and personal cases in Hawaii.”
- exotic setting
- collaborative team dynamic
- episodic structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic detective series set in tropical locations.
The series features standard television mystery themes typical of its era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 33 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Malihini Holiday Oct 7, 1959
- E2 Waikiki Widow Oct 14, 1959
- E3 Second Day of Infamy Oct 21, 1959
- E4 All Expenses Paid Oct 28, 1959
- E5 Dangerous Eden Nov 4, 1959
- E6 Cloud Over Koala Nov 11, 1959
- E7 Beach Boy Nov 18, 1959
- E8 Three Tickets to Lani Nov 25, 1959
- E9 The Quick Return Dec 2, 1959
- E10 Secret of the Second Door Dec 9, 1959
- E11 Shipment from Kihei Dec 16, 1959
- E12 A Dime a Dozen Dec 23, 1959
- E13 The Koa Man Dec 30, 1959
- E14 Stamped for Danger Jan 6, 1960
- E15 The Kamehameha Cloak Jan 13, 1960
- E16 The Kikiki Kid Jan 20, 1960
- E17 Then There Were Three Jan 27, 1960
- E18 Sword of the Samurai Feb 3, 1960
- E19 Hong Kong Passage Feb 10, 1960
- E20 Cut of Ice Feb 17, 1960
- E21 Fatal Cruise Feb 24, 1960
- E22 Danger on Credit Mar 2, 1960
- E23 Bequest of Arthur Goodwin Mar 9, 1960
- E24 Birthday Boy Mar 16, 1960
- E25 Second Fiddle Mar 23, 1960
- E26 Kim Quixote Mar 30, 1960
- E27 The Lady's Not for Traveling Apr 6, 1960
- E28 Murder, Anyone Apr 13, 1960
- E29 Typhoon Apr 27, 1960
- E30 Shadow of the Blade May 4, 1960
- E31 Dead Ringer May 11, 1960
- E32 Little Blalah May 18, 1960
- E33 Assignment: Manila May 25, 1960
Season 2 · 38 episodes
- E1 I Wed Three Wives Sep 14, 1960
- E2 Princess from Manhattan Sep 21, 1960
- E3 With This Ring Sep 28, 1960
- E4 Sea Fire Oct 5, 1960
- E5 Jade Song Oct 12, 1960
- E6 The Blue Goddess Oct 19, 1960
- E7 White Pigeon Ticket Oct 26, 1960
- E8 Vanessa Vanishes Nov 2, 1960
- E9 The Kahuna Curtain Nov 9, 1960
- E10 Girl on a String Nov 16, 1960
- E11 Kakua Woman Nov 23, 1960
- E12 The Contenders Nov 30, 1960
- E13 Swan Song for a Hero Dec 7, 1960
- E14 The Money Blossom Dec 14, 1960
- E15 Services Rendered Dec 21, 1960
- E16 Baker's Half Dozen Dec 28, 1960
- E17 Made in Japan Jan 4, 1961
- E18 A Touch of Velvet Jan 11, 1961
- E19 Talk and You're Dead Jan 18, 1961
- E20 Robinson Koyoto Jan 25, 1961
- E21 The Manabi Figurine Feb 1, 1961
- E22 Caves of Pele Feb 8, 1961
- E23 Man in a Rage Feb 15, 1961
- E24 The Stanhope Brand Feb 22, 1961
- E25 The Trouble with Murder Mar 1, 1961
- E26 The Man from Manila Mar 8, 1961
- E27 Her Father's House Mar 15, 1961
- E28 The Humukumunukunukuapuaa Kid Mar 22, 1961
- E29 Don't Kiss Me Goodbye Mar 29, 1961
- E30 Dragon Road Apr 5, 1961
- E31 It Ain't Cricket Apr 12, 1961
- E32 The Comics Apr 19, 1961
- E33 Father, Dear Father Apr 26, 1961
- E34 The Manchu Formula May 3, 1961
- E35 The Pretty People May 10, 1961
- E36 The Big Dealer May 17, 1961
- E37 Maid in America May 24, 1961
- E38 A Taste for Money May 31, 1961
Season 3 · 39 episodes
- E1 Satan City Sep 27, 1961
- E2 The Kupua of Coconut Bay Oct 4, 1961
- E3 The Moon of Mindanao Oct 11, 1961
- E4 The Doctor's Lady Oct 18, 1961
- E5 Thomas Jefferson Chu Oct 25, 1961
- E6 Pill in the Box Nov 1, 1961
- E7 Kill a Grey Fox Nov 8, 1961
- E8 Point Zero Nov 15, 1961
- E9 The Queen from Kern County Nov 22, 1961
- E10 The Final Score Nov 29, 1961
- E11 Two for the Money Dec 6, 1961
- E12 Tusitala Dec 13, 1961
- E13 The Classic Cab Dec 20, 1961
- E14 Concert in Hawaii Dec 27, 1961
- E15 The Missile Rogues Jan 3, 1962
- E16 Little Miss Rich Witch Jan 10, 1962
- E17 Big Fever Jan 17, 1962
- E18 Year of Grace Jan 24, 1962
- E19 My Love But Lightly Jan 31, 1962
- E20 Cricket's Millionaire Feb 7, 1962
- E21 Four-Cornered Triangle Feb 14, 1962
- E22 Total Eclipse Feb 21, 1962
- E23 Blackmail in Satin Feb 28, 1962
- E24 A Scent of Whales Mar 7, 1962
- E25 A Likely Story Mar 14, 1962
- E26 Meeting on Molokai Mar 21, 1962
- E27 Payoff Mar 28, 1962
- E28 An Echo of Honor Apr 4, 1962
- E29 Nightmare in Paradise Apr 11, 1962
- E30 Aloha, Cricket Apr 18, 1962
- E31 The Last Samurai Apr 25, 1962
- E32 Rx Cricket May 2, 1962
- E33 Location Shooting May 9, 1962
- E34 Across the River Lethe May 16, 1962
- E35 Scene of the Crime May 23, 1962
- E36 Among the Living May 30, 1962
- E37 'V' is for Victim Jun 6, 1962
- E38 Koko Kate Jun 13, 1962
- E39 Lalama Lady Jun 20, 1962
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Day in the Sun Oct 2, 1962
- E2 Somewhere There's Music Oct 9, 1962
- E3 There'll Be Some Changes Made Oct 16, 1962
- E4 The Broken Thread Oct 23, 1962
- E5 Lament for a Saturday Warrior Oct 30, 1962
- E6 The After Hours Heart Nov 13, 1962
- E7 The Sign-Off Nov 20, 1962
- E8 A Night with Nora Stewart Nov 27, 1962
- E9 To See, Perchance to Dream Dec 4, 1962
- E10 Pursuit of a Lady Dec 11, 1962
- E11 Shannon Malloy Dec 18, 1962
- E12 Go Steady with Danger Jan 1, 1963
- E13 Kupikio Kid Jan 8, 1963
- E14 Maybe Menehunes Jan 15, 1963
- E15 Pretty Pigeon Jan 22, 1963
- E16 Two Too Many Jan 29, 1963
- E17 Boar Hunt Feb 5, 1963
- E18 Go for Baroque Feb 12, 1963
- E19 The Long Way Home Feb 19, 1963
- E20 Two Million Too Much Feb 26, 1963
- E21 Blow Low, Blow Blue Mar 5, 1963
- E22 Gift of Love Mar 19, 1963
- E23 The Sisters Mar 26, 1963
- E24 Passport Apr 2, 1963
Frequently asked questions
Who are the primary investigators?
The primary investigators are Tom Lopaka and Tracy Steele.
Where is the agency based?
The agency is based at the Hawaiian Village Resort.
What is the role of Kazuo Kim?
Kazuo Kim runs a taxi company and assists the investigators with their cases.
Do the investigators handle hotel security?
Yes, they work hotel security in addition to taking on outside cases.
Is the series a mystery drama?
Yes, the series focuses on the investigators looking into various matters.