The Oldest Rookie 1987
What is The Oldest Rookie?
The Oldest Rookie is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1987
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 14 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The Oldest Rookie is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A seasoned PR chief trades his desk for a patrol car.”
- Explores a midlife career shift within policing
- Features Paul Sorvino’s gritty performance
- Captures the atmosphere of 1980s crime drama
- Short run may leave story underdeveloped
- Production values feel dated by modern standards
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven 80s police dramas about personal reinvention.
The series presents mature themes of career transition and police work, suitable for adult audiences.
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When did The Oldest Rookie originally air?
It aired from September 16, 1987, until January 13, 1988.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Ike Porter, a middle‑aged deputy chief of public relations.
Which actor portrays Ike Porter?
Ike Porter is played by Paul Sorvino.
On which network was the series broadcast?
The show was broadcast on CBS.
What genre best describes the series?
It is an American crime drama series.
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