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Shades of LA

  • TV Series
  • 1990–19911990–1991
  • 1h
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Shades of LA (1990)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a shallow, casual kind of guy until a near-death experience changes his life. Grazed in the head by a bullet during a stake-out, B... Read allDet. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a shallow, casual kind of guy until a near-death experience changes his life. Grazed in the head by a bullet during a stake-out, Burton dies and finds himself in limbo, surrounded by "shades"--spirits of the dead who are... Read allDet. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a shallow, casual kind of guy until a near-death experience changes his life. Grazed in the head by a bullet during a stake-out, Burton dies and finds himself in limbo, surrounded by "shades"--spirits of the dead who are trapped there, unable to proceed to Heaven or Hell until they can complete whatever unfin... Read all
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  • Creator
    • William Bleich
  • Stars
    • Summer Shohfi
    • John D'Aquino
    • Warren Berlinger
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    • William Bleich
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    • Summer Shohfi
    • John D'Aquino
    • Warren Berlinger
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    Summer Shohfi
    • Southern belleas Southern belle
    20 episodes20 eps • 1990–1991
    John D'Aquino
    John D'Aquino
    • Det. Michael Burtonas Det. Michael Burton
    18 episodes18 eps • 1990–1991
    Warren Berlinger
    Warren Berlinger
    • Lt. James Wesleyas Lt. James Wesley…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1990–1991
    Susan Ware3 episodes3 eps • 1990–1991
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Uncle Louis Burtonas Uncle Louis Burton
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990
    Beverly Leech
    Beverly Leech
    • Lizas Liz
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1991
    Tawny Kitaen
    Tawny Kitaen
    • Linda Makowskias Linda Makowski
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Rev. James Scarboroughas Rev. James Scarborough
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Brian Bonsall
    Brian Bonsall
    • Andy Makowskias Andy Makowski
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Sam J. Jones
    Sam J. Jones
    • BJ Makowskias BJ Makowski
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Kathleen Bonsall
    Kathleen Bonsall
    • Hookeras Hooker
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    James Nixon
    • Earl Tuckeras Earl Tucker
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Mary Crosby
    Mary Crosby
    • Jessica Popeas Jessica Pope
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway
    • Richardas Richard
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Ray Walston
    Ray Walston
    • Charlieas Charlie
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Lee Purcell
    Lee Purcell
    • Alex Tayloras Alex Taylor
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • Det. Roscoe Phillipsas Det. Roscoe Phillips
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
    Terri Garber
    Terri Garber
    • Julieas Julie
    1 episode1 ep • 1990
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      • William Bleich
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    Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a shallow, casual kind of guy until a near-death experience changes his life. Grazed in the head by a bullet during a stake-out, Burton dies and finds himself in limbo, surrounded by "shades"--spirits of the dead who are trapped there, unable to proceed to Heaven or Hell until they can complete whatever unfinished business binds them to Earth. Paramedics restart his heart, and Burton wakes up in the hospital--only to discover he can still see shades. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grüße aus dem Jenseits
    • Production company
      • Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment International
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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