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| − | ''Riptide'' was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. Perry King and Joe Penny | + | '''''Riptide''''' was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. [[Perry King]] and [[Joe Penny]] starred in the series as Cody and Nick, two Army veterans who run a private detective agency based out of a Southern California marina aboard a boat named Riptide. They are assisted by "Boz" ([[Thom Bray]]), an expert computer hacker whom they met in the military. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell, who was responsible for many classic 80's action series including ''[[The A-Team]]'', which aired immediately before ''Riptide'' for its three seasons. One of the notable aspects of the show was the bright pink Korean War era Sikorsky S-58 helicopter named "Screaming Mimi" flown by Nick. |
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[[Image:GalilARM-2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|IMI Galil ARM w/ wood handguard, 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:GalilARM-2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|IMI Galil ARM w/ wood handguard, 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:41, 28 August 2012
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Riptide was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. Perry King and Joe Penny starred in the series as Cody and Nick, two Army veterans who run a private detective agency based out of a Southern California marina aboard a boat named Riptide. They are assisted by "Boz" (Thom Bray), an expert computer hacker whom they met in the military. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell, who was responsible for many classic 80's action series including The A-Team, which aired immediately before Riptide for its three seasons. One of the notable aspects of the show was the bright pink Korean War era Sikorsky S-58 helicopter named "Screaming Mimi" flown by Nick.
The following weapons were used in the television series Riptide:
Handguns
Colt Trooper Mk III
The Colt Trooper Mk III is another revolver often carried by various characters throughout the show.
Colt Lawman MK III
A nickel plated Colt Lawman MK III is used throughout the series as well.
Heckler & Koch VP70
A Heckler & Koch VP70 is seen among the weapons used.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Among the vast arsenal of revolvers featured is the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Submachine Guns & Semi-Auto Carbines
Uzi Carbine
The Uzi Carbine also is seen in the series.
Wilkinson Arms Linda pistol
A Wilkinson Arms Linda machine pistol converted to full-auto is used.
Rifles
AKM
AKMs are seen throughout the series. Cody mentions the rifle as an "AK-47" in (S1E10).
IMI Galil
The IMI Galil is seen used as a sniper weapon.
M16/SP1
The M16/SP1 is seen used by Cody and Nick throughout the series.
Miscellaneous
M67
M67 hand grenades packed in a jar is seen dropped by Murray from a helicopter in (S1E03).
