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Sidekicks

Sgt Jake Rizzo is chosen by Sabasan as tutor of his grandson Ernie Lee the last heir of an antique clan of special martial artists. Patricia Blake is an officer from the department for protection of minors who must verify Jake is a good tutor for Ernie.

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Gil Gerard
Jake Rizzo
Nancy Stafford
Patricia Blake
Keye Luke
Sabasan

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Episode 0

The Last Electric Knight

Sun, Feb 16, 198660 mins

An old man who lives with his grandson, Ernie, is approached by a social worker who tells him that Ernie can't continue living with him because he is old and an invalid. He needs to find someone to take Ernie in and he picks a man named Jake Rizzo who is a cop. He sends Ernie to him and Rizzo finds the whole thing strange. Ernie continues to follow him and when he gets in trouble Ernie who's trained by his grandfather in martial arts helps him. Jake starts to warm up to him. And he also finds himself attracted to the social worker.

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Awards

  • 1987 - Young Artist Award - Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a New Television, Comedy or Drama Series - nominated

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