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Sidekicks

Sidekicks Dates : 1986 - 1987
22 episodes of 30 min
First broadcasting : 02 Janvier 1988
Creator(s) : Allen Reisner, James Fargo et Judith Vogelsang
Producer(s) : Richard Chapman et Bill Dial
Music : Joseph Conlan
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Synopsis

Policeman Jake Rizzo is chosen by the venerable Sabasan to become the adoptive father of his grandson, Ernie. First refractory to the idea of ​​abandoning his life as a hardened bachelor, he ended up being won over by the young boy and quickly discovers that the latter is the last "Knight Light", a dynasty of gifted fighters. At home and at work, Jake and Ernie will become inseparable.

Le Chevalier Lumière (original title: Sidekicks) is an American television series in 13 22 -minute episodes, created by Jim Geoghan and broadcast between September 13, 1986 and February 28, 1987 on the ABC network. The series follows the adventures of a 13-year-old boy, Barry Eugene Lebowitz, better known as "B.D.", who is the biggest fan of his idol, Le Chevalier Lumière, a TV superhero embodied by Chuck Norris . B.D. dreams of becoming the partner of the Light Knight and helping him fight crime.

The series features several secondary characters, notably Howard, B.D.'s best friend, and his girlfriend, Sally, who share her obsession for the Knight Light. B.D.'s father, Mel, is a real estate agent who does not understand his son's interest in superheroes. B.D.'s mother, Barbara, is a housewife who supports her son's dreams.

During the series, B.D. is due to face many challenges, such as confront criminals in costume, face force trials, and overcome his fears and doubts. With the help of his friends and his hero, Le Chevalier Lumière, B.D. manages to overcome all these obstacles and to become a hero in turn.

The Knight Light is a series full of humor and adventures, which will appeal to superhero fans and young viewers. The series was greeted by criticism for its humorous representation of superheroes and for the performance of Chuck Norris in the role of the Light Knight.

The Actors

Gil Gerard - Jake Rizzo

Gil Gerard


(Jake Rizzo)

Ernie Reyes Jr - Ernie Lee

Ernie Reyes Jr


(Ernie Lee)

Photos

Photos Sidekicks n_0 Photos Sidekicks n_1

Trivia

The French name for this program comes from a translation of the title of the program pilot The Last Electric Knight.

Filming

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