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Thetoydude · 12-15-2001, 03:50 AM

Well, hopefully that subject line grabbed your attention. I have a question for all of you Eighties specialists out there. It may not have been a sitcom, but hopefully someone will recall this show. It featured a group of investigators/detectives/something like that, living on a boat. They had a huge orange robot that clumsily helped them out. During the opening titles of the show, they always played a clip of the robot falling overboard into the water, and everyone onboard laughing. And, get this(I may be just dreaming this part

, one of the characters was a guy who either looked a lot like or was Panama Jack. Yes, that Panama Jack, the guy from the clothing logo. I could be totally out in left field on that part, I was just a kid at the time, but good Lord, it seems a vivid memory. Any help would grounds for an e-foot kissing. Thanks so much for any info.
Steve

TJL · 01-07-2002, 10:22 PM

I believe you are referring to "Riptide," the 1984-1986 detective show/Magnum P.I. deal featuring Perry King.
One character was a computer whiz known as Boz, who had a robot known as "Roboz" which had a tendency to break down from time to time.

Thetoydude · 01-08-2002, 03:38 AM

Thanks for the reply TJL. I had thought that it could be Riptide, but when I searched the internet, I couldn't find any references to the robot or the guy in the hat, so I thought I was barking up the wrong tree. Now I have more reason to search for info on that show, just to satisfy my freakish obsession. Thanks again!
Steve

TJL · 01-08-2002, 04:11 PM

Don't thank me, thank "The Complete Directory To Network And Cable Primetime TV Shows 1946-Present". I figured the show was probably Riptide, but they had the cast list and a blurb about the robot. I highly reccomend this book to anyone. It's the best.
Did you check the Internet Movie Database (www.IMDB.com)? They will probably have a cast listing and maybe some links for the show.

12-15-2001, 03:50 AM	#1
Thetoydude Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5	Big Orange Robot! Well, hopefully that subject line grabbed your attention. I have a question for all of you Eighties specialists out there. It may not have been a sitcom, but hopefully someone will recall this show. It featured a group of investigators/detectives/something like that, living on a boat. They had a huge orange robot that clumsily helped them out. During the opening titles of the show, they always played a clip of the robot falling overboard into the water, and everyone onboard laughing. And, get this(I may be just dreaming this part, one of the characters was a guy who either looked a lot like or was Panama Jack. Yes, that Panama Jack, the guy from the clothing logo. I could be totally out in left field on that part, I was just a kid at the time, but good Lord, it seems a vivid memory. Any help would grounds for an e-foot kissing. Thanks so much for any info. Steve

01-08-2002, 03:38 AM	#3
Thetoydude Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 14, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5	Could well be, thank you Thanks for the reply TJL. I had thought that it could be Riptide, but when I searched the internet, I couldn't find any references to the robot or the guy in the hat, so I thought I was barking up the wrong tree. Now I have more reason to search for info on that show, just to satisfy my freakish obsession. Thanks again! Steve

01-07-2002, 10:22 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I believe you are referring to "Riptide," the 1984-1986 detective show/Magnum P.I. deal featuring Perry King. One character was a computer whiz known as Boz, who had a robot known as "Roboz" which had a tendency to break down from time to time.

01-08-2002, 04:11 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Don't thank me, thank "The Complete Directory To Network And Cable Primetime TV Shows 1946-Present". I figured the show was probably Riptide, but they had the cast list and a blurb about the robot. I highly reccomend this book to anyone. It's the best. Did you check the Internet Movie Database (www.IMDB.com)? They will probably have a cast listing and maybe some links for the show.