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| caption = ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' title, as it appeared during the first season |
| caption = ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' title, as it appeared during the first season |
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| creator = Max A. Keller & Micheline H. Keller |
| creator = Max A. Keller & Micheline H. Keller |
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| starring = [[Catherine Oxenberg]]<br />Brendan Kelly<br />[[John Vernon]]<br />[[Fabio Lanzoni]]<br />[[Lydie Denier]]<br />[[Alison Armitage]]<br />[[Christa Sauls]]<br />[[Michael Worth]]<br />Holly Floria<br />Graham Heywood<br />Spencer Rochfort<br />[[Randy Vasquez]] |
| starring = [[Catherine Oxenberg]]<br />Brendan Kelly<br />[[John Vernon]]<br />[[Fabio Lanzoni|Fabio]]<br />[[Lydie Denier]]<br />[[Alison Armitage]]<br />[[Christa Sauls]]<br />[[Michael Worth]]<br />Holly Floria<br />Graham Heywood<br />Spencer Rochfort<br />[[Randy Vasquez]] |
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| judges = |
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| num_seasons = 2 |
| num_seasons = 2 |
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| num_episodes = 48 |
| num_episodes = 48 |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States<br />France |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| runtime = 60 minutes |
| runtime = 60 minutes |
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| company = Balenciaga Productions<br />[[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] Films<br />CNC<br />Les Films du Triangle<br />Film Groupe S. A. (1993–94)<br />France Triangle Films (1996)<br />Max Keller & Micheline Keller Productions |
| company = Balenciaga Productions<br />[[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] Films<br />CNC<br />Les Films du Triangle<br />Film Groupe S. A. (1993–94)<br />France Triangle Films (1996)<br />Max Keller & Micheline Keller Productions |
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| distributor = [[All American Television]]<br>(1993-1994)<br>Western International Syndication<br>(1998-1999) |
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| network = [[Television syndication|Syndication]] (United States)<br />[[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] (France) |
| network = [[Television syndication|Syndication]] (United States)<br />[[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] (France) |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|1993|9|28}} |
| first_aired = {{Start date|1993|9|28}} |
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'''''Acapulco H.E.A.T.''''' is a 1993 [[syndicated television]] series. It |
'''''Acapulco H.E.A.T.''''' is a 1993 [[syndicated television]] series. It follows the adventures of the "Hemisphere Emergency Action Team" (H.E.A.T.), a group of top-secret agents based in [[Acapulco]] in [[Mexico]], recruited by "C-5", a secret, inter-governmental coalition to fight [[terrorism]] and other international crimes. To keep a low profile, the team poses as models and photographers representing a beach-fashion business. The show returned for a second season (production started in 1996) with a new and smaller cast; it aired in Europe in 1997, and in the United States during 1998–99. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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Led by Ashley Hunter-Coddington (Catherine Oxenberg), a former [[MI6]] operative, and Mike Savage (Brendan Kelly), a former [[CIA]] agent, the H.E.A.T. members fight international terrorism |
Led by Ashley Hunter-Coddington (Catherine Oxenberg), a former [[MI6]] operative, and Mike Savage (Brendan Kelly), a former [[CIA]] agent, the H.E.A.T. members fight international terrorism. They receive their assignments from "Mr. Smith" (John Vernon), the mysterious head of C-5, a secret governmental organization linked to the [[United Nations]]. The team operates from both Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and internationally under the 'cover' of a beach fashion enterprise.<ref name="Brooks">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=w8KztFy6QYwC&dq=%22Acapulco+H+E+A+T+Adventure%22&pg=PA9 |first1=Tim |last1=Brooks |author-link1=Tim Brooks (historian) |first2=Earle |last2=Marsh |year=2007 |edition=9 |title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present |page=9 |publisher=Random House Publishing |location=New York |isbn=978-0-345-49773-4 |access-date=2024-07-04 }}</ref> |
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The team's members are: Catherine "Cat" Avery Pascal (Alison Armitage), a French former cat-burglar who had to choose between life imprisonment and working in H.E.A.T. for a year in order to have a "clean-slate"; Tommy Chase (Michael Worth), a martial arts expert with a deep understanding of human psychology; Brett Richardson (Spencer Rochfort), a former [[Navy SEAL]] with a vast knowledge of explosives. |
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| ⚫ | Catherine ("Cat") Avery Pascal and Tommy Chase are the only original characters to return in Season Two. The Season Two storyline explained the time gap (about 3 years) between seasons by stating that the (Season One) H.E.A.T. team had disbanded a few years after the events of Season One. In the interim, "Cat" became a beach-fashion photographer, and Tommy became a "lone wolf". The two were recruited by ex-spy Nicole Bernard (Lydie Denier) and her protégée, Joanna Barnes (Christa Sauls) a computer expert. They continued fighting |
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| ⚫ | Krissie Valentine (Holly Floria), a computer genius who can do anything with computers, no matter the situation and, who eventually becomes romantically involved with teammate Marcos Chavez (Randy Vasquez), a member of Mexico's [[Los Federales]], and whose local contacts in their base-of-operations prove very helpful. Arthur Small (Graham Heywood), owner of Acapulco H.E.A.T. Beach Fashion who manages both the team's logistics and its members' false identities in the "Beach Fashion Enterprise" and, Claudio Divanti (Fabio), owner of the hotel where the team is headquartered. |
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| ⚫ | Catherine ("Cat") Avery Pascal and Tommy Chase are the only original characters to return in Season Two. The Season Two storyline explained the time gap (about 3 years) between seasons by stating that the (Season One) H.E.A.T. team had disbanded a few years after the events of Season One. In the interim, "Cat" became a beach-fashion photographer, and Tommy became a "lone wolf", taking odd jobs to survive and still managing to fight local drug dealers. The two were recruited by ex-spy Nicole Bernard (Lydie Denier) and her protégée, Joanna Barnes (Christa Sauls) a computer expert. They continued fighting crime backed by private investors; their "cover": owners of a beach-fashion boutique ("Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashion").<ref>Terrace, Vincent (2009). ''Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007'' (Volume 1). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. {{ISBN|978-0-7864-3305-6}}.</ref> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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The show initially produced only one season (1993–94). Following a two-year hiatus, ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' was brought back for a second season with a mostly new cast.<ref name="SeasonTwo">The 'H.E.A.T.' is on. (1998, November 8). Houston Chronicle, p. 4. Available from NewsBank: Access World News: https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ccclez.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0ED7B9D2827625FB.</ref> This second season was produced in 1996 for worldwide distribution but also aired in the |
The show initially produced only one season (1993–94). Following a two-year hiatus, ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' was brought back for a second season with a mostly new cast.<ref name="SeasonTwo">The 'H.E.A.T.' is on. (1998, November 8). Houston Chronicle, p. 4. Available from NewsBank: Access World News: https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ccclez.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0ED7B9D2827625FB.</ref> This second season was produced in 1996 for worldwide distribution, but also aired in the U.S. during the 1998–99 television season.<ref name="SeasonTwo"/> A planned third season did not materialize.<ref name="SeasonTwo"/> A total of 48 episodes were made and have developed a fan base and international audience. The series continues to be broadcast on cable and streaming channels. |
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The show |
The show's theme song, "I Feel the Heat,"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUZZwG0Shck&feature=channel_video_title|title=Acapulco H.E.A.T. (Season 1) Intro - YouTube|work=YouTube|accessdate=16 September 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> was sung by Sable Jeffries (first season) and Pepper Mashay (second season). |
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==Cast and characters== |
==Cast and characters== |
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===Season 1 (1993–94)=== |
===Season 1 (1993–94)=== |
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*Ashley Hunter-Coddington ([[Catherine Oxenberg]]) – A former British [[MI6]] operative and one of the co-leaders of the H.E.A.T. team. She is the daughter of an ambassador. Her mother was killed by Red Brigade |
*Ashley Hunter-Coddington ([[Catherine Oxenberg]]) – A former British [[MI6]] operative and one of the co-leaders of the H.E.A.T. team. She is the daughter of an English ambassador stationed in Rome. Her mother was killed by a Red Brigade member while she was still a child. This traumatic event triggered the need to become a government agent. Her codename is "Sarong" and she worked undercover as a beach fashion designer. |
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*Michael "Mike" Savage (Brendan Kelly) – A former [[CIA]] agent and co-leader of the H.E.A.T. team. He also posed as a |
*Michael "Mike" Savage (Brendan Kelly) – A former [[CIA]] agent and co-leader of the H.E.A.T. team. He also posed as a beach fashion designer for the model agency and his codename is "Platform". |
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*Catherine (Cat) Avery Pascal ([[Alison Armitage]]) – A French ex-cat burglar, who was required to join the team after being arrested for her crimes. She had to stay with the team for a year in order to avoid prison sentence. She eventually accepted that being on the side of justice was far better. She poses as one of the models of the agency and her codename is "High Dive". |
*Catherine (Cat) Avery Pascal ([[Alison Armitage]]) – A French ex-cat burglar, who was required to join the team after being arrested for her crimes. She had to stay with the team for a year in order to avoid prison sentence. She eventually accepted that being on the side of justice was far better. She poses as one of the models of the agency and her codename is "High Dive". |
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*Brett Richardson (Spencer Rochfort) – A former [[Navy SEAL]] and the team's weapons and explosive expert. Posed as one of the team's models and his codename is "Deep End". |
*Brett Richardson (Spencer Rochfort) – A former [[Navy SEAL]] and the team's weapons and explosive expert. Posed as one of the team's models and his codename is "Deep End". |
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*Krissie Valentine (Holly Floria) – A computer expert. She provides the team with useful information and research for their missions. Poses undercover as one of the models of the agency and, through the season, got romantically involved with Marcos. Her codename is "Spring Board". |
*Krissie Valentine (Holly Floria) – A computer expert. She provides the team with useful information and research for their missions. Poses undercover as one of the models of the agency and, through the season, got romantically involved with Marcos. Her codename is "Spring Board". |
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*Marcos Chavez ([[Randy Vasquez]]) – A member of the [[Federales]] in [[Mexico]] and an expert in undercover missions. He was romantically involved with Krissie. He poses as the one responsible for providing transportation for the equipment the team uses during their work in fashion (and actually, with the equipment used on their missions). Most of his family members have served as providers of useful information. His codename is "Agua Azul". |
*Marcos Chavez ([[Randy Vasquez]]) – A member of the [[Federales]] in [[Mexico]] and an expert in undercover missions. He was romantically involved with Krissie. He poses as the one responsible for providing transportation for the equipment the team uses during their work in fashion (and actually, with the equipment used on their missions) and also as a Taxi driver. Most of his family members have served as providers of useful information. His codename is "Agua Azul". |
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*Tommy Chase ([[Michael Worth]]) – A government member responsible for personality analyses. He is an expert in martial arts and has the "zen warrior" mentality. Poses as one of the team male models; his codename is "Backflip". |
*Tommy Chase ([[Michael Worth]]) – A government member responsible for personality analyses. He is an expert in martial arts and has the "zen warrior" mentality. Poses as one of the team male models; his codename is "Backflip". |
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*Arthur Small (Graham Heywood) – Owner of the beach fashion enterprise, Acapulco Heat beach fashion, which served has the cover for the H.E.A.T. members. Also helped sort out the [[logistics]] of each mission. |
*Arthur Small (Graham Heywood) – Owner of the beach fashion enterprise, Acapulco Heat beach fashion, which served has the cover for the H.E.A.T. members. Also helped sort out the [[logistics]] of each mission. |
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*Joanna Barnes ([[Christa Sauls]]) – The new computer expert of the team and a protégée of Nicole. She can do anything with a computer, though she can never explain how or what she did. Her cover was of one of the employees of the small boutique "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions". Though naive, she struggles to keep up a serious appearance. |
*Joanna Barnes ([[Christa Sauls]]) – The new computer expert of the team and a protégée of Nicole. She can do anything with a computer, though she can never explain how or what she did. Her cover was of one of the employees of the small boutique "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions". Though naive, she struggles to keep up a serious appearance. |
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In Season 2 episode 'Blood Ties', original cast members from Season 1, Spencer Rochfort and Randy Vasquez, returned for a special appearance as their characters Brett Richardson and Marcos Chavez. |
In Season 2 episode 'Blood Ties', original cast members from Season 1, Spencer Rochfort and Randy Vasquez, returned for a special appearance as their characters Brett Richardson and Marcos Chavez. Brett retired from his activities as governamental agent a Marcus, also retired from activity, has become the owner of a limusine company. |
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===Notable guest stars=== |
===Notable guest stars=== |
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* [[James Healey (actor)|James Healey]] as Niel Strake (Season 1) |
* [[James Healey (actor)|James Healey]] as Niel Strake, the actually H.E.A.T. team nemesis. (Season 1) |
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* [[Pedro Armendáriz Jr.]] as Colonel Rodriguez (Season 1) |
* [[Pedro Armendáriz Jr.]] as Colonel Rodriguez (Season 1) |
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* [[Clifton Collins Jr.]] as David Kern (Season 1) |
* [[Clifton Collins Jr.]] as David Kern (Season 1) |
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* [[Tristan Rogers]] as John Hardy (Season 1) |
* [[Tristan Rogers]] as John Hardy (Season 1) |
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* [[James Booth]] as Andre Sokol (Season 1) |
* [[James Booth]] as Andre Sokol (Season 1) |
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* [[Neil Dickson]] as Green Victory Agent (Season 1) |
* [[Neil Dickson]] as Lorenzo Conte, a Green Victory Agent (Season 1) |
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* [[Christopher Neame]] as Werner Steinholtz (Season 1) |
* [[Christopher Neame]] as Werner Steinholtz (Season 1) |
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* [[Liliana Komorowska]] as Frederika Fluke (Season 1) |
* [[Liliana Komorowska]] as Frederika Fluke (Season 1) |
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|titleR = <ref name="U.S.C.O.">From the United States Copyright Office catalog: {{cite web|url=https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First |title=Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search 'Title': "Acapulco HEAT"] |publisher=United States Copyright Office |date= |accessdate=2016-06-20}}</ref> |
|titleR = <ref name="U.S.C.O.">From the United States Copyright Office catalog: {{cite web|url=https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First |title=Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search 'Title': "Acapulco HEAT"] |publisher=United States Copyright Office |date= |accessdate=2016-06-20}}</ref> |
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{{Episode list |
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|DirectedBy = [[Kevin James Dobson]] |
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin James Dobson]] |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore,<br>Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|9|25}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|9|25}} |
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|ProdCode = 101–102 |
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|Title = Code Name: Honeymoon Lost |
|Title = Code Name: Honeymoon Lost |
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|DirectedBy = [[Sidney Hayers]] |
|DirectedBy = [[Sidney Hayers]] |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|9}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|9}} |
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|ProdCode = 103 |
|ProdCode = 103 |
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|Title = Code Name: Strange Bedfellow |
|Title = Code Name: Strange Bedfellow |
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|DirectedBy = [[Henri Safran]] |
|DirectedBy = [[Henri Safran]] |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|16}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|16}} |
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|ProdCode = 109 |
|ProdCode = 109 |
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|AltTitle = Vanished |
|AltTitle = Vanished |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayes |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayes |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|23}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|23}} |
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|ProdCode = 111 |
|ProdCode = 111 |
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|Title = Code Name: Feminine Institution |
|Title = Code Name: Feminine Institution |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|30}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|10|30}} |
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|ProdCode = 105 |
|ProdCode = 105 |
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|Title = Code Name: Desert Dragon |
|Title = Code Name: Desert Dragon |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|6}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|6}} |
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|ProdCode = 112 |
|ProdCode = 112 |
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|Title = Code Name: Archangel |
|Title = Code Name: Archangel |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|13}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|13}} |
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|ProdCode = 104 |
|ProdCode = 104 |
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|Title = Code Name: Arabesque |
|Title = Code Name: Arabesque |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|20}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|20}} |
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|ProdCode = 107 |
|ProdCode = 107 |
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|Title = Code Name: Body Double |
|Title = Code Name: Body Double |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|27}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|11|27}} |
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|ProdCode = 113 |
|ProdCode = 113 |
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|Title = Code Name: Perfect Specimen |
|Title = Code Name: Perfect Specimen |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|12|4}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1993|12|4}} |
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|ProdCode = 106 |
|ProdCode = 106 |
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|Title = Code Name: Easy Riders |
|Title = Code Name: Easy Riders |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Sidney Hayers |
|WrittenBy = Sidney Hayers<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|1|22}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|1|22}} |
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|ProdCode = 115 |
|ProdCode = 115 |
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|Title = Code Name: Rip Van Winkle |
|Title = Code Name: Rip Van Winkle |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|1|29}} |
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|ProdCode = 114 |
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|Title = Code Name: Frame-Up |
|Title = Code Name: Frame-Up |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|12}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|12}} |
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|ProdCode = 108 |
|ProdCode = 108 |
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|Title = Code Name: Ghosts |
|Title = Code Name: Ghosts |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|19}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|19}} |
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|ProdCode = 116 |
|ProdCode = 116 |
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|Title = Code Name: Stranded |
|Title = Code Name: Stranded |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|26}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|2|26}} |
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|ProdCode = 120 |
|ProdCode = 120 |
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|Title = Code Name: Shamrock |
|Title = Code Name: Shamrock |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|3|5}} |
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|Title = Code Name: Stalemate – Part 1 |
|Title = Code Name: Stalemate – Part 1 |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|4|30}} |
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|Title = Code Name: Stalemate – Part 2 |
|Title = Code Name: Stalemate – Part 2 |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|5|7}} |
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|ProdCode = 118 |
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|Title = Code Name: Deep Six |
|Title = Code Name: Deep Six |
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|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
|DirectedBy = Sidney Hayers |
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|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Jon Hardy & |
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Jon Hardy &<br/>J. Barry Herron |t= Steve Hayes<br/>& Daniel Fica}} |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|5|14}} |
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|ProdCode = 121 |
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|Title = Code Name: Assassin |
|Title = Code Name: Assassin |
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|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
|DirectedBy = Harry Ambrose |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore<br/>& Daniel Fica |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|5|21}} |
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1994|5|21}} |
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|ProdCode = 122 |
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|season = 7 |
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|title = 31 |
|title = 31 |
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|DirectedBy = Frank Charles |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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|WrittenBy = Molly Glenmore |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|10|14}} |
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|DirectedBy = Peter George |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|10|21}} |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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|WrittenBy = Peter Collins |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|10|28}} |
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|Title = Code Name: Mr. Paradise |
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|DirectedBy = Brianne Murphy |
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|WrittenBy = Peter Collins |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|4}} |
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|Title = Code Name: The Mouse That Squeaked |
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|DirectedBy = Brianne Murphy |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|11}} |
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|Title = Code Name: Easy Green |
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|DirectedBy = Frank Charles |
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|WrittenBy = Henry Ackerman |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|18}} |
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|Title = Code Name: Dangerous Bait |
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|DirectedBy = Frank Charles |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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|WrittenBy = Steve Hayes |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|23}} |
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|DirectedBy = Frank Charles |
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|DirectedBy = Brianne Murphy |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|13}} |
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|DirectedBy = Peter George |
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|DirectedBy = Henri Safran |
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Mill Creek Entertainment released the entire series on DVD in Region 1 in 2006. On May 6, 2008, Mill Creek Entertainment released ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.- The Complete series'', an 11-disc boxset featuring all 48 episodes of the series. |
Mill Creek Entertainment released the entire series on DVD in Region 1 in 2006. On May 6, 2008, Mill Creek Entertainment released ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.- The Complete series'', an 11-disc boxset featuring all 48 episodes of the series. |
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As of 2010, these releases have been discontinued and are [[out of print]]. As of 2014, all episodes from season 1 |
As of 2010, these releases have been discontinued and are [[out of print]]. As of 2014, all episodes from season 1 could be watched on YouTube, at the Keller Entertainment Group official ''Acapulco H.E.A.T.'' channel, before as of 2021, being available for streaming. |
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As of July 2021, the show is airing on a United States digital channel ''American Classic Entertainment'', otherwise known as Ace. |
As of July 2021, the show is airing on a United States digital channel ''American Classic Entertainment'', otherwise known as Ace. |
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| Acapulco H.E.A.T. | |
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 Acapulco H.E.A.T. title, as it appeared during the first season | |
| Created by | Max A. Keller & Micheline H. Keller |
| Starring | Catherine Oxenberg Brendan Kelly John Vernon Fabio Lydie Denier Alison Armitage Christa Sauls Michael Worth Holly Floria Graham Heywood Spencer Rochfort Randy Vasquez |
| Country of origin | United States France |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Balenciaga Productions M6 Films CNC Les Films du Triangle Film Groupe S. A. (1993–94) France Triangle Films (1996) Max Keller & Micheline Keller Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication (United States) M6 (France) |
| Release | September 28, 1993 – June 5, 1999 |
Acapulco H.E.A.T. is a 1993 syndicated television series. It follows the adventures of the "Hemisphere Emergency Action Team" (H.E.A.T.), a group of top-secret agents based in Acapulco in Mexico, recruited by "C-5", a secret, inter-governmental coalition to fight terrorism and other international crimes. To keep a low profile, the team poses as models and photographers representing a beach-fashion business. The show returned for a second season (production started in 1996) with a new and smaller cast; it aired in Europe in 1997, and in the United States during 1998–99.
Synopsis
[edit]Led by Ashley Hunter-Coddington (Catherine Oxenberg), a former MI6 operative, and Mike Savage (Brendan Kelly), a former CIA agent, the H.E.A.T. members fight international terrorism. They receive their assignments from "Mr. Smith" (John Vernon), the mysterious head of C-5, a secret governmental organization linked to the United Nations. The team operates from both Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and internationally under the 'cover' of a beach fashion enterprise.[1]
The team's members are: Catherine "Cat" Avery Pascal (Alison Armitage), a French former cat-burglar who had to choose between life imprisonment and working in H.E.A.T. for a year in order to have a "clean-slate"; Tommy Chase (Michael Worth), a martial arts expert with a deep understanding of human psychology; Brett Richardson (Spencer Rochfort), a former Navy SEAL with a vast knowledge of explosives.
Krissie Valentine (Holly Floria), a computer genius who can do anything with computers, no matter the situation and, who eventually becomes romantically involved with teammate Marcos Chavez (Randy Vasquez), a member of Mexico's Los Federales, and whose local contacts in their base-of-operations prove very helpful. Arthur Small (Graham Heywood), owner of Acapulco H.E.A.T. Beach Fashion who manages both the team's logistics and its members' false identities in the "Beach Fashion Enterprise" and, Claudio Divanti (Fabio), owner of the hotel where the team is headquartered.
Catherine ("Cat") Avery Pascal and Tommy Chase are the only original characters to return in Season Two. The Season Two storyline explained the time gap (about 3 years) between seasons by stating that the (Season One) H.E.A.T. team had disbanded a few years after the events of Season One. In the interim, "Cat" became a beach-fashion photographer, and Tommy became a "lone wolf", taking odd jobs to survive and still managing to fight local drug dealers. The two were recruited by ex-spy Nicole Bernard (Lydie Denier) and her protégée, Joanna Barnes (Christa Sauls) a computer expert. They continued fighting crime backed by private investors; their "cover": owners of a beach-fashion boutique ("Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashion").[2]
Production
[edit]The show initially produced only one season (1993–94). Following a two-year hiatus, Acapulco H.E.A.T. was brought back for a second season with a mostly new cast.[3] This second season was produced in 1996 for worldwide distribution, but also aired in the U.S. during the 1998–99 television season.[3] A planned third season did not materialize.[3] A total of 48 episodes were made and have developed a fan base and international audience. The series continues to be broadcast on cable and streaming channels.
The show's theme song, "I Feel the Heat,"[4] was sung by Sable Jeffries (first season) and Pepper Mashay (second season).
Cast and characters
[edit]Season 1 (1993–94)
[edit]- Ashley Hunter-Coddington (Catherine Oxenberg) – A former British MI6 operative and one of the co-leaders of the H.E.A.T. team. She is the daughter of an English ambassador stationed in Rome. Her mother was killed by a Red Brigade member while she was still a child. This traumatic event triggered the need to become a government agent. Her codename is "Sarong" and she worked undercover as a beach fashion designer.
- Michael "Mike" Savage (Brendan Kelly) – A former CIA agent and co-leader of the H.E.A.T. team. He also posed as a beach fashion designer for the model agency and his codename is "Platform".
- Catherine (Cat) Avery Pascal (Alison Armitage) – A French ex-cat burglar, who was required to join the team after being arrested for her crimes. She had to stay with the team for a year in order to avoid prison sentence. She eventually accepted that being on the side of justice was far better. She poses as one of the models of the agency and her codename is "High Dive".
- Brett Richardson (Spencer Rochfort) – A former Navy SEAL and the team's weapons and explosive expert. Posed as one of the team's models and his codename is "Deep End".
- Krissie Valentine (Holly Floria) – A computer expert. She provides the team with useful information and research for their missions. Poses undercover as one of the models of the agency and, through the season, got romantically involved with Marcos. Her codename is "Spring Board".
- Marcos Chavez (Randy Vasquez) – A member of the Federales in Mexico and an expert in undercover missions. He was romantically involved with Krissie. He poses as the one responsible for providing transportation for the equipment the team uses during their work in fashion (and actually, with the equipment used on their missions) and also as a Taxi driver. Most of his family members have served as providers of useful information. His codename is "Agua Azul".
- Tommy Chase (Michael Worth) – A government member responsible for personality analyses. He is an expert in martial arts and has the "zen warrior" mentality. Poses as one of the team male models; his codename is "Backflip".
- Arthur Small (Graham Heywood) – Owner of the beach fashion enterprise, Acapulco Heat beach fashion, which served has the cover for the H.E.A.T. members. Also helped sort out the logistics of each mission.
- Claudio Divanti (Fabio) – Owner of the hotel where the team have their headquarters. Used to flirt with Ashley, much to Mike's dislike.
- Mr. Smith (John Vernon) – One of the government representatives of C-5, a secret coalition that tasks H.E.A.T. with their missions. C-5 was composed by various members of the U.N. He is seen only via video link.
Season 2 (1998–99)
[edit]- Catherine (Cat) Avery Pascal (Alison Armitage) – Between the first and second seasons, she became a beach-fashion photographer. As one of the original members of the H.E.A.T. team, she now had to deal with the responsibility of being her own boss. Her new cover was of one of the owners of a small boutique called "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions".
- Tommy Chase (Michael Worth) – Between the first and second seasons, he started seeing the world with more cynical eyes. He launched a personal fight against drug dealers and small crime. He is the other original member of the H.E.A.T. team to join the new team incarnation. His new cover was of an employee of the small boutique "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions".
- Nicole Bernard (Lydie Denier) – A former French spy that re-organized the H.E.A.T. team to help her track a stolen necklace, but decided to keep working with them. Her cover was of one of the owners of a small boutique called "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions". Very serious, she has trouble trusting people, though she has plenty of trust in her new allies.
- Joanna Barnes (Christa Sauls) – The new computer expert of the team and a protégée of Nicole. She can do anything with a computer, though she can never explain how or what she did. Her cover was of one of the employees of the small boutique "Acapulco HEAT Beach Fashions". Though naive, she struggles to keep up a serious appearance.
In Season 2 episode 'Blood Ties', original cast members from Season 1, Spencer Rochfort and Randy Vasquez, returned for a special appearance as their characters Brett Richardson and Marcos Chavez. Brett retired from his activities as governamental agent a Marcus, also retired from activity, has become the owner of a limusine company.
Notable guest stars
[edit]- James Healey as Niel Strake, the actually H.E.A.T. team nemesis. (Season 1)
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Colonel Rodriguez (Season 1)
- Clifton Collins Jr. as David Kern (Season 1)
- Tristan Rogers as John Hardy (Season 1)
- James Booth as Andre Sokol (Season 1)
- Neil Dickson as Lorenzo Conte, a Green Victory Agent (Season 1)
- Christopher Neame as Werner Steinholtz (Season 1)
- Liliana Komorowska as Frederika Fluke (Season 1)
- Vaitiare Hirshon as Carmen Chavez (Season 1)
- Julie Bowen as Danielle Perkins (Season 1)
- Nicholas Ball as Derek Perkins (Season 1)
- Andrew Divoff as The Raven (Season 2)
- David Carradine as Victor Garrison (Season 2)
- Chase Masterson as Gwen (Season 2)
- Catherine McGoohan as Natasha Simonova (Season 1) and Sister Margaret (Season 2)
- Tom Paolino as Finley Fairfax (Season 2)
- Richard Lynch as Elliot Roth (Season 2)
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 22 | September 28, 1993 | May 21, 1994 | |
| 2 | 26 | September 23, 1998 | June 5, 1999 | |
Season 1 (1993–94)
[edit]The first season was produced for syndication in the United States for the 1993–94 television season.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [5] | Directed by [5] | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code [5] |
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| 1 | 1 | "Code Name: Checkmate (Parts 1 & 2)" | Kevin James Dobson | Molly Glenmore, Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | September 25, 1993 | 101–102 |
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| 3 | 3 | "Code Name: Honeymoon Lost" | Sidney Hayers | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | October 9, 1993 | 103 |
| 4 | 4 | "Code Name: Strange Bedfellow" | Henri Safran | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | October 16, 1993 | 109 |
| 5 | 5 | "Code Name: Million Dollar Ladies" "Vanished" | Sidney Hayes | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | October 23, 1993 | 111 |
| 6 | 6 | "Code Name: Feminine Institution" | Harry Ambrose | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | October 30, 1993 | 105 |
| 7 | 7 | "Code Name: Desert Dragon" | Harry Ambrose | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | November 6, 1993 | 112 |
| 8 | 8 | "Code Name: Archangel" | Henri Safran | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | November 13, 1993 | 104 |
| 9 | 9 | "Code Name: Arabesque" | Sidney Hayers | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | November 20, 1993 | 107 |
| 10 | 10 | "Code Name: Body Double" | Harry Ambrose | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | November 27, 1993 | 113 |
| 11 | 11 | "Code Name: Perfect Specimen" | Harry Ambrose | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | December 4, 1993 | 106 |
| 12 | 12 | "Code Name: Easy Riders" | Sidney Hayers | Sidney Hayers & Daniel Fica | January 22, 1994 | 115 |
| 13 | 13 | "Code Name: Rip Van Winkle" | Sidney Hayers | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | January 29, 1994 | 114 |
| 14 | 14 | "Code Name: The Stalking Horse" | Sidney Hayers | Daniel Fica | February 5, 1994 | 119 |
| 15 | 15 | "Code Name: Frame-Up" | Sidney Hayers | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | February 12, 1994 | 108 |
| 16 | 16 | "Code Name: Ghosts" | Sidney Hayers | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | February 19, 1994 | 116 |
| 17 | 17 | "Code Name: Stranded" | Sidney Hayers | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | February 26, 1994 | 120 |
| 18 | 18 | "Code Name: Shamrock" | Harry Ambrose | Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | March 5, 1994 | 110 |
| 19 | 19 | "Code Name: Stalemate – Part 1" | Harry Ambrose | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | April 30, 1994 | 117 |
| 20 | 20 | "Code Name: Stalemate – Part 2" | Harry Ambrose | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | May 7, 1994 | 118 |
| 21 | 21 | "Code Name: Deep Six" | Sidney Hayers | Story by : Jon Hardy & J. Barry Herron Teleplay by : Steve Hayes & Daniel Fica | May 14, 1994 | 121 |
| 22 | 22 | "Code Name: Assassin" | Harry Ambrose | Molly Glenmore & Daniel Fica | May 21, 1994 | 122 |
Season 2 (1998–99)
[edit]The second season was produced in 1996 for European distribution and airing in 1997, but was not syndicated in the United States until the 1998–99 television season. The dates listed below are the U.S. airdates.
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [5] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date (U.S.) | Prod. code [5] |
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| 23 | 1 | "Code Name: The Raven (Part 1)" | Henri Safran | Peter Collins | September 23, 1998 | 201 |
| 24 | 2 | "Code Name: The Raven (Part 2)" | Henri Safran | Peter Collins | September 30, 1998 | 202 |
| 25 | 3 | "Code Name: Spear of Destiny" | Frank Charles | Steve Hayes | October 7, 1998 | 208 |
| 26 | 4 | "Code Name: Day of the Dead" | Henri Safran | Molly Glenmore | October 14, 1998 | 218 |
| 27 | 5 | "Code Name: Dream Girl" | Peter George | John Bull | October 21, 1998 | 209 |
| 28 | 6 | "Code Name: The Killing Club" | Henri Safran | Peter Collins | October 28, 1998 | 206 |
| 29 | 7 | "Code Name: Mr. Paradise" | Brianne Murphy | Peter Collins | November 4, 1998 | 213 |
| 30 | 8 | "Code Name: The Mouse That Squeaked" | Brianne Murphy | Steve Hayes | November 11, 1998 | 221 |
| 31 | 9 | "Code Name: Easy Green" | Frank Charles | Henry Ackerman | November 18, 1998 | 203 |
| 32 | 10 | "Code Name: Dangerous Bait" | Frank Charles | Steve Hayes | November 25, 1998 | 205 |
| 33 | 11 | "Code Name: Million Dollar Man" | Brianne Murphy | Peter Collins | December 2, 1998 | 223 |
| 34 | 12 | "Code Name: Death of a Friendship" | Henri Safran | Steve Hayes | January 23, 1999 | 216 |
| 35 | 13 | "Code Name: Sister Soothsayer" | Frank Charles | Peter Collins | January 30, 1999 | 207 |
| 36 | 14 | "Code Name: Hot Chains" | Brianne Murphy | Steve Hayes | February 6, 1999 | 217 |
| 37 | 15 | "Code Name: Till Death Do Us Part" | Henri Safran | Molly Glenmore | February 13, 1999 | 212 |
| 38 | 16 | "Code Name: Cumshaw" | Brianne Murphy | Henry Ackerman | February 20, 1999 | 211 |
| 39 | 17 | "Code Name: Phantom" | Henri Safran | Molly Glenmore | February 27, 1999 | 224 |
| 40 | 18 | "Code Name: Bucket of Blood" | Henri Safran | Teagan Clive | March 6, 1999 | 210 |
| 41 | 19 | "Code Name: Cult Zero" | Henri Safran | Teagan Clive | March 13, 1999 | 214 |
| 42 | 20 | "Code Name: Blood Ties" | Henri Safran | Steve Hayes | April 24, 1999 | 215 |
| 43 | 21 | "Code Name: Matador" | Henri Safran | Henry Ackerman | May 1, 1999 | 222 |
| 44 | 22 | "Code Name: Juice" | Henri Safran | Teagan Clive | May 8, 1999 | 204 |
| 45 | 23 | "Code Name: Lollipop, Lollipop" | Brianne Murphy | Peter Collins & Paul Nuncio | May 15, 1999 | 219 |
| 46 | 24 | "Code Name: The Stolen Leg" | Peter George | Steve Hayes | May 22, 1999 | 220 |
| 47 | 25 | "Code Name: Flight 401" | Henri Safran | Molly Glenmore | May 29, 1999 | 225 |
| 48 | 26 | "Code Name: I Remember" | Henri Safran | Peter Collins | June 5, 1999 | 226 |
Home media
[edit]Mill Creek Entertainment released the entire series on DVD in Region 1 in 2006. On May 6, 2008, Mill Creek Entertainment released Acapulco H.E.A.T.- The Complete series, an 11-disc boxset featuring all 48 episodes of the series.
As of 2010, these releases have been discontinued and are out of print. As of 2014, all episodes from season 1 could be watched on YouTube, at the Keller Entertainment Group official Acapulco H.E.A.T. channel, before as of 2021, being available for streaming. As of July 2021, the show is airing on a United States digital channel American Classic Entertainment, otherwise known as Ace.
- First season DVDs: contain all episodes, with dual soundtrack (English and Spanish); also include several extras, such as promotional pictures, interviews and bios of the cast, and some TV promos.
- Second season DVDs: contain all episodes, with dual soundtrack (English and Spanish); also include several extras, such as promotional pictures, cast bios, interviews with Michael Worth and Lydie Denier, and a TV promo. The first and second episode contain production commentaries by Worth.
| DVD name | Ep # | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco H.E.A.T.: The Complete First Season | 22 | June 27, 2006 |
| Acapulco H.E.A.T.: The Complete Second and Final Season | 26 | October 31, 2006 |
| Acapulco H.E.A.T.: The Complete Series | 48 | May 6, 2008 |
References
[edit]- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9 ed.). New York: Random House Publishing. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (Volume 1). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-3305-6.
- ^ a b c The 'H.E.A.T.' is on. (1998, November 8). Houston Chronicle, p. 4. Available from NewsBank: Access World News: https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ccclez.idm.oclc.org/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&docref=news/0ED7B9D2827625FB.
- ^ "Acapulco H.E.A.T. (Season 1) Intro - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 16 September 2014.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ a b c d e From the United States Copyright Office catalog: "Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search 'Title': "Acapulco HEAT"]". United States Copyright Office. Retrieved 2016-06-20.