# Hawaiian Eye (1959)

> Two private eyes working out of a Waikiki resort take on cases across Hawaii with the help of a loyal cab driver.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/5087

## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 134
- Episode runtime: 60 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: crime, drama
- Created by: Roy Huggins
- Network: ABC
- Cast: Robert Conrad, Anthony Eisley, Poncie Ponce, Connie Stevens, Grant Williams, Troy Donahue, Patric Knowles, Harry Bartell
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052472/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: breezy, sunny, light adventurous, wholesome

## Synopsis

Hawaiian Eye (1959-1963) is an American crime drama series created by Roy Huggins for ABC. Private eyes Tom Lopaka (Robert Conrad) and Tracy Steele (Anthony Eisley) work out of the Hawaiian Village Resort, handling hotel security while taking outside cases hired by guests and locals. Their loyal right-hand man Kazuo Kim, played by Poncie Ponce, runs a taxi company and is always ready to help, providing transport, tips and a reliable street-level network. Each hour-long episode is built around a self-contained case of the week, with the detectives tracking down suspects, untangling schemes and restoring order in a bright tropical setting. Connie Stevens and Grant Williams appear among the principal cast. Across four seasons and 134 episodes, the show balances brisk private eye plotting with the postcard appeal of island scenery and tiki culture. Its tone is breezy and sunny, with light adventure and an easygoing camaraderie between the partners. Fans of Magnum, P.I., 77 Sunset Strip and Surfside 6 will find much to enjoy in its mix of detective work and vacation-style escapism.

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