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'''''Riptide''''' was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. [[Perry King]] and [[Joe Penny]] starred in the series as Cody and Nick, two Army veterans who run a private detective agency based out of a Southern California marina aboard a boat named Riptide. They are assisted by "Boz" ([[Thom Bray]]), an expert computer hacker whom they met in the military. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell, who was responsible for many classic 80's action series including ''[[The A-Team]]'', which aired immediately before ''Riptide'' | '''''Riptide''''' was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. [[Perry King]] and [[Joe Penny]] starred in the series as Cody and Nick, two Army veterans who run a private detective agency based out of a Southern California marina aboard a boat named Riptide. They are assisted by "Boz" ([[Thom Bray]]), an expert computer hacker whom they met in the military. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell, who was responsible for many classic 80's action series including ''[[The A-Team]]'', which aired immediately before ''Riptide'' on Tuesday nights. One of the notable aspects of the show was the bright pink Korean War era Sikorsky S-58 helicopter named "Screaming Mimi" flown by Nick. | ||
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Riptide was an action-adventure series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. Perry King and Joe Penny starred in the series as Cody and Nick, two Army veterans who run a private detective agency based out of a Southern California marina aboard a boat named Riptide. They are assisted by "Boz" (Thom Bray), an expert computer hacker whom they met in the military. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell, who was responsible for many classic 80's action series including The A-Team, which aired immediately before Riptide on Tuesday nights. One of the notable aspects of the show was the bright pink Korean War era Sikorsky S-58 helicopter named "Screaming Mimi" flown by Nick.
The following weapons were used in the television series Riptide:
Handguns
Colt Mark IV Series 70
Both Cody Allen (Perry King) and Nick Ryder (Joe Penny) carry the Colt Mark IV Series 70 as their sidearm.
Colt Trooper Mk III
The Colt Trooper Mk III is another revolver often carried by various characters throughout the show.
Colt Lawman MK III
A nickel plated Colt Lawman MK III is used throughout the series as well.
Heckler & Koch VP70
A Heckler & Koch VP70 is seen among the weapons used.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Among the vast arsenal of revolvers featured is the Smith & Wesson Model 10.
Submachine Guns & Semi-Auto Carbines
Uzi Carbine
The Uzi Carbine also is seen in the series.
Wilkinson Arms Linda pistol
A Wilkinson Arms Linda machine pistol converted to full-auto is used.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
Rifles
AKM
AKMs are seen throughout the series. Cody mentions the rifle as an "AK-47" in (S1E10).
IMI Galil
The IMI Galil is seen used as a sniper weapon.
M16/SP1
The M16/SP1 is seen used by Cody and Nick throughout the series.
Miscellaneous
M67
M67 hand grenades packed in a jar is seen dropped by Murray from a helicopter in (S1E03).
