On this day May 7, 1988, the final episode of Ohara aired on ABC, ending its two season run after 30 episodes. The series starred Pat Morita as Lieutenant Ohara, a quiet and disciplined police officer who relied more on wisdom and inner strength than brute force to solve crimes.
Ohara stood out for its focus on Eastern philosophy and introspection in a genre typically filled with action and confrontation. Despite its unique angle and Morita’s strong performance, the show struggled with ratings and was quietly canceled after its second season.
Fun fact: Ohara made Pat Morita one of the first Asian American actors to lead a network TV drama, following his breakout success as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid.
Ohara stood out for its focus on Eastern philosophy and introspection in a genre typically filled with action and confrontation. Despite its unique angle and Morita’s strong performance, the show struggled with ratings and was quietly canceled after its second season.
Fun fact: Ohara made Pat Morita one of the first Asian American actors to lead a network TV drama, following his breakout success as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid.
