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Sep 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 16 1987 – The Oldest Rookie Premiered on CBS.

On this day September 16 1987, the police drama The Oldest Rookie premiered on CBS. The series followed Officer Ike Porter, played by Paul Sorvino, a veteran cop who returned to the force as a rookie after years away.

The show paired Porter with a younger partner, David Ackroyd as Detective Tony Jonas, creating a dynamic that explored both generational clashes and mutual respect as they worked cases...

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