Shades of L.A.

Shades of L.A.

Shades of L.A.

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Shades of L.A.

1990- 1991

1 Seasons

20 Episodes

6.0(1 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once resuscitated, he can still see the "shades" so goes about helping them.

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3 members

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John D'Aquino

Det. Michael Burton

John D'Aquino

Acting

Warren Berlinger

Lt. James Wesley

Warren Berlinger

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Kenneth Mars

Uncle Louis Burton

Kenneth Mars

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