Sidekicks (TV series)
Sidekicks is a martial arts television series, a spin-off of the Walt Disney 1986 special, The Last Electric Knight. The series starred Ernie Reyes Jr. as Ernie Lee, the Last Electric Knight, and Gil Gerard as Sergeant Jake Rizzo. Sidekicks aired as part of ABC's Friday night primetime lineup during the 1986–1987 season at 9 pm. After Life with Lucy was cancelled, Sidekicks moved to Saturdays at 8 pm.
Synopsis
Sergeant Jake Rizzo is chosen by Sabasan as tutor of his grandson Ernie Lee, the last heir of an ancient clan of special martial artists and a highly trained karate fighter. Rizzo becomes Ernie's foster father.Ernie often finds himself in dangerous situations, such as when bullies at school or toughs on the streets of Los Angeles threaten him or his friends. Other times, his adoptive father needs help when criminals which he has captured try to escape or try to harm him. With Ernie's quick moves, unique powerful skills and the clever advice of his deceased grandfather, he overcomes these difficulties and triumphs.
Characters
- Ernie Lee – the Last Electric Knight and the main character of the series; an adept in martial arts
- Sergeant Jake Rizzo – Ernie's adoptive father; a police officer
- Patricia Blake – Ernie's social worker and Rizzo's love interest
- Sabasan – Ernie's deceased grandfather, who appears through the series in short flashbacks. As Ernie is faced with new dilemmas in each episode, he often meditates in order to reach the appropriate solution. In a similar fashion to Luke's role as Master Po in the 1970s TV series Kung Fu, Ernie recalls advice previously given to him by Sabasan which helps him in the present.
- Capt. Blanks – commanding officer at Rizzo's police station
- Det. R.T. Mooney – Sgt. Rizzo's partner
Episode list
TV movie
Season 1
Alternative titles
- Le Chevalier Lumière
- ילד הקראטה
- El Karateca eléctrico
- Compañeros
- El Pequeño Karateca
- O Pequeno Mestre
- 태권소년 어니
- 功夫小子
- Az utolsólovag
- Partnerzy
- ''Partnerid''
Series ownership