Shades of L.A.

7.0 (2 votes)• 1990• 60m•Ended

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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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Starring Cast: John D'Aquino, Warren Berlinger, Kenneth Mars

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John D'Aquino

Det. Michael Burton

Warren Berlinger

Lt. James Wesley

Kenneth Mars

Uncle Louis Burton

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