Unveiling the Stars of "In the Heat of the Night": A Cast of Intrigue and Mystery

The series, which ended in 1995, left a lasting impression, prompting fans' curiosity about where "In the Heat of the Night" cast members are now. Here is what we know. In 1967, Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger starred in the acclaimed In the Heat of the Night, a movie about a Black Philadelphia detective mistakenly accused of murder in a racially. From Carroll O'Connor to Crystal R. Fox, explore the diverse paths and remarkable careers...more. Take a nostalgic journey back to the iconic police drama "In the Heat of the Night" and... In the Heat of the Night debuted in 1988, and, from the beginning, captivated audiences with its portrayal of crime-solving in the American South. Set in a small Mississippi. Before there were any versions, or even visions, of Law and Order, there was In the Heat of the Night. Starring Carroll O’Connor as police chief Bill Gillespie, and Howard.