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| genre = [[Police procedural|Police drama]] |
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| creator = Richard Fielder |
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| writer = Sean Baine<br>Stephen Downing<br>Richard Fielder<br>Rick Kelbaugh<br>Chester Krumholz<br>Mark Rodgers |
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| director = Edward M. Abroms<br>[[Virgil W. Vogel|Virgil Vogel]] |
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|writer = Sean Baine<br>Stephen Downing<br>Richard Fielder<br>Rick Kelbaugh<br>Chester Krumholz<br>Mark Rodgers |
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| starring = [[David Cassidy]]<br>[[Simon Oakland]]<br>Wendy Rastatter |
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| composer = [[Harry Betts]] |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| num_seasons = 1 |
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| num_episodes = 10 |
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| executive_producer = [[David Gerber]] |
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| producer = Mark Rodgers<br>Mel Swope |
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|executive_producer = [[David Gerber]] |
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| cinematography = Al Francis<br>John V. LaBarbera<br>Jack Whitman |
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|producer = Mark Rodgers<br>Mel Swope |
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| runtime = 45–48 min |
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|cinematography = Al Francis<br>John V. LaBarbera<br>Jack Whitman |
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| company = [[Columbia Pictures Television]]<br>David Gerber Productions |
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|runtime = 45–48 min |
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| channel = [[NBC]] |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|1978|11|02}} |
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| last_aired = {{End date|1979|07|12}} |
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|audio_format = [[Monaural]] |
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|first_aired = {{Start date|1978|11|02}} |
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|last_aired = {{End date|1979|07|12}} |
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'''''David Cassidy: Man Undercover''''' (the word "undercover" in the series title appeared at various times written as one word or two) |
'''''David Cassidy: Man Undercover''''' (the word "undercover" in the series title appeared at various times written as one word or two) is an American [[Police procedural|police drama]] starring [[David Cassidy]], four years after his run starring in ''[[The Partridge Family]]'', his first starring role since that series was cancelled. The series was spun off after Cassidy starred in a special two-hour episode of ''[[Police Story (1973 TV series)|Police Story]]'', titled "A Chance to Live", which aired in May 1978; this episode served as the [[television pilot|pilot]] for ''Man Undercover''. |
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In ''A Chance to Live'', Cassidy portrayed undercover [[police]] officer Dan Shay, a cop who successfully infiltrates a high-school drug ring as a fellow student. Cassidy earned an [[Emmy Award]] nomination for Best Dramatic Actor for the role. He reprised the role of Officer Shay for the ''Man Undercover'' series, which aired on [[NBC]] from November 2, 1978 to July 12, 1979. Only ten episodes of the show aired prior to its cancellation. |
In ''A Chance to Live'', Cassidy portrayed undercover [[police]] officer Dan Shay, a cop who successfully infiltrates a high-school drug ring as a fellow student. Cassidy earned an [[Emmy Award]] nomination for Best Dramatic Actor for the role. He reprised the role of Officer Shay for the ''Man Undercover'' series, which aired on [[NBC]] from November 2, 1978 to July 12, 1979. Only ten episodes of the show aired prior to its cancellation. |
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The role of Shay's wife, portrayed in "A Chance to Live" by [[Dee Wallace]], was recast with actress Wendy Rastatter for the actual series. |
The role of Shay's wife, portrayed in "A Chance to Live" by [[Dee Wallace]], was recast with actress Wendy Rastatter for the actual series. |
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This show is the last new filmed series from [[Columbia Pictures Television]] to display a copyright notice at the beginning under the show's logo in the opening credits.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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Set in [[Los Angeles]], the series stars Cassidy as undercover police officer Dan Shay. Each episode featured Shay going undercover in a different case. [[Simon Oakland]] starred as the head of Shay's undercover team. |
Set in [[Los Angeles]], the series stars Cassidy as undercover police officer Dan Shay. Each episode featured Shay going undercover in a different case. [[Simon Oakland]] starred as the head of Shay's undercover team. |
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The plot of a twenty-something cop going undercover in high school would be used more popularly the following decade in ''[[21 Jump Street]]''. |
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==Episodes== |
==Episodes== |
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|Title=Running the Hill |
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|DirectedBy=[[Bernard McEveety]] |
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| 1-1 || "Running the Hill" || November 2, 1978 |
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|WrittenBy=[[Stephen Downing (producer)|Sean Baine]] |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|11|2}} |
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| 1-2 || "Baby Makes Three" || November 9, 1978 |
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| 1-3 || "Cage of Steel" || November 16, 1978 |
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| 1-4 || "Deadly Convoy" || November 23, 1978 |
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|Title=Baby Makes Three |
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| 1-5 || "Flashpoint" || December 7, 1978 |
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|DirectedBy=Vince Edwards |
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|WrittenBy=Dallas L. Barnes |
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| 1-6 || "RX For Dying" || December 21, 1978 |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|11|9}} |
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| 1-7 || "Firestorm" || December 28, 1978 |
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| 1-8 || "Teammates" || January 4, 1979 |
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| 1-9 || "Nightwork" || July 5, 1979 |
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|Title=Cage of Steel |
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|DirectedBy=Sam Wanamaker |
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| 1-10 || "Death Is a Close Friend, Too" || July 12, 1979 |
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|WrittenBy=Walter Dallenbach |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|11|16}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=4 |
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|Title=Deadly Convoy |
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|DirectedBy=[[Alvin Ganzer]] |
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|WrittenBy=E. Arthur Kean |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|11|23}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=5 |
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|Title=Flashpoint |
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|DirectedBy=Alexander Singer |
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|WrittenBy=Mark Rodgers |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|12|7}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=6 |
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|Title=RX for Dying |
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|DirectedBy=Don Medford |
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|WrittenBy=[[Stephen Downing (producer)|Sean Baine]] |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|12|21}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=7 |
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|Title=Firestorm |
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|DirectedBy=[[Edward M. Abroms]] |
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|WrittenBy=Mark Rodgers |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1978|12|28}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=8 |
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|Title=Teammates |
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|DirectedBy=Alf Kjellin |
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|WrittenBy=Richard Kelbaugh |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1979|1|4}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=9 |
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|Title=Nightwork |
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|DirectedBy=[[Edward M. Abroms]] |
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|WrittenBy={{StoryTeleplay|s= Kendelle J. Blaire|t= Chester Krumholz}} |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1979|7|5}} |
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|EpisodeNumber=10 |
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|Title=Death is a Close Friend, Too |
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|DirectedBy=[[Virgil W. Vogel]] |
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|WrittenBy={{StoryTeleplay|s= Sy Salkowitz|t= Chester Krumholz}} |
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1979|7|12}} |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 01:01, 29 March 2024
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David Cassidy: Man Undercover | |
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Genre | Police drama |
Created by | Richard Fielder |
Written by | Sean Baine Stephen Downing Richard Fielder Rick Kelbaugh Chester Krumholz Mark Rodgers |
Directed by | Edward M. Abroms Virgil Vogel |
Starring | David Cassidy Simon Oakland Wendy Rastatter |
Composer | Harry Betts |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
Production | |
Executive producer | David Gerber |
Producers | Mark Rodgers Mel Swope |
Cinematography | Al Francis John V. LaBarbera Jack Whitman |
Running time | 45–48 min |
Production companies | Columbia Pictures Television David Gerber Productions |
Original release | |
Network | NBC |
Release | November 2, 1978 July 12, 1979 | –
David Cassidy: Man Undercover (the word "undercover" in the series title appeared at various times written as one word or two) is an American police drama starring David Cassidy, four years after his run starring in The Partridge Family, his first starring role since that series was cancelled. The series was spun off after Cassidy starred in a special two-hour episode of Police Story, titled "A Chance to Live", which aired in May 1978; this episode served as the pilot for Man Undercover.
In A Chance to Live, Cassidy portrayed undercover police officer Dan Shay, a cop who successfully infiltrates a high-school drug ring as a fellow student. Cassidy earned an Emmy Award nomination for Best Dramatic Actor for the role. He reprised the role of Officer Shay for the Man Undercover series, which aired on NBC from November 2, 1978 to July 12, 1979. Only ten episodes of the show aired prior to its cancellation.
The role of Shay's wife, portrayed in "A Chance to Live" by Dee Wallace, was recast with actress Wendy Rastatter for the actual series.
This show is the last new filmed series from Columbia Pictures Television to display a copyright notice at the beginning under the show's logo in the opening credits.[citation needed]
Synopsis
[edit]Set in Los Angeles, the series stars Cassidy as undercover police officer Dan Shay. Each episode featured Shay going undercover in a different case. Simon Oakland starred as the head of Shay's undercover team.
The plot of a twenty-something cop going undercover in high school would be used more popularly the following decade in 21 Jump Street.
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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1 | "Running the Hill" | Bernard McEveety | Sean Baine | November 2, 1978 |
2 | "Baby Makes Three" | Vince Edwards | Dallas L. Barnes | November 9, 1978 |
3 | "Cage of Steel" | Sam Wanamaker | Walter Dallenbach | November 16, 1978 |
4 | "Deadly Convoy" | Alvin Ganzer | E. Arthur Kean | November 23, 1978 |
5 | "Flashpoint" | Alexander Singer | Mark Rodgers | December 7, 1978 |
6 | "RX for Dying" | Don Medford | Sean Baine | December 21, 1978 |
7 | "Firestorm" | Edward M. Abroms | Mark Rodgers | December 28, 1978 |
8 | "Teammates" | Alf Kjellin | Richard Kelbaugh | January 4, 1979 |
9 | "Nightwork" | Edward M. Abroms | Story by : Kendelle J. Blaire Teleplay by : Chester Krumholz | July 5, 1979 |
10 | "Death is a Close Friend, Too" | Virgil W. Vogel | Story by : Sy Salkowitz Teleplay by : Chester Krumholz | July 12, 1979 |
External links
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- 1978 American television series debuts
- 1979 American television series endings
- 1970s American drama television series
- 1970s American police procedural television series
- American English-language television shows
- Fictional portrayals of the Los Angeles Police Department
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- American television spin-offs
- NBC television dramas
- United States drama television series stubs