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The Next Step Beyond (TV Series 1978–1979) Poster

(1978–1979)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

John Newland ... (18 episodes, 1978-1979)
Alan Jay Factor ... (5 episodes, 1978)

Series Writing Credits  

Merwin Gerard ... (creator) (15 episodes, 1978-1979)
Merwin Gerard ... (writer) (11 episodes, 1978)
Merwin Gerard ... (executive story consultant) (6 episodes, 1978)
Merwin Gerard ... (story) (3 episodes, 1978-1979)
Harry Spalding ... (writer) (2 episodes, 1978)
Harry Spalding ... (teleplay) (1 episode, 1979)
Arthur C. Pierce ... (teleplay) (2 episodes, 1978)
Arthur C. Pierce ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Robert Biheller ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Ed Burnham ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Clifford Campion ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Bernard Gerard ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Peter Germano ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
W. Dal Jenkins ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Christopher Lofton ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)
Jerry Sohl ... (writer) (1 episode, 1978)

Series Cast  

John Newland ...  Self - Host 25 episodes, 1978-1979
Henry Brandon ...  The Prosecuting Attorney / ... 2 episodes, 1978
Craig Littler ...  Mr. Terence / ... 2 episodes, 1978
Martin Rudy Martin Rudy ...  Dr. Hartfield 2 episodes, 1978
Majel Barrett ...  Neva 1 episode, 1978
Robert Walker Jr. ...  Walter Hastings 1 episode, 1978
William Campbell ...  Chad 1 episode, 1978
Mark Goddard ...  Larry Hollis 1 episode, 1978
Laraine Stephens ...  Cathy Terence 1 episode, 1978
Kathleen King ...  Leslie 1 episode, 1978
Meredith MacRae ...  Sara Westerly 1 episode, 1978
Simone Griffeth ...  Susan Elston 1 episode, 1978
Lawrence P. Casey ...  David Peters 1 episode, 1978
Brioni Farrell ...  Cathy LeMasters 1 episode, 1979
James Keach ...  Chris Stabler 1 episode, 1978
Paul Petersen ...  Mitch 1 episode, 1978
Luana Anders ...  Harriet Jessup 1 episode, 1978
Frank Ashmore ...  Peter Holmby 1 episode, 1978
Eloy Casados ...  Mendoza 1 episode, 1978
Zina Bethune ...  Diane Hollis 1 episode, 1978
James Houghton ...  Randall Prieste 1 episode, 1978
Lewis Van Bergen ...  Cary de Witt 1 episode, 1978
Ben Andrews ...  Phillip Barlow 1 episode, 1978
David Gilliam ...  Daniel Gardner 1 episode, 1978
Meridith Baer ...  Helen Chambers 1 episode, 1978
Nick Holt Nick Holt ...  Tom Westerly 1 episode, 1978
Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald ...  George Chambers 1 episode, 1978
Joe Bratcher Joe Bratcher ...  Larry Elston 1 episode, 1978
Toni Bull Bua Toni Bull Bua ...  Caroline Adams 1 episode, 1978
Yvonne Regalado Yvonne Regalado ...  Montine Gillespie 1 episode, 1978
Susan Keller Susan Keller ...  Carrie Jarris 1 episode, 1978
Phillip Clark ...  Bill Maxwell 1 episode, 1979
Anne Helm ...  Ellen Chambers 1 episode, 1978
H.M. Wynant ...  Frank Jarris 1 episode, 1978
Ana Alicia ...  Angela Mendoza 1 episode, 1978
Patricia Joyce ...  Lucianne Court 1 episode, 1978
Angus Duncan 1 episode, 1978
Michael Stroka ...  Donk / ... 1 episode, 1978
Lynn Benisch ...  Valerie 1 episode, 1978
Elaine Princi ...  Jan Barlow 1 episode, 1978
Jean Gillespie ...  (Aunt) Alice 1 episode, 1978
Robert Cleaves Robert Cleaves ...  Anderson 1 episode, 1978
Alan Jay Factor Alan Jay Factor ...  Police Sgt. Renaud 1 episode, 1978
John Harding John Harding ...  Dr. Carl Ferris 1 episode, 1978
Michael Heit Michael Heit ...  The Man 1 episode, 1978
Crane Jackson ...  Doctor 1 episode, 1978
Gene Bua Gene Bua ...  Paul Adams 1 episode, 1978
Sandra McCulley Sandra McCulley ...  Dorothy Peters 1 episode, 1978
Peter Skinner Peter Skinner ...  Harry Chambers 1 episode, 1978
Lisa Pera Lisa Pera ...  Mrs. Riva 1 episode, 1979
Leonard Stone ...  Dr. Whitewood 1 episode, 1978
Virginia Leith ...  Mrs. Whittaker 1 episode, 1978
Michael Bell ...  Jeff August 1 episode, 1978
Bill Zuckert ...  Bart Hudson 1 episode, 1978
Julie Parrish ...  Dr. Elizabeth Turner 1 episode, 1978
Lorna Thayer ...  Miss Argus 1 episode, 1978
Audrey Christie ...  Elsie 1 episode, 1978
Sam Chew Jr. Sam Chew Jr. ...  Dr. Green 1 episode, 1978
Karin Mani ...  Tiare 1 episode, 1978
Barbara George Barbara George 1 episode, 1978
Sheldon Allman Sheldon Allman ...  John 1 episode, 1978
Carol Connors Carol Connors ...  Valier McKay 1 episode, 1978
Thomas Bellin Thomas Bellin ...  Alex Peters 1 episode, 1978
Tom Gerrard ...  Teddy Mullins 1 episode, 1978
Bryan Scott Bryan Scott 1 episode, 1978
Edmund Stoiber Edmund Stoiber ...  Sam Landis 1 episode, 1978
Christopher Ellis Christopher Ellis ...  Hitchhiker 1 episode, 1978
Radames Pera ...  Elton Connors 1 episode, 1979
Debbie Lytton ...  Carolyn Peters 1 episode, 1978
Ray Stricklyn ...  Mr. Morrison 1 episode, 1978
Dee Carroll 1 episode, 1978
Biff Elliot ...  The Sergeant 1 episode, 1978
Buck Young ...  Sheriff 1 episode, 1978
Peter Forster ...  Jason 1 episode, 1978
George Skaff George Skaff ...  The Doctor 1 episode, 1978
Josephine Premice Josephine Premice ...  Mambo 1 episode, 1978
Michael Potter 1 episode, 1978
Wendy Cutler Wendy Cutler ...  The Hotel Clerk 1 episode, 1978
Joseph G. Medalis Joseph G. Medalis 1 episode, 1978
Larry Watson Larry Watson ...  Robert Whittaker 1 episode, 1978
Clint Young Clint Young ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1978
Lee Anthony Lee Anthony ...  William Goldman 1 episode, 1978
Erik Howell Erik Howell ...  Steve Colton 1 episode, 1978
Anthony Canne Anthony Canne 1 episode, 1978
Miles Shearer Miles Shearer ...  Frank Jessup 1 episode, 1978
Kathleen Bracken Kathleen Bracken ...  Joan Watson 1 episode, 1979
Gary Vinson ...  Factory Foreman 1 episode, 1978
Robert V. Barron ...  Peter Combs 1 episode, 1978
Diana Hale Diana Hale ...  Gypsy 1 episode, 1978
Gil Lamb ...  Man at Farm 1 episode, 1978
Bobb Hopkins ...  Officer Gates 1 episode, 1978
Dee Cooper 1 episode, 1978
Steve Mitchell Steve Mitchell 1 episode, 1978
Rhonda Hopkins Rhonda Hopkins ...  Mrs. Morrison 1 episode, 1978
Anakorita Anakorita ...  Madame Auber 1 episode, 1978
Marland Proctor ...  Vincent Tanner 1 episode, 1978
Lola Fisher Lola Fisher ...  Helen August 1 episode, 1978
Marcia Mohr Marcia Mohr ...  The Woman Patient 1 episode, 1978
Sally Swift Sally Swift ...  Jessie 1 episode, 1978
Scott Edward Allen Scott Edward Allen ...  young Peter 1 episode, 1978
Russ Marin ...  Detective Gans 1 episode, 1979
William Wintersole 1 episode, 1978
Paul Kent Paul Kent ...  Dr. Morgan 1 episode, 1978
M.G. Kelly M.G. Kelly ...  Paramedic 1 episode, 1978
Michael Rougas Michael Rougas ...  George Mason 1 episode, 1978
Sandy Champion Sandy Champion 1 episode, 1978
Larry Barton Larry Barton ...  Manager 1 episode, 1978
Jay Zuckerman Jay Zuckerman ...  The Jury Foreman 1 episode, 1978
Jennifer Germain Jennifer Germain ...  young Valerie 1 episode, 1978
Shannon White Shannon White ...  The Morrison Child 1 episode, 1978
Warren W. Smith Warren W. Smith ...  The Guard 1 episode, 1978
Dinah Anne Rogers ...  Eleanor Synder 1 episode, 1979
Marco Lopez Marco Lopez ...  Homero Robles 1 episode, 1978
Lainie Miller ...  The Nurse 1 episode, 1978
Ed Ness Ed Ness 1 episode, 1978
Deborah Alexakos Deborah Alexakos ...  Susan 1 episode, 1978
Jeffrey Pinto Jeffrey Pinto ...  young Teddy 1 episode, 1978
Kelly Gallagher Kelly Gallagher ...  Jill August 1 episode, 1978
Paul Richards Paul Richards ...  Insurance Broker 1 episode, 1978
John Dresden ...  Second Man 1 episode, 1979
Ray Duke Ray Duke ...  John Berson 1 episode, 1978
Don Monte Don Monte 1 episode, 1978
Mike Masters Mike Masters ...  the Sheriff 1 episode, 1978
Milton Perlow Milton Perlow ...  The Anesthesiologist 1 episode, 1978
Sonny Carber Sonny Carber ...  Bank Security Guard 1 episode, 1978
Paul LeClair ...  Terry Canfield 1 episode, 1979
Paul Hampton ...  The Surgeon 1 episode, 1978
Shawn Michaels Shawn Michaels ...  Officer Davis 1 episode, 1978
Charles Howerton ...  George LeMasters 1 episode, 1979
Lisa Moore ...  The Nurse 1 episode, 1978
Diane Butler Diane Butler ...  Sandra 1 episode, 1978
Grace Lee Whitney ...  Dr. Dorothy Alsworth 1 episode, 1978
Lana Wood ...  Peg Enright 1 episode, 1978
Martine Beswick ...  Helen Wiley 1 episode, 1978
Eileen Dietz ...  Melissa Guzman 1 episode, 1978
Noah Keen ...  Harold Cascomb 1 episode, 1978
Pat Renella ...  Doug Taylor 1 episode, 1978
Roberto Contreras ...  Carlos 1 episode, 1978
Colby Chester ...  Mark 1 episode, 1978
Michael Christian ...  Carl Graham 1 episode, 1978
Delos V. Smith Jr. Delos V. Smith Jr. ...  Gus 1 episode, 1978
Olive Dunbar ...  Mrs. Wyckoff 1 episode, 1978
Louis Quinn ...  Ferris 1 episode, 1978
Whitney Rydbeck 1 episode, 1978
George Ball George Ball ...  Ben Morrison 1 episode, 1978
Alexandra Morgan Alexandra Morgan ...  Sharon Weaver 1 episode, 1978
John Lawrence John Lawrence ...  Bartender 1 episode, 1978
Enrique Novi ...  Manny Guzman 1 episode, 1978
Tamar Cooper Tamar Cooper 1 episode, 1978
Paulette Breen Paulette Breen ...  Maggie Graham 1 episode, 1978
Tasha Zemrus Tasha Zemrus ...  Patty 1 episode, 1978
Santy Josol Santy Josol ...  Tadashi 1 episode, 1978
Peter Griffin Peter Griffin 1 episode, 1978
Lee Warrick Lee Warrick ...  Mrs. Jordan 1 episode, 1978
Nathan Adler Nathan Adler 1 episode, 1978
Kelly Gallagher Kelly Gallagher ...  Jill August 1 episode, 1978
Max West Max West ...  Lawrence Whitaker 1 episode, 1978
Kathleen Brown Kathleen Brown ...  Mary Sutter 1 episode, 1978
James Camino James Camino ...  Hank 1 episode, 1978
Sandra Clark Sandra Clark ...  Debbie 1 episode, 1978
Ryan Macdonald Ryan Macdonald 1 episode, 1978
Stephen A. Clark Stephen A. Clark ...  Alan 1 episode, 1978
Nancy Stevens Nancy Stevens ...  Christiana Hartford 1 episode, 1978
Bonnie L. DeSouza Bonnie L. DeSouza ...  Court Stenographer unknown episodes

Series Produced by 

Collier Young ... executive producer (14 episodes, 1978-1979)
Alan Jay Factor ... producer (13 episodes, 1978-1979)
Mitchell L. Gamson ... co-producer (12 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Music by 

Ron Ramin ... (8 episodes, 1978)
Mark Snow ... (5 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Cinematography by 

Mike Sweeten ... (13 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Editing by 

Phil Tucker ... (6 episodes, 1978-1979)
Bernard Gribble ... (4 episodes, 1978)
Douglass M. Stewart Jr. ... (1 episode, 1978)

Series Casting By 

Marvin Paige ... (8 episodes, 1978)

Series Art Direction by 

Elayne Barbara Ceder ... (12 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Makeup Department 

Penelope Staley ... makeup artist (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Trilby Taylor ... hair stylist / hairdresser (12 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Production Management 

Phil Tucker ... post-production supervisor (5 episodes, 1978)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Gary LaPoten ... first assistant director / assistant director (10 episodes, 1978-1979)
Mitchell Factor ... second assistant director (7 episodes, 1978)
David Nicksay ... first assistant director / assistant director (7 episodes, 1978)
Shelley Jensen ... associate director (4 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Art Department 

Al Bernay ... property master (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Cliff Bernay ... property master (7 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Sound Department 

Bill Edmondson ... sound mixer / recording mixer (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Lawrence Mann ... dialogue editor (1 episode, 1978)

Series Visual Effects by 

Ron Hays ... visual effects producer: titles (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Ted Holt ... gaffer (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Doug J. Campbell ... key grip (11 episodes, 1978-1979)
Fredrick Albrecht ... key grip (1 episode, 1978)

Series Casting Department 

Skitch Hendricks ... assistant casting (8 episodes, 1978)
Marvin Paige ... casting (5 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Cheryl Beasley Blackwell ... costumer (12 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Editorial Department 

Phil Tucker ... post production supervisor (1 episode, 1978)

Series Location Management 

Ron Windred ... location manager (5 episodes, 1978-1979)
James Tadevic ... location manager (5 episodes, 1978)
Michael John Meehan ... location manager (2 episodes, 1978)

Series Music Department 

Mark Snow ... composer: theme music / theme music (11 episodes, 1978)
Carol Connors ... lyrics by / theme song: "Hello Meant Goodbye" (1 episode, 1978)

Series Script and Continuity Department 

Andrea Walzer ... script supervisor (12 episodes, 1978-1979)

Series Transportation Department 

Tom Blomquist ... transportation captain (7 episodes, 1978)

Series Additional Crew 

Rivian Bell ... assistant to producer / assistant to the producer (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Deborah ... production secretary (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Mimi Rothman Schapiro ... production assistant (12 episodes, 1978-1979)
Norman Marcus ... production associate / production auditor (11 episodes, 1978-1979)
Cheryl Davis ... secretary to the producer / secretary to producer (6 episodes, 1978)
Mitchell Factor ... stage manager (5 episodes, 1978-1979)
Gary Gamson ... stage manager (5 episodes, 1978-1979)
Merwin Gerard ... executive story consultant (5 episodes, 1978-1979)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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