Skag (1980– )

Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forced him to stay at home and try to put his life back together and deal with family ... See full summary »

Creator:

Abby Mann

Stars:

Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Karl Malden	...	Pete "Skag" Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Piper Laurie	...	Jo Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Craig Wasson	...	David Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Peter Gallagher	...	John Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Kathryn Holcomb	...	Patricia Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Leslie Ackerman	...	Barbara Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
George Voskovec	...	Petar Skagska (6 episodes, 1980)
Powers Boothe	...	Whalen (6 episodes, 1980)
Frank Campanella	...	Paczka (5 episodes, 1980)
Shirley Stoler	...	Dottie Jessup (5 episodes, 1980)
Richard Bright	...	Madman Messisik (3 episodes, 1980)

Storyline

Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forced him to stay at home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems which included his younger second wife Jo, and his three children whom were David (age 24) who worked at the steel mill, the shy and insecure Patricia (age 18) and the rebellious Barbara (age 15) as well as Skag's father Petar living with them as an invalid due to a major stroke of his own.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 1980 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Connections

Follows Skag: Pilot (1980)

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