Cover Up (1984–1985)

Dani Reynolds is photographer. Her life changes after her husband dies. She learned that he was the mild mannered man he said he was but was in reality a government agent. When she found ... See full summary »

Creator:

Glen A. Larson

Stars:

Jennifer O'Neill, Richard Anderson, Mykelti Williamson

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jennifer O'Neill	...	Danielle Reynolds (14 episodes, 1984-1985)
Richard Anderson	...	Henry Towler (13 episodes, 1984-1985)
Mykelti Williamson	...	Rick (11 episodes, 1984-1985)
Irena Ferris	...	Billie (9 episodes, 1984)
Dana Sparks	...	Ashley (9 episodes, 1984)
Ingrid Anderson	...	Gretchen (8 episodes, 1984)
Antony Hamilton	...	Jack Striker (7 episodes, 1984-1985)
Jon-Erik Hexum	...	Mac Harper (7 episodes, 1984)

Storyline

Dani Reynolds is photographer. Her life changes after her husband dies. She learned that he was the mild mannered man he said he was but was in reality a government agent. When she found out that he was murdered, she recruited a former Vietnam Vet Mac Harper to help her find her husbands killers. After doing that, Henry Towner, her husband's boss, offered her her husband's job. Basically, she would continue being a photographer and Mac was one of her models. And Henry would send them anywhere in the world where there are Americans in trouble or criminals that need to be apprehended or enemies of the U.S. that had to be stopped, and they acted pretty much on their own. When Jon-Erik Hexum who played Mac died, Jack Striker joined the show as an actual agent who joined Dani's team as the new model.

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Plot Keywords:

photographer | model | undercover agent | death of husband

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Misión secreta

Filming Locations:

Stage 18, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Glen A. Larson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jon-Erik Hexum was on the 20th Century Fox stage filming for the "Cover-Up" series. While the director of photography and crew were setting up camera positions and lighting for the next scene, Jon-Erik, took his usual break during set-ups, walking over to the prop master's corner on stage, sitting on a stool adjacent to the prop table, where the action props had been placed until required on set. On the prop table, Hexum picked up a revolver that had been placed atop the prop table. The prop master and his assistant, were conversing with Jon-Erik, as Jon held the pistol in his hand, spinning the cartridge, playing like he was planning a game of "Russian Roulette". Jon-Erik raised his hand holding the pistol, pointing the gun at his temple, pulling the trigger. The crew located in the area were shocked with his careless motivation and action, too late to stop him from playing a ruthless game of roulette! The crew never recovered from the loss of their friend and "star".

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Connections

Follows Cover Up: Pilot (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Holding Out for a Hero"
Performed by Elizabeth Daily
Written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford

User Reviews

He stole his big chance from himself

When I was a kid, I was a fan of Jon-Erik Hexum, mainly because of his show "Voyager", so I became a fan of his new show "Cover-Up", it was not Shakespeare and it could have been better but it was fun to watch, a kind of James Bond fantasy show. It was exiting, and the show did his job: entertain boys and get girls (and the mothers of some kids) in love with Jon-Erik Hexum. I was shocked to hear that the "Jon" was "playing" with a "blank semi loaded" gun and shot himself. What was he thinking!? well not much obviously!! This 26 years old man, considered on of the most photogenic men in Hollywood, still almost 20 years later, it is hard to find an actor (good actor) with his good look and great body, the man was a Greek sculpture. He had every thing to become a big screen superstar. He made just one mistake, to treat guns like toys, one thing a I leaned since very young "GUN ARE ALWAYS LOADED, EVEN IF THEY ARE EMPTY", an empty gun should be treated as the most dangerous weapon; as a fact many "accident" (the correct word is criminal negligence)are caused by guns that were supposed to be empty. I feel sorry for Jon and his family, but it would have been worst if he had aimed the gun to an innocent bystander. He lost his live, present and future. He stole happiness from himself.