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6 April 1986 (USA)
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When a man is exposed to an alien gas, he acquires the ability to heal instantly and survive any injury or toxin. full summary | add synopsis
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A show I've never forgotten
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Scott Bakula | ... | Jeffrey Wilder | |
| Ellen Bry | ... | Karen McCorder | |
| Joey Cramer | ... | Eric Wilder | |
| John Bloom | ... | Harry Murphy | |
| Herschel Bernardi | ... | Art Bogosian | |
| John Anderson | ... | Holbrook | |
| Dale Wilson | ... | Rudy | |
| Cindy Higgins | ... | Allison | |
| Charles Siegel | ... | Cabbie | |
| Joseph Golland | ... | Meek man | |
| Ian Tracey | ... | Robbery youth | |
| Ted Stidder | ... | Dr. Allen | |
| George Josef | ... | Guide guard | |
| Campbell Lane | ... | General | |
| Terry Moore | ... | Distinguished man |
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Indestructible Man (USA) (working title)
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96 min
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Herschel Bernardi's final performance.
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Karen McCorder:
When this is over I think you should have a complete physical.
Jeffrey Wilder: I was perfectly alright before I became indestructible.
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Jeffrey Wilder: I was perfectly alright before I became indestructible.
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Featured in The Best TV Shows That Never Were (2004) (TV)
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Apparently, I was 7 years old when I caught I-Man on television. I had no idea what it was, and I have no idea why I was watching it, but even at that age, the premise was so unique to me; so fascinating. Nearly twenty years later, the memory of that one viewing stayed with me until this very moment when, in doing a search on Scott Bakula, I found the entry for this show. Previously, I'd had no idea what it was called, who was in it, or even that it had been a pilot for a TV show that was never picked up. I had thought it was a made for TV movie.
It's hard to work from an 18 year old memory, but what stood out about I-Man was the combined science fiction premise of a man who's unique power is to heal (an understated ability, but one with many uses), as well as the family-oriented heart of the show. After all, the father and the son both share their unique ability. They work together with a Batman/Robin sort of dynamic, though their relationship obviously runs deeper.
Essentially, it's a feel good family show with a kick-butt sci-fi premise. I would have been fascinated to have seen where this would have gone, and would love to track down a copy of the pilot. And, of course, with Scott Bakula in the lead, you can never go wrong.