The Flash (1990–1991)

A police forensic scientist battles crimes as a superfast superhero.

Stars:

John Wesley Shipp, Amanda Pays, Alex Désert

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
John Wesley Shipp	...	Barry Allen (22 episodes, 1990-1991)
Amanda Pays	...	Christina 'Tina' McGee (22 episodes, 1990-1991)
Alex Désert	...	Julio Mendez (22 episodes, 1990-1991)
Vito D'Ambrosio	...	Officer Tony Bellows (17 episodes, 1990-1991)
Biff Manard	...	Officer Michael Murphy (17 episodes, 1990-1991)
Mike Genovese	...	Lt. Warren Garfield (17 episodes, 1990-1991)
Richard Belzer	...	Joe Kline (10 episodes, 1990-1991)

Storyline

In a freak accident, police scientist Barry Allen is struck by lightning and doused in chemicals. Barry discovers that this accident has made him the fastest man alive, able to move at nearly the speed of sound. With the help of STAR Labs scientist Tina McGee, he learns to control his powers...but when his older brother Jay (a motorcycle cop) is killed in the line of duty, Barry asks Tina to make him a special costume that can withstand the rigors of hyperspeed travel. He sets forth to clean up the streets of Central City as The Flash.

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Plot Keywords:

flash | superhero | imaginary town | hyper speed | based on comic | 

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Taglines:

Wipes Out Scum In Seconds

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Flash

Filming Locations:

Stage 14, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pet Fly Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (21 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series had a hard time attracting ratings as it first aired on Thursdays at 8 against The Cosby Show and The Simpsons who were having a highly hyped ratings duel. CBS moved the series to 8:30, an unusual time slot for a hour long drama and aired a promotional campaign to remind viewers to switch over "After Bill, After Bart." The move didn't work, and the series was relegated to Saturday, and eventually in a last ditch effort to try to build interest for a possible second season was moved to Friday.

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Connections

Referenced in Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)

User Reviews

The Flash ~ too fast for idle minds

Simply said, this series was too advanced for the simple minds watching TV when it aired back in the 90's. The sets were past, present and futuristic giving it a non-era look. The acting was very good and the costumes, sets and writing were added bonuses each week. This series ran for 22 episodes and included an incredible two parter with Mark Hamill playing the Trickster, a role he seemed destined to play. He made the Joker look like Mr. Rogers. David Cassidy, Angela Bassett, M. Emmet Walsh and even Bill(y) Mumy from the original Lost in Space series made guest appearances as NON-forgettable characters. There is positive word that this series will be making it's way to a DVD box set soon. cut & paste this to read more - http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3816

This is something you can watch with your family and be entertained by great writing and visual stimulation.