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24 January 1994 (USA)
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A brilliant, wheelchair-bound scientist invents a form of exo-skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented...
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Carl Lumbly | ... | Dr. Miles Hawkins | |
| Bobby Hosea | ... | Yuri Barnes | |
| Gina Torres | ... | Dr. Amy Ellis | |
| Steve James | ... | Antoine Pike | |
| Obba Babatundé | ... | Cornell | |
| Marcia Cross | ... | Carla | |
| Wendy Raquel Robinson | ... | Hawkins' Assistant | |
| Christopher M. Brown | ... | Hawkins' Assistant | |
| Philip Baker Hall | ... | Coronor Smitty | |
| Yvonne Farrow | ... | Magda | |
| Francis X. McCarthy | ... | Chief Stark | |
| Alan Fudge | ... | Captain | |
| Grant Heslov | ... | TV Crew | |
| Luis Antonio Ramos | ... | TV Cameraman | |
| Billy Kane | ... | DeCarlos |
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Dr. Miles Hawkins is named after physicist Stephen Hawking.
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Followed by "M.A.N.T.I.S." (1994)
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M.A.N.T.I.S. probably made TV history by being the first black super hero on prime-time TV that represented a positive role model. This show really should have been given a chance. Unfortunately, like many a black program, the show was cut way before its time. I admit the suit needs some work, but the overall concept of the show was great. How often do we see an successful African American man carrying a show and being a positive role model? Answer: rarely!!!!! I can only hope that changes will be made among the Big 4 networks. These networks are obviously in need of more ethnically-aware individuals who can make decisions about what shows get aired and how people of color are portrayed (positive & culturally valid). Maybe they'll give some of the great shows the opportunity they deserve to shine.