To Live and Die on TV (13 Dec. 1986)

Sledge becomes a contestant on "The Million Dollar Question" in an attempt to prove that the show's host was responsible for the murder of a successful contestant.

Director:

Daniel Attias

Writers:

Alan Spencer (creator), Mert Rich,

Stars:

David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Rasche	...	Sledge Hammer
Anne-Marie Martin	...	Dori Doreau
Harrison Page	...	Captain Trunk
Peter Marshall	...	Bob Kenny
Ken Lerner	...	David
Leslie Morris	...	Officer Majoy
Toni Attell	...	Officer Grace
Arlene Banas	...	Mrs. Jordan
Suzanne von Schaack	...	Inga (as Suzanne von Schaak)
Kurt Paul	...	Coroner Norman Blates
Cindy Roberts	...	Mrs. Perlin
Caleb Asch	...	Mel Jordan
Ruby Handler	...	Chef
Caskey Swaim	...	Soap Opera Star
Michael Michaud	...	Game Show Announcer (voice)

Storyline

Bookish Mel Jordan is the biggest winner to date on a game show known as "The Million Dollar Question", but he dies in an automobile accident one day before he gets a chance to answer one question to win the $1,000,000. Sledge and Dori's investigation reveals that Jordan was actually dead before the accident occurred and that program host/producer Bob Kenny had previously filed for bankruptcy protection. Sledge is convinced that Kenny cannot afford to pay the $1,000,000 to a successful contestant on the show and that he is responsible for Jordan's murder. To test his theory, Sledge persuades Kenny to let him become a contestant on the show. With Dori's help, he is able to get to the $1,000,000 question and into a position to expose Kenny or affirm his innocence.

---

Genres:

Action | Comedy

---

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 1986 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alan Spencer Productions, New World Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Series creator Alan Spencer and episode writer Brian Pollack first met writing for a game show hosted by guest star Peter Marshall. Spencer was fired from the game show because his writing style was "off the wall".

---

Connections

References Gandhi (1982)

User Reviews