Supertrain (TV Series)
Hail to the Chief (1979)
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- 48min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 28 Feb 1979
- TV Episode
A presidential candidate is secretly abducted by his identical twin-a man anxious to pose as his office-seeking brother.
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Cast
| Edward Andrews | ... |
Harry Flood
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| Patrick Collins | ... |
Dave Noonan
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| Harrison Page | ... |
George Boone
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| Robert Alda | ... |
Dr. Dan Lewis (creditOnly)
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| Nita Talbot | ... |
Rose Casey (creditOnly)
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| Aarika Wells | ... |
Gilda (creditOnly)
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Bill Nuckols | ... |
Wally
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| Michael DeLano | ... |
Lou Atkins
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| Charlie Brill | ... |
Robert (creditOnly)
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| Loretta Swit | ... |
Alice Phillips
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| Scott Brady | ... |
Forbes
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| Victor Buono | ... |
Misto
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| Roy Thinnes | ... |
J.J. Phillips / Eddy Barnes
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| Billy Barty | ... |
Mick
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| Joe Gieb | ... |
Mack
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Michael Minor |
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Woody Eney |
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John Schubeck | ... |
Newscaster
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| Kelly Lange | ... |
Newscaster
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Warren Olney | ... |
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Directed by
| Barry Crane | ||
Written by
| Donald E. Westlake | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Earl W. Wallace | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Robert I. Holt | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Dan Curtis | ... | executive producer |
| Fred Silverman | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Robert Stambler | ... | supervising producer |
| Dennis Virkler | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Bob Cobert | ||
Cinematography by
| Seymour Hoffberg | ... | director of photography (as Sy Hoffberg) |
Editorial Department
| Tom Finan | ... | post production manager |
| Christopher Cooke | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Hubert de La Bouillerie | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Barbara Hanley | ... | (uncredited) |
| Cathy Henderson | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Ned Parsons | ||
Art Direction by
| Hub Braden | ... | (as Hubert Braden) |
Set Decoration by
| Bruce Kay | ... | (uncredited) |
| Edward M. Parker | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Robert Sidell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robert Grand | ... | executive production manager |
| Barry Stern | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lloyd Allen | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard Henry | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Luke Rothschild | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Kent H. Johnson | ... | property master |
| David L. McGuire | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Robertson | ... | head paint foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bill Teague | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Russel Hessey | ... | special effects (as Russ Hessey) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Abbene | ... | second unit: assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Tim Phelps | ... | best boy electric (uncredited) |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | rigging and pre-lighting gaffer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| John Mick | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cleo Anton | ... | script supervisor |
| Brad Radnitz | ... | executive story consultant |
| Milt Rosen | ... | executive story consultant |
| Jeff Wilhelm | ... | story editor |
Additional Crew
| Richard Henry | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Norma Mae Curtis | ... | consultant: Dan Curtis' wife (uncredited) |
| Bill McCamey | ... | set nurse (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1979) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lynn Loring Associates (casting)
- MGM Television (titles and opticals)
- Steven Sound (sound effects)
- Zeiderman, Oberman & Associates Inc. (production accounting)
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Barry Crane came aboard Supertrain to direct his first episode. Ned Parsons was figuratively on pay-roll but not prepping any future show. Hub Braden, as the art director, met with Barry, to discuss and resolve set requirements stipulated in the story about the moving Supertrain. Unbeknown to Braden was Barry Crane's professional poker championship career, besides being a TV Director. When meeting, Barry asked "have you done your homework?". During their discussion of the script, Barry, a raised eyebrow, said "We'll see if you have done your homework!". The session required the entire day, walking studio sets, and the location sets. Afterwards, Barry Crane declared "you did your homework!" Barry's mind was functioning as though he was playing a card game. He directed the same way, like a game of chess, cast and crew all part of a board game. See more » |
| Soundtracks | California, Here I Come See more » |
| Quotes |
Gilbert Forbes:
Hey, porter! Have you seen Senator Phillips? George Boone: Eh, no sir, I haven't. Gilbert Forbes: Hundred bucks if you find him. George Boone: Say no more. See more » |