An eccentric scientific prodigy and his secretary investigate mysteries.
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Two executives die in elevators programmed by Austin. As Serendip's stock plummets, a corporate head hunter tries to oust Austin and take over the company.
A scientist enhances an orangutan's intelligence to near-human levels, and asks Austin to inspect her research. However, a woman is murdered and Austin is left to determine if the "MAPE" is capable ...
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Science fiction author Truman Smith the Third summons Austin and Mickey to his desert home, claiming that his life is in danger from an electrical alien.
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| Parker Stevenson | ... | Austin James 7 episodes, 1988 | |
| Ashley Crow | ... | Michelle Castle 7 episodes, 1988 | |
| Jon Cypher | ... | Howard Millhouse 2 episodes, 1988 | |
| Clive Revill | ... | Graham McKinley 2 episodes, 1988 | |
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Carol Weston | ... | Secretary / ... 2 episodes, 1988 |
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Austin James, an eccentric scientific prodigy, and his somewhat scatterbrained secretary, Michelle Castle, investigate a variety of murders, all with a scientific basis, whether it be a locked-room mystery in a nuclear reactor, or homicides committed with holograms. Written by <scrow@chop.isca.uiowa.edu>
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psychotronic series | private investigator | sherlock holmes type | futuristic crime | high tech crime |Parents Guide:
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Austin: I have fragmented REM cycles. I'm slightly schizophrenic.
Michelle: Is that why you sleep in a tool cabinet?
Austin: Sensory deprivation tank. Helps me dream.
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Michelle: You're not on drugs or anything, are you?Austin: I have fragmented REM cycles. I'm slightly schizophrenic.
Michelle: Is that why you sleep in a tool cabinet?
Austin: Sensory deprivation tank. Helps me dream.
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7 March 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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A literate, humorous, and intelligent series about a Tom Swift character (actually Rick Brant for those who recall) who solves crimes through scientific inquiry. Although Isaac Asimov was listed as the creator, the guiding light to this series was Michael Wagner, an Emmy winning writer (Hill Street Blues) whose wry humor and scientific curiosity was evident in the main character played by Parker Stevenson. Stevenson has commented that he based his characterization on Michael Wagner. Of course, placed opposite The Cosby Show, an intelligent outing like this had no chance in the ratings.