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Frank is grounded when another helicopter pilot claims that he interfered with him doing his job. The man turns out to be he who was considered for the Blue Thunder project along with Frank... See full summary »

Director:

Bernard McEveety

Writer:

Allison Hock

Stars:

James Farentino, Dana Carvey, Sandy McPeak

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
James Farentino	...	Frank Chaney
Dana Carvey	...	Clinton 'JAFO' Wonderlove
Sandy McPeak	...	Captain Braddock
Dick Butkus	...	Richard 'Ski' Butowski
Bubba Smith	...	Lyman 'Bubba' Kelsey
Scott Hylands	...	Peter Anson
Kimberly Alexander	...	Officer Carol Perkins
Ann Cooper	...	J.J. Douglas
Terence McGovern	...	Joe Roth
Raye Birk	...	Martin C. Sharp
Peter Elbling	...	Ed Lang
John Fox	...	Bishop Sullivan
Adam Gregor	...	Councilman Ken Joyner
Brian Moore	...	County Supervisor McManus
Gay Hagen	...	Sister Inez

Storyline

Frank is grounded when another helicopter pilot claims that he interfered with him doing his job. The man turns out to be he who was considered for the Blue Thunder project along with Frank, which Frank got. And he ends up replacing Frank on the team and he is so difficult for the guys to work with, that Ski and Bubba walk off. At the same time, they're looking for someone who was kidnapped. Later Jafo and the man are tasked with delivering the ransom. And Frank, who is now in uniform, finds a lead that takes them to an unexpected person.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 1984 (USA)

Filming Locations:

The Burbank Studios, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rastar Productions, Public Arts, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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