Captain Nice (1967)
Synopsis
Carter Nash was a chemist in a police department who discovered a liquid which could turn him into Captain Nice, an odd sort of superhero: very shy and dominated by his mother. Captain Nice flew (he feared heights) in his tattered leotards, fighting bad guys because his mother told him to do so.
Creator
Buck Henry
Network
NBC
Episodes
The Man Who Flies Like a Pigeon
Every hero has to have an origin story and this is that of Captain Nice! Meek, mild-mannered police chemist Carter Nash creates a formula that grants extraordinary powers to whomever drinks it. It is not his original intention to drink it himself. He is a shy and unassuming man and prefers to have someone else take on the burden of being a hero. But his attempts to give it to the Mayor of the city are rejected (the Mayor completely misunderstands what the formula does and is in the middle of a crisis: the villain 'Chameleon' recently escaped). Rejected, Carter returns to his lab. But events will not allow Carter the anonymity he desires and soon he'll be forced to take the potion and be transformed into the City's first Super Hero: Captain Nice!
How Sheik Can You Get?
Captain Nice helps rescue a woman from Sheik Abdul.
That Thing
Caterpillar develops a ravenous appetite and super powers when it accidentally drinks Nice's secret formula.
That Was the Bridge that Was
Carter searches for con artists who built a faulty bridge and kidnapped Mayor Finley.
The Man With Three Blue Eyes
A mentalist is kidnapped by thugs who think he can find a fortune in stolen money.
Is Big Town Burning?
Carter risks being unmasked as Captain Nice in order to reveal the identity of an arsonist.
Don't Take Any Wooden Indians
Captain Nice prevents a disgruntled explorer from murdering his benefactor.
That's What Mothers Are For
Carter is dismissed in an economy move and Mrs. Nash retaliates by stealing his costume.
Whatever Lola Wants
While trying to stop a jailbreak, Captain Nice is slipped a pill that makes him appear intoxicated.
Who's Afraid of Amanda Woolf?
Captain Nice breaks up a potential massacre, so in retaliation, the gang invades the Nash home.
The Week They Stole Payday
Carter discovers that the Bigtown payroll has been replaced with counterfeit money.
Tastes Okay But Something's Missing
Carter Nash lacks the secret formula he needs to turn into Captain Nice in order to prevent a robbery.
May I Have the Last Dance
Carter and Sergeant Kane are captured by fur thieves.
One Rotten Apple
A nightclub owner (played by Bob Newhart) must be protected from potential killers.
Beware of Hidden Prophets
Carter is fired when a quack mentalist predicts a criminal will escape from jail.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Captain Nice
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
15
Production
NBC
