Johnny Bago (1993)
"Considered a dramedy"
Synopsis
Johnny Bago is a short-lived television series that aired in the summer of 1993. It stars Peter Dobson as ex-con Johnny Tenuti who, after being set up a second time, travels across America in a Winnebago under the name Johnny Bago to escape mobsters, cops and his former wife/parole officer.
Network
CBS
Episodes
Johnny Bago Free At Last
Framed for a mob murder, ex-con John Tenuti stows away in a retiree's Winnebago and adopts the alias Johnny Bago, with a mafia hit man and his obsessive ex-wife/parole officer in hot pursuit.
Hail the Conquering Marrow
When his rare blood type becomes known, Johnny is railroaded by the residents of a small town into donating bone marrow to save the life of a young girl.
Johnny's Mannly Act
A 17-year-old temptress hitches a ride with Johnny while her sheriff father leads a manhunt.
Johnny's Golden Shaft
Johnny puts on airs to impress an RV park queen while her bratty son runs interference.
Big Top Bago
Johnny is trapped by a mischievous circus owner.
Lady Madonna
Johnny joins a migrant-workers strike against an avaricious rancher (Joan Severance).
Spotting Elvis
Johnny is hired by eco-warriors to photograph a rare spotted owl however all he spots is Elvis.
Johnny Saves the World
Looking for food, Johnny wanders onto a farm.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Johnny Bago
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
