Supertrain (1979)
Synopsis
Supertrain is an American television drama/adventure series that ran on NBC from February 7 to May 5, 1979. Nine episodes were made, including a 2-hour pilot episode.
Network
NBC
Episodes
Express to Terror
The inaugural run of the trans-continental 'Supertrain' an atomic-powered express with facilities befitting an ocean liner, is marked by intrigue when a mysterious assassin makes repeated attempts on the life of a passenger.
And a Cup of Kindness Too
A deranged man(Dick Van Dyke) plans to repay a kindness by killing the estranged wife of his benefactor. -TV Guide February 10-16, 1979
Hail to the Chief
A presidential candidate is secretly abducted by his indentical twin-a man anxious to pose as his office-seeking brother. -TV Guide Feb 24-Mar 2, 1979
Superstar
Bankruptcy isn't the only prospect for a down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer. The mob's angry because he hasn't delivered a film package with the promised female lead-his ex-wife. -TV Guide
The Queen and the Improbable Knight
A young reporter(Paul Sand) falls for a mysterious passenger, unaware his new acquaintance is being stalked by assassins. -TV Guide June 9-15, 1979
A Very Formal Heist
Supertrain's newest crew members (Joey Aresco and Ilene Graff) attempt to track down a jewel thief who has stolen a socialite's necklace. -TV Guide April 14-20, 1979
Pirouette
A bashful doctor finds himself rooming with an heiress who is hiding from kidnapers. -TV Guide April 7-13, 1979
The Green Girl
Supertrain's latest promotion, the International Poker Championship, is dealt a bad hand when one of the participants buys in with counterfeit money. -TV Guide April 28-May 4, 1979
Where Have You Been Billy Boy
Barry Gordon and Rue McClanahan guest star in a bizarre comedy of errors about a weak-willed young man who holds some Supertrain passengers hostage while trying to plan his escape from the police.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Supertrain
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
Production
Dan Curtis Productions, NBC
