Gemini Man
Starring: Ben Murphy, William Sylvester, Katherine Crawford
First Aired: September 23, 1976
Number of Seasons: 1
Estimated Production Cost: Unknown
Ben Murphy exuded a unique Marlon Brando feel, which made him the ideal option to portray secret agent bad boy Sam Casey in this film. After being exposed to some form of radiation, Casey finds himself rendered invisible. The story was based on the novel The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells, and it was the third television adaptation of the story. Not to be mistaken with the modern thriller of the same name, the Invisible Man’s fortunes were hampered by the studio’s reluctance to spend money on better special effects, which hurt the film’s box office performance. In comparison, the next film adaptation of The Invisible Man, which will be released in 2020, is wonderful. There were eleven episodes produced, but only five were broadcast in the United States because the series was mostly unpopular with viewers who had grown tired of the storyline. As the complete season of Gemini Man was released in the United Kingdom, the show’s performance improved marginally, but it was still not enough to warrant a second season’s production.
Gemini Man
The Blue Angels
Starring: Dennis Cross, Don Gordon, Morgan Jones, Warner Jones, Michael Galloway, Robert Knapp, Ross Elliott
First Aired: September 26, 1960
Number of Seasons: 1
Estimated Production Cost: Unknown
As Commander Arthur Richards in The Blue Angels, Dennis Cross was known for taking names and kicking buttocks. The show took a critical stance toward the United States Navy, turning fictional circumstances into a dramatic drama. Chuck Corman was played twice by the legendary actor Burt Reynolds, who appeared in the film on both occasions. The Blue Angels were far from being a glorified advertisement for Boeing or Lockheed Martin when it came to the equipment that they used on their missions. In reality, the Blue Angels receive $37 million each year from the Department of Defense’s annual budget. Although less well-funded, the television show of the same name was less exciting as a result. Despite the fact that the show was well-liked by enthusiasts of the genre, it remained under the radar and was unable to draw in the audiences it required to survive. After 39 episodes and one season on the air, the Blue Angels were no longer in production.
The Blue Angels
