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Nuke67 remembers...One of my favorite shows back in the 80's, kids love action shows. More »
Posted on 07/21/08
PHOTOS:
Cast:
Stringfellow Hawke (1984-86)...Jan-Michael Vincent
Dominic Santini (1984-86)...Ernest Borgnine
Michael Coldsmith Briggs III ("Archangel") (1984-86)...Alex Cord
Marella (1984-85)...Deborah Pratt
Caitlin O'Shannessy (1984-86)...Jean Bruce Scott
St. John Hawke (1987)...Barry Van Dyke
Jason Lock (1987)...Anthony Sherwood
Jo Santini (1987)...Michele Scarabelli
Major Mike Rivers (1987)...Geraint Wyn Davies
Dominic Santini (1984-86)...Ernest Borgnine
Michael Coldsmith Briggs III ("Archangel") (1984-86)...Alex Cord
Marella (1984-85)...Deborah Pratt
Caitlin O'Shannessy (1984-86)...Jean Bruce Scott
St. John Hawke (1987)...Barry Van Dyke
Jason Lock (1987)...Anthony Sherwood
Jo Santini (1987)...Michele Scarabelli
Major Mike Rivers (1987)...Geraint Wyn Davies
Studio:
Universal/Belisarius Productions
Network:
CBS, USA
Release History:
1/22/84 - 7/23/86 CBS
9/29/86 - 10/2/88 USA
9/29/86 - 10/2/88 USA
Jan-Michael Vincent played Stringfellow Hawke, a cello-playing helicopter pilot who was hired by “The Firm,” a secret government organization, to pilot a secret, super-high-tech helicopter. He was joined by his partner Dominic Santini, and spent every episode both fighting crime and looking his brother, an MIA from Vietnam.
Airwolf was a big hit with action-adventure fans. It’s success rested on the combination of the cool, technically advanced attack helicopter, combined with Vincent’s reserved Han Solo-like protagonist. His sexy sidekick, Caitlin O'Shannessey, was a draw herself.
The show was created by Donald Bellisario, who had also developed Magnum, P.I. He’s go on to create other action shows with memorable heroes, such as Quantum Leap and JAG.
