"The Fall Guy" (1981) TV series 1981-1986

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Creator:

Glen A. Larson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

4 November 1981 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure

Plot:

The adventures of a film stunt performer who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.

Plot Keywords:

Bounty Hunter | Stunt | Cousin | Stuntman | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Lee Majors	...	Colt Seavers (112 episodes, 1981-1986)
Douglas Barr	...	Howie Munson (112 episodes, 1981-1986)
Heather Thomas	...	Jody Banks (112 episodes, 1981-1986)
Markie Post	...	Terri Michaels (61 episodes, 1982-1985)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

Colt's truck was an early 1980s GMC 4x4 pickup. It had a 6-inch lift and 35-inch Dick Cepek off-road tires mounted on a 16-inch chrome wagon style wheel. The truck also had a custom-made chrome roll bar mounted with 4 off-road lights, and a custom chrome grille guard mounted with 2 off-road lights and a Warn winch. One unusual characteristic was a secret compartment in the truck's bed, which was used to stash away villains or to hide weapons.

Quotes:

Colt Seavers: This is the story of one of America's great unsung heroes. I mean you've seen him but you never knew who he was. You've cheered for him and cried for him and women have wanted to die for him. But did he ever get any credit or the girl? No! He's what we call the "Stuntman" and the reason I'm talking so fondly about him is...

Movie Connections:

Featured in "I Love the '80s Strikes Back" (2003)

Soundtrack:

The Ballad of the Unknown Stuntman

This show raised the Bar.

Sure, this show had holes in it, it is cheesy, but I loved it. In Junior High I grew up on this, and it influenced me greatly. I can not watch boring sit coms, which maybe have 2 sets, or even cheaper made reality tv shows. Do I really care who gets voted off the island , or can keep their hand on a rock for 2 hours. After years of watching Colt drive through a china shop with his truck, use the trailer part of the truck which is used to move cars as a ramp, use a a rocket pack and hang onto the side of a chopper. All in a hour show! This show raised the bar high. My wife hates Heather Thomas. and says she's there for her anatomy, with her lines "Colt he's got a gun or "Oh Colt." Howie was funny, and added good comedy. The Unknown stunt man theme was great. I loved the time some thugs beat up an identical truck to Colt's and he drives off with the real one and these 2 huge guys leaving the bar say, "hey what did you to my truck." Speaking of trucks I think that truck must have started the SUV craze, with the imprint it left on many 30 and 40 year olds minds. I love the Mad comic spoof on this show. A must watch.